Shifterati

2nd gen Toyota Supra 1982–1985

Sold as Celica Supra

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Square-cut and tuned by Lotus, with a twin-cam 2.8L six and a choice of the flared Performance Type or the L-Type.

What it came with

Badges

Celica Supra^1,2

2.8L twin-cam inline-six (5M-GE)^3,4,5

145 hp in 1982, 161 hp by 1985

Transmissions: 5-speed manual (W58)^3,1, 4-speed automatic^3,4,2
Drivetrains: Rear-wheel drive³
Trims: L-Type^5,3,2, P-Type (Performance)^5,1,3
Packages: Two-tone paint (1983–1985)³

Model codes: MA67, the US and Canadian car³
Rear suspension: Independent, with semi-trailing arms, tuned by Lotus^4,1
Awards: Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1982; on Car and Driver's 10 Best list in 1983 and 1984^5,4
Sold: More than 115,000 in the US, by Motor Authority⁴

Colors

Super Deep Red ²

Interiors

Gray Leather, P-Type (Performance) ²

Year by year

1982 Redesigned with the Celica line. The 2.8L six gains twin overhead cams, and the L-Type and Performance Type are offered.^5,1
1983 Leather becomes available on the P-Type, and so does two-tone paint.³
1984 Manual cars get a higher compression ratio and a larger intake, for 160 hp. Two-tone paint is offered on the L-Type too.^5,3
1985 The six is rated at 161 hp.^3,4

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