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1993.05 : Toyota announced the release of the brand new JZA80 Supra in Japan. The JZA80 Supra line-up includes the RZ with a 2JZ-GTE engine that makes 280 horsepower and a choice of 6 speed manual transmission or 4 speed automatic transmission, GZ with a 2JZ-GTE engine that makes 280 horsepower and 4 speed automatic transmission, and SZ with a 2JZ-GE engine that makes 225 horsepower and a choice of 5 speed manual transmission or 4 speed automatic transmission. The RZ adopts BILSTEIN shock absorbers and GETRAG 6 speed manual transmission. The SZ and GZ automatic model is also available with the aero-top roof model.
1994.8 : The turbo model adopts 17 inches alloy wheels and brakes. The SZ adopts the BILSTEIN shock absorbers, ABS, Torsen LSD, and a rear spoiler. The SZ-R was added.
1995.05 : The RZ-S was added to the Supra RZ line. The RZ adopts the rear spoiler.
1996.4 : There were some minor changes including mild facelift. The SZ-R adopts a 6-speed manual transmission. The 17 inches brake model is fitted with the Sports ABS. Cooling performance of the 2JZ-GTE engine has been improved by using the aluminum radiator. ABS and driver and passenger airbags adds to passenger safety.
1997.8 : The 2JZ-GET 3.0-litre turbocharged engine adopts the BEAMS (Breakthrough Engine with Advanced Mechanism System) engine with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), and that produces 280 horsepower and 46kg-m of torque. The RZ and SZ-R are fitted with a newly developed shock absorber REAS (Relative Absorber System). The RZ-S AT model adopts the ECT-i 4 speed automatic transmission with flex-rock-up. All models employs the GOA safety body.
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