Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Toyota Supra are quite excited about their purchase. The Supra has held a position among the top of the Supra line of car for more than a generation. It is a significant car, and the 1998 model is no different. The Toyota Supra comes under the heading of hatchback models that are exiciting.

1998 Toyota Supra Base Specs

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 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

The 1998 Supra's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 18.50 gallons.

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

Statistics

The Supra is 177.80 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 49.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 100.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $31,078, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,122. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

The standard warranty period for the Supra is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1998 Supra gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a hatchback car.

Parting Shots

The 1997 model began the promise of the Toyota Supra. The 1998 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Toyota hopes that the Supra Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Hatchback, Toyota Supra, United States market

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