1994 Toyota Supra driving impression

v12 · 22nd May 2004, 13:47

Hey Dippy, lucky you. Must have been a cool experience.

You right GTO. That isnt a 94 Supra. BTW theres a similar white Supra in Bandra. Driven by a lady driver. Very Very well maintained.
Anyways Suraj also has a Chevy Biscayne which is only one of its kind in India. He's planning to restore it.

This is the 1994 Supra :

101 RACING · 30th March 2008, 00:21

some facts the MK3 was made from 87-92 only !! then howcome this is a 94 model?? also the engine in a MK3 is 7MGTE which is a single turbo not twinss!!!

Cyrus43 · 30th March 2008, 02:18

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straight6 · 31st March 2008, 21:08

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Originally Posted by 101 RACING

some facts the MK3 was made from 87-92 only !! then howcome this is a 94 model?? also the engine in a MK3 is 7MGTE which is a single turbo not twinss!!!

I agree about the date of manufacture part as '93 saw the arrival of the supra we love the most. I think the TT setup was there even in '92 though.

jesal · 1st April 2008, 04:33

4 year old thread and ugly looking supra. dont care how good the engine might just be

HPP · 1st April 2008, 06:09

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Originally Posted by GTO

Dippy,

Your friend is always getting the vintage wrong on his cars, last I remember he had also misquoted the Mustangs year of manufacture. The Supra you drove is the Mark 3 generation which was manufactured from 1986 - 1992. I guess the turbo spec you drove pumps close to 230 bhp.

Great report of the drive and I truly envy you for driving the Mustang first at this garage...and now the Supra!

GTO

Correct. But to clarify between your post and the one below, I believe the first model offered was technically a 1986.5, so you are both kinda right.

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Originally Posted by 101 RACING

some facts the MK3 was made from 87-92 only !! then howcome this is a 94 model?? also the engine in a MK3 is 7MGTE which is a single turbo not twinss!!!

Read both posts above about the years(and this one isn't a '94).. But correct on the motor.

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Originally Posted by straight6

I agree about the date of manufacture part as '93 saw the arrival of the supra we love the most. I think the TT setup was there even in '92 though.

No TT in the pre '93 cars.

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Originally Posted by jesal

4 year old thread and ugly looking supra. dont care how good the engine might just be

That isn't isn't the famous one, the newer cars '93 and newer are..

straight6 · 1st April 2008, 10:35

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Originally Posted by HPP

No TT in the pre '93 cars.

WRONG. "The Supra was also available in two non-export models in Japan, the JZA70 with a 2.5 L 280 hp (209 kW) twin-turbo 1JZ-GTE, known as 2.5GT Twin Turbo (JZA70), and with a 2.0 L 210 hp (157 kW) twin-turbo 1G-GTE. A special version of the 1JZ-GTE equipped JZA70, the 2.5 Twin Turbo R, had black/grey Recaro seats, a Torsen differential (additional braces to mount the diff), Bilstein suspension and uprated springs, larger sway bars, Momo wheel and gear knob and matching interior trim. This was the fastest factory production version of the MK3 Supra, running a mid 14 second 1/4 mile. The Turbo R also included a change to the R154 gearbox which helped with the well known 1st gear thrust washer problem."

The above statement is taken straight from Wikipedia. Check it our for yourself. Besides, I remember I test drove one in Bombay when my cousin was looking for one. It was also a black one and took part in the SR in '06 but didnt do well because of spark plug problems. The same car when we test drove it was on offer for 8L, now with 600+ bhp its on sale for around 22L.

HPP · 1st April 2008, 10:45

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Originally Posted by straight6

WRONG. "The Supra was also available in two non-export models in Japan, the JZA70 with a 2.5 L 280 hp (209 kW) twin-turbo 1JZ-GTE, known as 2.5GT Twin Turbo (JZA70), and with a 2.0 L 210 hp (157 kW) twin-turbo 1G-GTE. A special version of the 1JZ-GTE equipped JZA70, the 2.5 Twin Turbo R, had black/grey Recaro seats, a Torsen differential (additional braces to mount the diff), Bilstein suspension and uprated springs, larger sway bars, Momo wheel and gear knob and matching interior trim. This was the fastest factory production version of the MK3 Supra, running a mid 14 second 1/4 mile. The Turbo R also included a change to the R154 gearbox which helped with the well known 1st gear thrust washer problem."

