MotorWeek | Retro Review: '86 Toyota Supra

Gen 3 Supra!

[@CardboardSliver]

Honestly the best Supra. I'm glad everyone's going gaga over the 4th gen, so the 3rd gen stays cheap.

[@Sal_on_pawz]

The Mk3 is the best looking Supra. The 4th Gen looks like a bubble with weird headlights.

[@suave605]

@@Sal_on_pawz someone had to say it and god motherf*cking damn you are right.

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@@suave605 I would like to take an MK3 Supra and put the 2JZ-GTE and the transmission of the MK4 problem solved same power less weight

[@rushnerd]

My 88' NA Auto 115K mile garage queen supra was $8K so I'm not sure they are as cheap as they used to be lol. Hell of a lot more reasonable than most cars though and it's pretty much everything I want. I can never stop gawking at how freakin' beautiful the car looks inside and out. It's kind of amazing.

[@xSupra]

Idk now they're rising in prices. blue Mk3 just sold on carsandbids for $11k and it has the automatic tax with it. IT was in pretty good condition and it had 50k miles. I want one but waiting for the right one

[@RoyalAbundance]

When Japanese car companies were really passionate about driving and performance... I want one!

[@suave605]

@Allen S nah.

[@JohnD3R]

Let me say it is a pleasure to drive. Get yourself one

[@TSMSQ]

Toyota's over engineering era, wonderful car.

[@hectortrejo1198]

doubt it ...just toyota catching up to the competition

[@jironmeister]

Everyone who owns an Supra 3GE engine knows it is unreliable, in part because of under torque camhead bolts, in other because bad oil pump pressure.

[@buckeyesfan4700]

Hector Trejo more like shitting on the competition, Supra turbo takes the z the Mr2 OPENLY CURB STOMPS THE FIERO, the Corolla will just run forever don't even start on the pick ups they are built like a tank just will not die

[@SkysurvCoNz]

The 7M engine is absolutely hopeless.. Nissans RB absolutely killed them

[@JoseMartinez-jw2dy]

Yeah when car makers took a lot of time on drawing process, I had one in 1999 if I had known how iconic this would be,

[@rushnerd]

As a new 88' NA Supra owner I can say this body roll is very real lol. I'm thinking about getting some aftermarket swaybars put on and MAYBE coilovers too. Other than that it's pretty much the coolest car I've ever seen or owned. It looks absolutely stunning from the outside and inside IMO is better than the vast majority of cars new or old. The seats are legendary. This baby turns heads. EDIT: Have since put on Fortune 500 coilovers and a quality front swaybar, all new end link cables, and a rear strut brace myself. It's like an entirely new car, it handles like a dream.

[@755hp]

Proud owner of my 1988 Mk3 Supra Turbo 5spd! Toyota Supra - Legend

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

755hp i suggest buy the one with the 1JZGTE motor

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Most late 80s supras got the 7M motor which isnt bad but not as good as the TT R mk3 supra

[@bluejay9361]

@@mrdaykurutakuchannel I know this is 2 years late, but USDM supras never got the 1G or 1JZ. I also think the 1jz TT-R was exclusive to Asia but I may be wrong

[@rushnerd]

@@bluejay9361 Yeah, 1JZ was JDM all the way. I can't really talk though because I got a 7MGE in my 88 LOL. I absolutely adore the car, but it's hard to not want a 1JZ in there.

[@esk_71]

My parents were Toyota owners when I was kid so when we went to the dealer, I'd always get the latest brochures. I used to stare at the Supra with lust in my eyes. I loved that car.

[@eric19875]

When Toyota was innovative. Love those classic videos.

[@xnreyescj]

6:42 "...but is it able competition for the likes of Mustangs and Camaros, well not current designs, but maybe future ones..." - John Davis Well spoken Mr. Davis.

[@patricksimmons395]

This is Toyota's most beautiful car ever to me...

[@derekstone9715]

I couldn't agree more!

[@intomatrix1]

Patrick Simmons not as beautiful as the supra that came later. personally i thought this version looked boxy.

[@patricksimmons395]

I like this version better myself. I like the boxier style more compared to the rounder shaped one you like. But that supra is still a nice looking car...

[@intomatrix1]

Patrick Simmons so much better built than anything America put out at the time or my country Britain.

[@stephenbianchi7141]

+daz samuels I prefer this to the rounded one, which is more traditionally beautiful with its flowing design, if that makes sense. I also like the 80s Pontiac Gran Prix that this month's hot rod describes as "a box with a roof", so...

