Why are Toyota Supras so popular?

Tuner Potential Compared to other performance cars, it is relatively easy to get huge amounts of power out of the Supra, and in a “reliable” (used in the comparative sense here) fashion. Therefore, tuner demand is another reason why Supras are so popular.

Why are Toyota Supras illegal?

The illegal Supra The 1994 Toyota Supra model was banned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration because of serious long-term reliability issues. It would be extremely hard to find this model anywhere in the US; you can’t import it either because it has still been blacklisted by the NHTSA.

What is the rarest Supra?

The 1990s model – codenamed A80 and nicknamed Mk IV – is the one that makes collectors and tuners alike grow weak in the knees. This 1998 model is dubbed “the rarest Supra in the world” by All Street, a one-of-one specification with Solar Yellow paintwork and the Aerotop option.

Are Supras still being made?

Toyota ended production of the fourth-generation Supra in 1998. The current fifth-generation Supra arrived for the 2020 model year and shares most of its chassis and drivetrain components with the BMW Z4. Toyota markets the Supra under its Gazoo Racing sub-brand, or “GR” for short.

Is supra banned in America?

Why are 90s Supras so expensive?

A stock, factory-condition manual twin-turbo 1994 Toyota Supra recently sold at an auction for a staggering $121,000. While that cost is unlikely to be the new norm, it does officially solidify the Supra as a six-figure vehicle. Finally, the high price tag is due to simple supply and demand.

Are Yellow Supras rare?

According to the sleuths over on Supra Forums, Solar Yellow was never offered on a Supra in North America, and was only sprayed onto cars destined for the Japanese domestic market (JDM). Cars with the aerotop option were quite popular, though, so it’s not all that hard to find one for sale.