In 1982 Toyota introduced the second generation Supra, or MKII, with a 2.8-liter Double-Overhead-Cam (DOHC) inline 6-cylinder engine (the 5M-GE). The new engine developed 145 horsepower and launched the Supra as Toyota's performance leader.

The new Supra still shared its basic chassis design with the more plebeian Celica although Toyota added numerous styling and mechanical changes to further differentiate the two models. The most distinctive Supra identification was the front styling with distinctive disappearing headlamps, long power bulge hood and slit grill with integrated driving lights.

Additional styling cues included wheel flares (later shared with the Celica GT-S), roof-mounted spoiler, and exterior paint schemes. On the mechanical side the Supra had four wheel disc brakes and an independent rear suspension (both of these were also shared with the Celica GT-S).

Why do i have a picture of a car?
If you've read all that bunkum you may be interested to know that i don't own one of these unreliable heaps. i just like the idea of owning a 1986 toyota supra MKII. i own a kona mountain bike and it gets me round london faster than this would! (well during the day anyway)

then i got an email from Russ!
Tuesday, April 5, 2005, 5:35 am
Message: Actually that's a 1984 Supra MKii. The front blinker lights narrow it down to 84-86, and the rear spoiler means it has to be an 84. 85-86 models have an flush shade with a spoiler down below the rear window.

Many thanks Russ. i feel ashamed.

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