[@boofdfast]

Wtf? That Supra had more lean than a pirate ship. LOL Love the classic Motorweeks, when cars had their OWN unique styling... Unlike, the plasticy clone jelly beans of today. Back when Toyota was a FUN energetic company who produced cars drivers WANTED... Back in 86, they had this gen Supra, the Celica GTS, the 1st gen MR2, and the last of the RWD Corollas... The Corolla GTS(ae86). What the heck happened, Toyota?? Now, you make boring, geriatric cars for old farts. Not ONE sporty coupe in Toyotas new lineup. Pathetic.

[@LegendsXXX2]

boofdfast In 1985 they made the last solid front axle pickup trucks sold in America, yet the rest of the world bought them until like 2002. Thanks to Americans preferences we have had limited options on some vehicles. Today you can't find any more "mini" trucks like the 80's S10's, Rangers, and Toyotas. I miss those days, when you could pop open the hood & actually see pavement below the car through the engine compartment.... instead of just.... plastic.

[@bandombeviews6035]

You have the gt86/scion fr-s. That's it, though

[@bentley4l]

boofdfast don't forget about the Cressida or crown royal you can buy from importers, I'm looking at an 89 crown with the 3.0 2JZ-GE

[@basshead.]

+BandomBeviews That's a chick's car.

[@profoundgenius9726]

BandomBeviews you have that and the bmw Supra

[@Toripusutashi]

When cars had character.

[@rogermiller6049]

The head gasket on the 7m was already blown during the making of this video.

[@mk2mister2]

🤣😆.

[@rushnerd]

Let's hope someone at SOME point torqued it up to 80!

[@100percentSNAFU]

$18K was a buttload of money in '86...about $41K in 2018 dollars.

[@roddydykes7053]

Yeah and you didn’t get a whole lot for the money back then, except maybe reliability, but only after they fixed the gasket issue

[@thetreblerebel]

Do the new Supra is around 60 grand with good options... So tell me, is the car companies charging more now? ...yes ..yes they are!

[@bikeman1x11]

Bought a new 86 Daytona for under $11k- cmaros mustangs etc were in the same price range

[@doabarrellroll69]

@@thetreblerebel considering that the MK4 Supra cost as much as $70K (adjusted for inflation), the new Supra certainly is cheaper

[@thewiseguy3529]

If you think that was a lot, acura's top trim legend for 86 was $25k lol

[@vinnieboombatzmd3508]

Screw the Mustangs and Camaros of that time. This is the car I lusted after. Just out of high school and driving a '75 Pinto I could only dream of driving this car. Oh, and love the porno 'staches and satin jackets on the test crew.

[@frankburns8871]

+LossVegas I love my Mustangs and Camaros, but this thing was a much better car overall, even if it didn't have the same performance numbers.

[@mkIIIsupras]

+LossVegas Once I seen one, I had to have one. My Dad said he'd buy me a first car for $1500 or less. I seen one locally for just that and scooped it right up. I lied to my dad saying it was a celica, knowing damn well he didn't want me in a 130+mph supra. He tried to be pissed, but just couldn't be after he drove it.

[@evan937]

Cool story. You sure were lucky to have a dad that bought you a supra!

[@cjpp78ytube]

memories memories here. My uncle brought home one just like in this video when I was a teen. Loved that car and it was so different back then. I went on to have 4 supras myself. A 85, 89, 92 turbo and 89 turbo. My 92 turbo had bolt on upgrades and was making around 300hp or so. The 89 turbo had a fully built engine and bigger turbo. It was making around 420hp@ 15PSI. The setup probably had 500+hp in it though.

[@jtafoya88]

Arguably Toyotas greatest achievement the Supra, what a classic, thx MotorWeek!

[@Toyota4Life]

juan tafoya no its not their greatest. Toyota has alot of great achievements. LFA, Celica Turbo AWD alltac, MR2 Turbo mid engine, Celica gt4 list goes on and on

[@djhero0071]

The FUCKING 86!!!!!

[@joshriver75]

Toyota4Life well...i guess he did say "arguably"

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

Toyota4Life "Great" isn't the same word as "greatest". Even the Prius is a great achievement, just not for car enthusiasts like us.

[@TheBb6prelude]

Toyota4Life nothing else Toyota has beats the 2j

[@prisoneralex2752]

That body roll is ridiculous lol

[@hyperlogos]

'84 300ZX Turbo FTW

[@AutoYoung]

Exactly what I was thinking! Lol

[@supradoom]

It is / was. Easily fixed, but Toyota chose comfort over handling stock I guess.

