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The fourth-generation Toyota Supra, known as the A80 or MKIV, was launched in 1993. Developed from the ground up, it marked a departure from earlier Supra models, moving decisively into the high-performance sports car category. The MKIV offered two engine options: the naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE, producing around 220 hp, and the now-legendary 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo engine, which made 276 hp in Japan and up to 320 hp in the US and other markets.

One of the MKIV’s key engineering features was its sequential twin-turbocharging system. Rather than having both turbos spool at the same time, the system used one turbo at low RPMs to reduce lag, with the second engaging at higher revs to maximise performance. This innovative setup helped deliver linear power across the rev range, making the car both fast and driveable.

The MKIV Supra came with either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed Getrag manual gearbox in Turbo models and a 5-speed manual in non-turbo variants. Thanks to its combination of performance, reliability, and tuning potential, the MKIV Supra became an icon, especially after its starring role in movies like The Fast and the Furious and success in motorsports such as JGTC and drag racing.

In 1998, Toyota ended Supra exports from Japan to markets like the U.S. due to stricter emissions regulations and slowing sales. Production for the Japanese domestic market continued until 2002 before being quietly discontinued.

After years of speculation, Toyota finally revived the Supra nameplate in 2019 with the launch of the fifth-generation GR Supra, developed in collaboration with BMW.