The Toyota Supra is a 2-door car available at your Toyota dealer. The Supra came in two configurations: Base and Twin Turbo. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 - 24 highway miles and 17 - 18 city. The Supra competes in the Hatchback market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

Under the Hood

The Supra Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

The Supra uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Supra Base are 71.30 inches wide by 177.80 inches long. It sits 49.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 100.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $39,900, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,803. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 Supra is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The Supra Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and 23 - 24 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Toyota Supra

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Toyota Supra. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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