[@vortexflier]

yeah, i know lol. thats why i got tein coilovers for mine. :)

[@erikhertzer8434]

Martin Espinoza : had one...hood scoop and all.

[@mr.h3603]

Supra 5 speed gearbox was one of the best of its era. I remember alot of the guys modding this box into other cars.

[@Nico-rr5co]

I miss pop-up headlights...

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

That suspension hop in the corners was crazy

[@CalebWheelz]

I wish this was a review on the turbo

[@bobforpples]

There was no turbo in 86.

[@milkpouch7600]

Look up supra motorweek and you'll find a 1987 supra turbo update, it's in with other cars but you can see it in the name

[@carlospereira3504]

they used to have such beutiful cars.

[@craigj1969]

keep up these retro videos Motorweek!

[@skip741x3]

my brother had one of these ,same color with the turbo and 5spd..he put stiffer and lower springs on it, better roll bars and an HKS exhaust and variable boost.. it was a beast! the springs and roll bars kept it stiff and flat..the boost turned up gave the heavy car a light on its feet feel and power oversteer at will..the exhaust sounded awesome...the damn shifter still looks like a butter churn though!

[@mister62085]

Just open a MW classics channel. As a life time resident of the same old line state this would be great.

[@pbfloyd13]

Yes, please!

[@z28kindaguy]

Great idea.

[@jigrodrigues]

I wish Toyota made these kind of cars again and forgot the hybrid non sense

[@tpsyturvy6987]

Ill never understanderstan how a mere human can construct something so sophisticated!

[@manfredmann2766]

That car came out when I was 18 and It still looks awesome. Looks better than many of today’s cars.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Nice, it was a trip down memory lane for me and my old '88 Supra Turbo Targa. It was even the same color as mine. Any chance of posting the "Turbo's" road test review?

[@carcrazy69691]

Yours was. one n a thousan

[@thatcatrudy9709]

My first car! I loved my '87 Supra.

[@mk2mister2]

My first sports car was an 87 Supra as well. Fast forward 19 years and I have a 2006 BMW Z4M and a mostly stock 91 MR2 Turbo (my second MR2). Guess which car I enjoy driving more. :).

[@jaredzanelli7867]

Just got my first car. 1989 Toyota supra. 7mge. I'm 16 btw

[@nomadben]

I had an '89 Supra as my first car when I was 17. 98k miles, turbo, 5-speed, targa top. Had to change the head gasket, that was a bitch. I miss driving it, but I don't miss owning it.

[@xSupra]

@@jaredzanelli7867 How much?

[@paulalaniz6697]

@@jaredzanelli7867 3 years later, here's hoping you took care of that beast and are still driving it down the road today.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Things really got exciting in the Mark III when they switched from the L series engine to the 1JZ we all know and love.

[@rizmaartino]

Who else thinks BMW ripped off Supra design for its 8 series?

[@johndrake2729]

I don't.

[@lucasrome2301]

@@johndrake2729 ya me either. Rizma is a fuckin idiot

[@No-yl2fl]

@@lucasrome2301 damn calm down the man's just asking a question 😂

[@robertnagy1902]

I loved the Supra and the Mitsubishi Starion back then…both good looking cars.

[@1bizjets]

I owned one late 80s. It had a fatal flaw. The head bolts would come loose and leak coolant into the cylinders. First time it happed to me I had it fixed. Luckily it did not damage the engine. The second time I drove it to the toyota dealer and trade it for a new tacoma. Loved the car though.that straight 6 was awesome. Beautiful body style.

[@BP-fx3qc]

This guy does not age.

[@roddydykes7053]

B P in the 1983 Celica Supra video he looks a bit younger, than the same age for about 30 years

[@BP-fx3qc]

@Eddy Jean we all do.

[@H31MU7]

I'd love to see you do a review in this style again MW! So concise!

[@whatsthebigfndeal]

My sister had an 89 turbo Supra. It was silver with a targa top. Holy crap that thing was fast! She would let me drive it on the weekends and I smoked every car in the county. It ate Corvettes for breakfast and there were a lot of embarrased Mustang drivers. I had a lot of fun in that car!

[@2007deadeye1]

Ha ha really you must have never caught me out in my dad's 86 buick Grand National I was 17 and he hated taking me to school after missing the bus turbo 6 vs turbo 6??? You would of seen tail lights... guaranteed

[@JavierCR25]

Damn this car was far superior than anything coming out of the US and most of Europe back then! Super loaded and great looking. It's like a 928 Porsche but reliable hehehe

[@broderp]

I believe this chassis was actually designated 1986 1/2 . There was a 86 version of the previos gen., third brake light and all.

