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Supra Turbo: The 
performance leader comes with intercooled sequential twin turbochargers that help the 
3.0-liter twin-cam 24-valve EFI in-line 6-cylinder engine produce 320 hp @ 5,600 rpm. In 
addition to features found on the standard Supra, the Turbo also includes a Traction 
Control System (TRAC), leather-trimmed sport seats, a power driver’s seat, a Premium 
3-in-1 sound system with 7 speakers, 17″ 5- spoke polished aluminum alloy wheels and 
a distributorless Toyota Direct Ignition system. It’s available with either a 6-speed 
manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. (Due to emissions restrictions, the Turbo 
is not available in CA, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT.) Models: 1998 Supra and Supra Turbo. (Supra Turbo not available in 
states requiring California emissions.)  | 
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 FEATURES  
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| EXTERIOR  | 
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass: Standard on Supra
 
and Supra Turbo.  
- Projector-type low-beam headlamps and integrated projector fog
 
lamps with auto-off feature: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Dual power color-keyed outside mirrors: Standard on Supra and
 
Supra Turbo.  
- Color-keyed rear spoiler: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo. 
 
- Removable Sport Roof: Factory option on Supra and Supra Turbo.
 
 
- 16″ 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels: 
- Standard on Supra 
 
- Not available on Supra Turbo. 
 
 
 
- 17″ 5-spoke polished aluminum alloy wheels: 
- Not available on Supra 
 
- Standard on Supra Turbo. 
 
 
 
- Intermittent rear window wiper: Standard on Supra and Supra
 
Turbo.  
- Variable intermittent front windshield wipers: Standard on
 
Supra and Supra Turbo.  
 
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|  INTERIOR  | 
- Leather-trimmed sport seats with power driver’s seat: 
- Not available on Supra 
 
- Standard on non-turbo models with Sport Roof 
 
- Standard on Supra Turbo. 
 
 
 
- Cloth sport seats with fore/aft and recline adjustments: 
- Standard on Supra 
 
- Not available on Supra Turbo. 
 
 
 
- Rear seat with fold-down seatback: Standard on Supra and Supra
 
Turbo.  
- Defroster-linked CFC-free automatic air conditioning with
 
soft-touch climate controls: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Cruise control: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo. 
 
- Power windows with driver-side “auto-down” feature:
 
Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Power door locks with “anti-lockout” feature:
 
Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Remote hood, rear hatch and fuel-filler door releases: Standard
 
on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke tilt steering wheel: Standard on Supra
 
and Supra Turbo.  
- Center console with storage area: Standard on Supra and Supra
 
Turbo.  
- Theft Deterrent System (TDS) with security light: Standard on
 
Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Heavy-duty rear window defogger with timer and side window
 
demisters: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Carpeted floor mats: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo. 
 
- Speedometer, tachometer, digital odometer and twin tripmeters;
 
coolant temperature and fuel gauges: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Air bag, seatbelt, door-ajar, low-fuel level, oil pressure/level,
 
brake, battery, taillamp, engine, master and Traction Control indicator (Turbo model) 
warning lights: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
 
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|  AUDIO SYSTEMS  | 
- Premium Electronically-Tuned Radio (ETR)/CD with 6 speakers and
 
power diversity antenna: 
- Standard on Supra; non-turbo models with Sport Roof feature standard
 
Premium 3-in-1 ETR/Cassette/CD.  
- Not available on the Supra Turbo. 
 
 
 
- Premium 3-in-1 ETR/Cassette/CD with Programmable Equalization, 7
 
speakers (with subwoofer) and power diversity reception: 
- Not available on Supra. 
 
- Standard on Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
- Auto-reverse Cassette Deck: 
- Available as an accessory on Supra 
 
- Not available on Supra Turbo 
 
- Not available on non-turbo models with Sport Roof. 
 
 
 
- CD Changer Toyota 3D CD (3-disc in-dash): 
- Available as an accessory on Supra 
 
- Not available on Supra Turbo 
 
- Not available on non-turbo models with Sport Roof. 
 
 
 
 
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|  SAFETY FEATURES  | 
- Driver and front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System
 
(SRS): Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo. Supra’s driver and front passenger air bags 
are a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) designed to inflate in a severe frontal 
collision. In all other accidents, seatbelts offer primary protection, and the air bags 
will not inflate. Do not sit or place objects close to an air bag. To minimize the risk of 
severe injury or death in all types of crashes, seatbelts must be worn at all times by all 
vehicle occupants. Do not use rearwardfacing child seat in any front passenger seat. The 
force of a deploying air bag SRS may cause serious injury. For more information on air 
bags and instructions on child seat usage, see the Owner’s Manual.  
- 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with Anti- lock Brake System (ABS):
 
Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Side-impact door beams: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo. 
 
- 3-point front and rear shoulder belts with driver-side Emergency
 
Locking Retractor (ELR); front and rear passenger Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors 
(ALR/ELR): Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Collapsible corrugated steering column: Standard on Supra and
 
Supra Turbo.  
- Traction Control (TRAC): Standard on Turbo models. 
 
