Wednesday, March 22, 2017

The 1988 Toyota Supra was one of the model-year entries in the third generation production cycle for this sports car, which lasted from 1986 to 1992. Two models were produced for this model year: the Base and the Turbo or Turbo-A. The latter trim was so named because of the turbocharged engine that was introduced for the car to compete in Group-A touring car championships.

Engine and Performance

    The Base trim of the 1988 Toyota Supra had a 3-liter 200-horsepower in-line six-cylinder engine with 188 ft. lbs.of torque and a compression ratio of 9.2 to 1. The Turbo model had a turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 30 more horses and was capable of running from zero to 60 mphin the mid-seven-second range. The turbocharged engine could produce 246 ft. lbs. of torque and had a compression ratio of 8.4 to 1.

Transmission and Fuel Economy

    The standard transmission for the 1988 Toyota Supra was a five-speed automatic with overdrive, although getting a four-speed manual with overdrive was made an option. With a 19-gallon gas tank, the '88 Supra could get around 18 mpg for city driving and around 23 mpg for highway driving.

Interior

    With standard seating for four people, the 1988 Toyota Supra averaged around 35 inches for headroom and legroom, around 52 inches for shoulder room, and around 51 inches for hip room. The vehicle had power windows and door locks, air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering, and stereo system with AM/FM radio and cassette deck among its standard interior features. Leather seats and sunroofs were made optional.

Exterior

    A two-door coupe, the 1988 Toyota Supra measured 182 inches long, 69 inches wide and 52 inches tall with a wheelbase of 102 inches. Curb weight was 3,459 lbs. for the Base trim and 3,530 for the Turbo-A. The vehicle rode on 16-inch alloy wheels, and the turning diameter was around 35 feet.

Price

    The original manufacturer's suggested retail price for the Base model of the 1988 Toyota Supra was $21,740. For the Turbo, it was $24,210. As of 2010, an '88 Supra could be purchased within a price range of $3,000 to $10,000.

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