[@emeyer6963]

Yep.that's the way I remember it.

[@Chase_is_a_race]

Bested by alot of American cars from the time, but that interior was ahead of its time.

[@rushnerd]

I think the styling/design/comfort is absolutely mental compared to cars of the time or since frankly. After owning mine a year, I've never seen or rode in a car ever remotely like it. It's kind of a work of art inside and out which is something you could probably only say about supercars.

[@MikeHernandezjett]

Watching that thing bouncing around corners is incredible! That used to be great handling.

[@portermcsorley]

Jeez, I thought my suspension was shot. I guess that’s how it’s supposed to be 😂

[@bwxmoto]

Love these. I watched some of these when they first came out.

[@Foxbat1155]

I dont have anyone to watcb this with. Such a great show. Wonderful american entrtnmt

[@johngerke4684]

I wish I could buy one of these new today.

[@ArcadeDude44]

Man, these are my favorite version of the Supras. I almost got a beautiful turbo one back in the day, it couldn't work the deal.

[@Keiji1978]

Still cool in 2018 They are now seen few here in Japan

[@tonyhancock3912]

I'd seriously consider taking one of those front seats out for a drink

[@rushnerd]

The cloth ones are the absolute sexiest seat I've ever seen in any car. They feel amazing to boot.

[@moviewatcher1024]

Thats a 86 1/2 model. I used to have one. Supra good looking car. The inline 6 is supra smooth and so is the 5-speed manual. The soft suspension and low front made it easy to sustain damage. All in all a very nice car.

[@jakeekaj2623]

I want one of these so bad, I don’t care for the 90s one personally but these really do it for me

[@peterpanassow7814]

Love this car. Never could afford it but loved it anyway.

[@woodychadwick9834]

Used to sell these in 86. First one I sold was totaled an hour later.

[@travisp11]

The cars from my childhood brought me here!

[@aaronbays4]

The 3rd gen Supra that you really want was only made in Japan, but you can now legally import it. 1991 Supra 2.5 R, had the twin turbo 1JZ-GTE engine under the hood, made "276" hp. Its bascially a 2.5 liter displacement version of the 3.0 liter 2JZ-GTE in the Mark IV Supra. You can use all the same hot-rodding tricks and parts to make huge horsepower.

[@thesupralegacy]

The A70 is a GT car, not a pure sports car and it's a heavy one with high tech environment and amenities ahead of it's time. Nothing is perfect. But still is the most successful Supra model ever made according sale numbers! If it was available in the JZA70 trim model outside Japan it would have blown away the competition back in 1990 across USA and Europe. A stock mk3 Supra just needs some coil overs and wheels. Same for the mk2! But the mk4 needs a lot more regarding looks.

[@rushnerd]

Yeah man, I was thrilled with my bone stock 88, but with Fortune 500 coilovers and beefy front sway bar and rear strut brace, she handles absolutely incredibly! Michelin PS4 S tires and Enkei wheels, I feel like I have the best car I could ever ask for. The targa top though is major mistake lol, it did not age well in the literal sense.

[@spectrumanalyzer3143]

80s handling. Rides like a boat!

[@marvinmurakami8828]

This car looks better than most new cars of today.

[@OscillatorCollective]

i love this generation Supra...looks so classy, and i love that ol 3.0 liter 6.

[@andersonsanjose8785]

Caraca os carros da década de 90 são muito da hora 😁👍👍 imagina como é motor desse carro 👍

[@Acc0rd79]

I miss the days of seeing Supras new on the road! I started driving in the 90s and I miss those days. Todays Toyota/Honda companies make nothing more than dull econo snooze boxes. I know this was the 80s but man, the supra were just wow as a young kid back then! Those fun car companies make nothing to wow over anymore. Sad. Oh did you see that badass corolla? ROFL yah right.

[@davidmullineaux6157]

Was my dream car but could only afford the Celica at the time

[@slowstang88]

The best body style of Supra ever

[@Clearanceman2]

Back when Toyota made sporty cars. They are getting back there with some Lexus models finally. But they aren't cheap either.

[@bru319]

I didn't know about the extra radio antenna below the defogger on the hatch glass. I learned something after 23 years of driving a 1987 Turbo. Turbo cars came with ABS brakes. 0 to 60 is 6.5 seconds. It's overweight to be a nimble sports car. It's more about balanced style and performance than all out performance. I have the C's short shifter from Japan. Cost $250. I also have the Super monitor which was a $250 option over the stock clock. Many functions like fuel economy mpg, trip timers, when to change the oil. It was discontinued after 1988.