 
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| 
 SPECIFICATIONS  
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|  MECHANICAL/PERFORMANCE  | 
- Engine: 
- 3.0-liter twin-cam 24-valve EFI inline 6-cylinder with VVT-i
 
(Variable Valve Timing); 225 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 220 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm: Standard on 
Supra.  
- 3.0-liter twin-cam 24-valve EFI inline 6-cylinder with intercooled
 
sequential twin turbochargers; 320 hp 5,600 rpm; 315 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm: Standard on 
Supra Turbo.  
 
 
- Ignition: 
- Electronic: Standard on Supra. 
 
- Distributorless Toyota Direct Ignition System (TDI): Standard
 
on Supra Turbo. 
 
 
- Transmissions/Differential: 
- 4-speed automatic: 
- Standard on Supra 
 
- Optional on Supra Turbo. 
 
 
 
- 6-speed manual: 
- Standard on Supra Turbo 
 
- Not applicable on Supra. 
 
 
 
- Torsen® limited-slip differential: Standard on Supra and
 
Supra Turbo.Torsen® is a registered trademark of DK Gleason Inc. 
 
 
- Body construction – Unitized body with modular suspension
 
sub-frame: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Suspension – 4-wheel independent double-wishbone with gas-filled
 
shock absorbers and spherical ball-joint-type stabilizer bar: Standard on Supra and 
Supra Turbo.  
- Steering – Vehicle speed-sensing progressive power
 
rack-and-pinion: Standard on Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Steering ratio: 17.5:1 on Supra and Supra Turbo. 
 
- Turns, lock to lock: 3 on Supra and Supra Turbo. 
 
- Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.): 35.8 on Supra and
 
Supra Turbo.  
- Brakes: Power- assisted ventilated 4-wheel disc on Supra and
 
Supra Turbo.  
- Front twin-piston 11.6 vented disc; rear single-piston vented
 
disc: Standard on Supra.  
- Front four-piston 12.6 spiral vented disc; rear twin- piston 12.6
 
spiral vented disc: Standard on Supra Turbo.  
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS): Standard, with logic control on
 
Supra and Supra Turbo.  
- Traction Control System: 
- Not applicable on Supra. 
 
- Standard on the Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
 
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|  EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in.)  | 
- Overall height, unloaded: 50.2 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Overall width: 71.3 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Overall length: 177.8 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Wheelbase: 100.4 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Tread width (front/rear): 59.8/60.0 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Coefficient of drag (Cd): .33 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
 
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|  INTERIOR DIMENSIONS front/rear (in.)  | 
- Head room: 37.5/32.9 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- With Sport Roof: 37.3/32.9 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Shoulder room: 54.2/43.8 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Hip room: 56.7/42.5 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
- Leg room: 44.0/23.8 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
 
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| WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES  | 
- Curb weights, without/with Sport Roof (lbs.): 4-speed
 
automatic: 
- 3,265/3,325 Supra 
 
- Not applicable/3,515 Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
- 6-speed manual: 
- Not applicable/not applicable Supra 
 
- 3,445/3,505 Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
- Weight distribution (front/rear): 
- 51%/49% Supra 
 
- 53%/47% Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
- Luggage capacity, rear seat up (cu. ft.): 10.1 on Supra and
 
Supra Turbo  
- Fuel tank (gals.): 18.5 on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
 
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| TIRES  | 
- Size front: 
- P225/50VR16 Supra 
 
- P235/45ZR17 Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
- Size rear: 
- P245/45VR16 Supra 
 
- P255/40ZR17 Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
- Type – Speed-rated steel-belted radial blackwall: on Supra and
 
Supra Turbo  
- Spare Temporary: on Supra and Supra Turbo 
 
 
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| WHEELS Front/Rear  | 
- Type – 5-spoke aluminum alloy: on all models 
 
- Size (in.): 
- 8 x 16/9 x 16 Supra 
 
- 8 x 17/9.5 x 17 Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
 
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MILEAGE ESTIMATES (EPA estimated mpg 
city/highway)  | 
1998 preliminary EPA 
mileage estimates determined by Toyota. Final 1998 EPA mileage estimates not available at 
time of posting. See your Toyota dealer for details. 
- 4-speed automatic: 
- 18/24 – Supra 
 
- 18/23 – Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
- 6-speed manual: 
- not applicable – Supra 
 
- 17/24 – Supra Turbo 
 
 
 
 
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 For details on 1998 vehicle specifications, standard features and optional equipment in your area, contact your Toyota dealer. A vehicle with particular equipment may not be available at the dealership. Ask your Toyota dealer to help locate a specifically equipped vehicle. Specifications, standard features and optional equipment are based upon 
information available at the time of posting and are subject to change without notice. Specifications, standard features and optional equipment are for mainland U.S.A. vehicles only and may differ in the state of Hawaii and in other regions.  | 
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