The Toyota Supra is a compact car built from 1981 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Germany — 54.9% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Supra is
The Toyota Supra is a compact car that Toyota built from 1981 to 2026 — 46 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 1994. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Toyota range: Celica, GR Corolla, Tercel.
Where the Supra is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 82 Supras on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WZ1 | 2020-2025 | |
| Japan | JT2 | 1982-1998 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Toyota VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Supra belongs to. What every character in a Supra VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Toyota Supra adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Supra generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Supra's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Supra that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-1992 | 466 cm | 262 cm | 1330 kg | - | - |
| 1994-1997 | 452 cm | 255 cm | 1576 kg | -14 cm | +246 kg |
Between 1982 and 1997 the Supra gained -14 cm in length (-3.0%) and 246 kg in weight (+18.5%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Supra that is 246 kg against -14 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Toyota Supra tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Supra owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Toyota Supra have? Power & range
The Toyota Supra is offered with 2 powertrains — 3L 6-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Toyota Supra, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Supra by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Toyota Supra. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Supra | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 36 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 109 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,730/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 60 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Toyota Supra?
The Supra is a compact car, built from 1981 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6.
Where is the Toyota Supra made?
Across 82 cars in our records the split is: Germany (54.9%), Japan (45.1%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Supra have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 1994. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Toyota Supra warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Supra reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Supra?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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