[@alphamaledriveshard]

Song at 3:56 is 'Everything She Does is Magic' by The Police. I think.

[@clausappel8086]

For me the Supra MKIII ist one of the three most beautilful cars ever, together with the Porsche 911 and the Mercedes 300 SL gullwing.

[@maureencora1]

I Had a 1989 in the Early 1990s. Best Car I Ever Had, I Miss It.

[@rushnerd]

That's what I've heard from virtually every MKIII owner that has let one go haha. After owning one for a year now I can 100% see why now, it's just indescribably well made and fun to drive. You should see if you can pick one up soon before they inflate in value even more than they have in the last few years.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

My personal favorite car👍

[@TsukuyomiPlayz]

keep these flashbacks coming! i fuckin love them. i wanna drive them all

[@tinhinnh]

that front end is super nice

[@manbearpig2164]

Damn you see that thing bouncing around the track

[@8bitReverie]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@rayjordan2247]

wish there was a review of the mk3 supra 1989+ turbo

[@D0nie11]

I love that car..!! ;)

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I've always wanted one of these

[@zillsburyy1]

CLASSIC

[@erikhertzer8434]

0-60 in 8.5? How times have changed...my 2013 Lincoln Navigator does that same time to 60

[@johndrake2729]

Interior is fab.

[@farmcentralohio]

The only thing that makes me sad when watching these is how much better the retro motorweek is than the newer versions

[@lylejohnson5549]

Amazing how far we’ve come … to where my normally aspirated 2.5l 4cyl 4wd RAV4 has more bhp, weighs less, gets better gas mileage by far, and beats the supra soundly 0-60mph. I loved that supra but modern technology is a great thing.

[@noseefood1943]

still a good looking car.

[@adj789]

dat body roll

[@thetreblerebel]

I'd love a Supra. I think the model before this one would be the one

[@ernieg9911]

ALL DAY

[@thetreblerebel]

@@ernieg9911 yessir. All day. I dig boxy japanese coupés

[@lang1031]

Wow that thing bounces in turns

[@pbfloyd13]

It's easier to find Porsche 944 than it is to find these...

[@RealAliAlsuhail]

there's one where I live, looks clean (though has some rice paint), owner is asking for 8 grands. Has the 1J and all

[@georgeespinoza6710]

when I go to a friend's house I always see one.Hopefully I can buy it from him

[@mediacritic]

I remember wanting one of these back in the day, but my broke ass was outta luck.

[@7mgte490]

7mgte, still running 💨 Stock, besides my 2.5 inch straight pipe. 202340 miles

[@rushnerd]

That's awesome man! I picked up my 88' 7M-GE with 117K miles last year. I'm really hoping I can anywhere close to that with her. What an amazing car.

[@salazmiguel5542]

Back then I bought a Nissan 200sx v6 It was a very nice car too but cheaper

[@jasmincuk5114]

I am so proud of my 1991 toyota supra.i. am originally 3rd owner...i am looking for one more supra this time targa top if i can find it

[@97warlock]

sTill cant wrap my head around the idea that .......when the tailend startes to slide out ...... to give it more gas, aka Speed up. - My impulse thought is slow down if the rear starts to slide.

[@RRtradestar]

"not current designs, but maybe future ones" lol how right he was!

[@panchoramon4856]

Love driving my mk3 Supra

[@SuperLexusman]

Love those retro shiny jackets

[@edwardboster516]

I miss my 1989 white on white turbo. RIP my beloved Supra.....

[@UnitiveWILLIAM24]

Man, I miss the Celica and Supra so much. Toyota needs to bring back both of those names as well as the dragon logo.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

That was peak-seat in history 3:47

[@ThomasFerrugia]

My cousin bought one of these (new). He had the naturally-aspirated model that, if I remember correctly, still generated 200 HP. The Turbo made 230 (which was astounding back then!). I thought it was the coolest car in the world. But, by today's standards, it's funny to see how much body-roll and plow a car could develop (in the 80s) and STILL be considered a good handler.

[@MrSpartan117fan]

thats right tests the non turbo version because the turbo would destroy your v8 "muscle"

[@caseylopez7152]

Turbo didn't exist in the Supra till the 1990?? Model year, you can correct me on that

[@RomanJockMCO]

The turbo came out in 1987. You can see the brochure at importarchive

[@rgrndu]

My favorite Supra design. I had an ‘88 Prelude but wished I bought this instead.

[@albautomotive3317]

Did they ever review the turbo version of the Mk3? Wish the had...