Over the years, Japanese carmakers have tremendously improved their vehicles. From affordable and disposable cars, most Japanese carmakers have switched to producing more reliable, yet somehow still affordable vehicles. This major improvement has allowed Japanese companies to secure a sizeable market share, which in turn has enabled them to allocate more resources in the respective Research and Development Department.
Toyota is one of the most successful Nippon automakers out there. Thanks to cars like the Supra, the company was able to cement its reputation in the sporty car scene. The Supra is among the Japanese cars that every gearhead should own, the reason being that the Supra is quite spectacular, but it can also be modified to become a true supercar killer.
10 Dutch Supra
It is fair to say that Toyota originally believed that the Supra would be a limited edition car that would be reserved for Toyota fans looking for a little more power. However, the Supra was incredibly popular. Its popularity led to the creation of the almighty Supra MK4 known for its very aggressive design and impressive 2JZ engine.
There are several facts that no one knows about the Toyota Supra, but one thing that is well-known is that when modified, it is capable of spewing flames that make a dragon jealous. This Dutch Supra has been modified to develop 950 hp. Needless to say, its driver is always have a good time revving up the engine and doing burnouts.
9 Amanojaku
The Supra MK4 took around four years to be designed. The team led by Isao Tsuzuki came up with one of the best cars ever made in the history of automobiles. First released in 1993, the Supra MK4 has not aged at all. As a matter of fact, some sports cars released last year have already been forgotten and their value decreased tremendously. The Supra MK4? Good luck finding one in terrific condition for less than $40,000.
The Supra is the sort of Japanese sports cars that look amazing with a spoiler. A spoiler is in fact needed to keep this monster on the tarmac. Thanks to a modified turbocharged 3.0L 2JZ-GTE inline-six, this Supra develops 1,400 hp at the crankshaft. The really scary part is that this Supra is street legal.
8 California-Made
In the early 1980s, the Supra was not its own car. It was still living in the shadow of the Toyota Celica. Despite not having its own base, the Celica Supra was still a tremendous car capable of putting European and American sports cars to shame. When modified, the Celica Supra can become even more beautiful than it already is.
This Celica Supra is the perfect JDM machine. It has a very classic feel, but it is far from being a boring oldie. A '91 Supra twin-turbocharged 2.5L 1JZ-GTE inline-six was lodged under the hood. Stock, this setup develops 276 hp at 6,200 rpm and 268 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm.
7 Wide Body
During the second half of the 1980s, Toyota released a new version of the Supra. The car was no longer a Celica. The Supra became its own model, and it really showed. The newer version was far racier and packed a meaner punch than its predecessors. Consequently, this third-gen Supra started attracting tuners worldwide.
This widebody Supra is simply gorgeous. Though it did receive some awesome body modifications, this Supra far from being all show and no go. The cherry Supra hit 500 hp on the dyno. It is unclear what exactly has been modded, but it is fair to say that the stock turbocharged 1JZ-GTE was customized extensively in order to go from 276 to 500 hp.
6 Track Ready
The newer Toyota Supra has been frowned upon by a sizeable portion of car enthusiasts out there. It may be due to the fact that BMW's input was present throughout the whole creation of the car. However, it is fair to say that the Supra MK5 is facing the same fate as the R35 GTR and the Charger sedan. People will have to warm up to it.
This Supra was featured at the Goodwood 2019 Festival of Speed. The bodywork was done by the famous Liberty Walk. The engine was replaced by the 2JZ-GTE engine found in the MK4 and boosted to 690 hp. Nicknamed the HKS Toyota GT Supra, this show car should be an inspiration for Toyota Racing Development.
5 Family Matters
Back in the 1980s, the Celica Supra was quite a sporty Japanese bunny. Compared to European and American cars of the same caliber, the Celica Supra was far more attractive. It was made to go down curvy roads at high speed. However, the Celica Supra is sluggish in 2020. Its engine just is not powerful enough to satisfy most gearheads out there.
The Toyota Celica Supra from the mid-1980s is a great vehicle to modify. This United-Kingdom-based Supra was given a little bit more zing. Instead of the original 2.8L inline-six, a 4.0L 1UZ V8 from the Lexus LS 400 can be found. With a power output of 260 hp, this small-size Supra is an absolute beast.
4 Red Bullet
The Supra MK4 comes in various trims. However, it is well-known that the most sought after trim is the twin-turbocharged 3.0L 2JZ-GTE inline-six. Though this by far the best engine ever made by Toyota, it would not be anything without six-speed V16x transmission.
This Supra MK4 is for sure a monster. The base is the top-line 1994 Supra which includes a very modular engine. The tell-tale sign that this Supra is packing quite some punch is the gigantic Greedy intercooler. The car was based in Richmond, VA, but ended up getting purchased by a lucky and mysterious buyer.
3 Shinigami
It is fair to say that the Supra MK4 gets all the attention. The newer and older Supras tend to be overlooked. Though most people would see this as an issue, it is actually a blessing in disguise. The third-gen Supra can be obtained for relatively cheap. Consequently, it is possible to create an absolute beast without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars.
For those who do not know, Shinigami is a Japanese oni (ghost) that would be the equivalent of the grim reaper. This Supra surely deserves this moniker. Thanks to a 2JZ swap combined with a decently sized turbo, this oldie will scare a lot of German car drivers on the road.
2 Sleek
The Supra MK5 is a stylish car. Though it has been argued that it does not live up to its predecessor's reputation, the car is a great base for a conservative project that will still be a true show-stopper. If modified correctly, an MK5 like this one can easily obliterate a Corvette C8 on the track.
The newer Toyota Supra has a lot of potential to really become something breathtaking. The 3.0L inline-six engine produces 335 hp and can be modified to produce at least 460 hp. As far as aesthetics are concerned, a spoiler and a set of nice rims will do the trick.
1 Conventional
Thanks to its great physique and performance, it is quite normal that professional tuners want to have a try at building a Supra. In most cases, the results are quite impressive. Sometimes, the modified Supras are simply mind-blowing. They are really pushing the limits of what can be done to a Supra.
Though this Supra is gorgeous, it is modified in a very conventional manner. It is very common to see Supras modified in that fashion, but it is fair to say that Supra fans never get tired of them. This Japan-based Supra has seen its 2JZ engine modified to the extreme. It is fair to assume that it produces 600 and more horsepower.