The above statement is taken straight from Wikipedia. Check it our for yourself. Besides, I remember I test drove one in Bombay when my cousin was looking for one. It was also a black one and took part in the SR in '06 but didnt do well because of spark plug problems. The same car when we test drove it was on offer for 8L, now with 600+ bhp its on sale for around 22L.

Well what I meant was.. the 2JZ-GTE was not in the pre '93 cars.. all the others do not matter to be honest. And those were Japan only versions if I read it correctly.

straight6 · 1st April 2008, 11:07

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Originally Posted by HPP

Well what I meant was.. the 2JZ-GTE was not in the pre '93 cars.. all the others do not matter to be honest. And those were Japan only versions if I read it correctly.

Yes, it was only in Japan but then those are the ones you are likely to see here because of the right hand drive.

nitroxx · 1st April 2008, 19:31

Old supra..more 90 ish. not 92 either judging from the orange indicators. Great car though.

101 RACING · 2nd April 2008, 00:33

1GGTE = old celica supra - 2 door hatch = 2ltr TT also available in few MK3s.
1JZGTE = late model MK3s mostly2.5l VVTI TT - widely found in toyota soarers..
2JZGTE= MK4 models JZA80 /almighty 3l TT.

Ive owned and driven all of these ! aint from no wiki!!

Zaksupra · 29th August 2008, 20:08

Hi,

Just joined this site.

Can you advise a contact number for the person who sold this car?

Can it be bought?

Regret bothering you but do appreciate your assistance.

Regards.

straight6 · 29th August 2008, 23:55

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Originally Posted by Zaksupra

Hi,

Just joined this site.

Can you advise a contact number for the person who sold this car?

Can it be bought?

Regret bothering you but do appreciate your assistance.

Regards.

I heard this car was for sale for 22 lakhs.

GTO · 30th August 2008, 14:57

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Originally Posted by straight6

I heard this car was for sale for 22 lakhs.

22 lakhs for this car! What is it with our grey market, and some seriously exaggerated asking prices?

aniguchisan · 30th August 2008, 18:51

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Originally Posted by straight6

I heard this car was for sale for 22 lakhs.

Leulz. 2.2 would seal the deal for me. It's god awful.

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v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,773 Thanked: 7,567 Times View My Garage	Hey Dippy, lucky you. Must have been a cool experience. You right GTO. That isnt a 94 Supra. BTW theres a similar white Supra in Bandra. Driven by a lady driver. Very Very well maintained. Anyways Suraj also has a Chevy Biscayne which is only one of its kind in India. He's planning to restore it. This is the 1994 Supra :
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101 RACING BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BRISBANE Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	some facts the MK3 was made from 87-92 only !! then howcome this is a 94 model?? also the engine in a MK3 is 7MGTE which is a single turbo not twinss!!!
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jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	4 year old thread and ugly looking supra. dont care how good the engine might just be
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nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 815 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Old supra..more 90 ish. not 92 either judging from the orange indicators. Great car though.
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2nd April 2008, 00:33	#26
101 RACING BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BRISBANE Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	1GGTE = old celica supra - 2 door hatch = 2ltr TT also available in few MK3s. 1JZGTE = late model MK3s mostly2.5l VVTI TT - widely found in toyota soarers.. 2JZGTE= MK4 models JZA80 /almighty 3l TT. Ive owned and driven all of these ! aint from no wiki!!
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29th August 2008, 20:08	#27
Zaksupra Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, Just joined this site. Can you advise a contact number for the person who sold this car? Can it be bought? Regret bothering you but do appreciate your assistance. Regards.
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