Toyota Supra 0–60 Times
The Toyota Supra 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 23 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 2 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Toyota Supra is the 1993 Toyota Supra Turbo Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 109.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Toyota Supra is the 1986 Toyota Supra Hatchback Coupe, which took 8.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 23 verified production tests of the Toyota Supra, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.64 seconds at 97.82 mph.
Separately, 2 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Toyota Supra, led by the 1988 Toyota Supra Cartech Turbo Hatchback Coupe at 5.50 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 4.60sec 1993 Turbo Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 6.27sec Across 23 production runs
Fastest Modified 5.50sec 1988 Cartech Turbo Hatchback Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 14.64sec @ 97.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.50sec 1986 Hatchback Coupe
Across 23 verified production runs, the Toyota Supra ranges from 4.60 to 8.50 seconds 0–60, with a 6.27-second average. 2 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Toyota Supra Performance Overview
Toyota’s Supra performance record spans 25 verified tests across 1986 to 1997, covering the A70 and A80 eras. In A70 form from 1986 to 1993, the car moved from the 200-hp 7M-GE naturally aspirated inline-six to turbocharged 7M-GTE variants rated as high as 300 hp. Early results ranged widely, from the 1986 Hatchback Coupe at 8.5 seconds to 60 mph to the same year’s quicker 7.0-second Hatchback Coupe test, before the 1987 Turbo Hatchback Coupe cut that to 6.4 seconds and the 1988 Cartech Turbo Hatchback Coupe reached 5.5 seconds.
The A80 generation, introduced for 1993, shifted to the 2JZ-GE and twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE inline-sixes, with output spanning 220 to 320 hp in the tested range. That change produced the model’s quickest period numbers, led by the 1993 Turbo Coupe at 4.6 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.1-second quarter-mile at 109 mph. Naturally aspirated A80 coupes remained slower but still substantially quicker than most A70 results. As recorded here, the Supra stands as a gasoline-only two-generation performance line whose measured peak came at the start of the A80 era, where the current-page best remains the 1993 Turbo Coupe’s 4.6-second run.
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Toyota Supra 0–60 Times by Generation: A70 to A80
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | 1993–2002 | 5.41s | 4.60s — 1993 Turbo Coupe | 13 | The A80 generation (1993–2002) averaged 5.41 seconds to 60 mph across 13 production tests, led by the 1993 Turbo Coupe at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 220 to 320 hp across 3.0L I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| A70 | 1986–1993 | 7.39s | 6.40s — 1987 Turbo Hatchback Coupe | 10 | The A70 generation (1986–1993) averaged 7.39 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 1987 Turbo Hatchback Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 300 hp across 3.0L I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
A80 1993–2002
Avg 0–60 5.41s
Fastest 4.60s
Tests 13
1993 Turbo Coupe
The A80 generation (1993–2002) averaged 5.41 seconds to 60 mph across 13 production tests, led by the 1993 Turbo Coupe at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 220 to 320 hp across 3.0L I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
A70 1986–1993
Avg 0–60 7.39s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 10
1987 Turbo Hatchback Coupe
The A70 generation (1986–1993) averaged 7.39 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 1987 Turbo Hatchback Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 300 hp across 3.0L I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Toyota Supra 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
23 production tests + 2 modified · 9 years ▾
1997 Toyota Supra
3 production runs Avg 0–60 5.13 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.60 sec
Production Tests 3
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1997 Toyota Supra Turbo Coupe
4.90sec 0–60
13.40s ¼ mi @ 107.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 315 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 23 production runs
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1997 Toyota Supra Turbo Coupe
5.10sec 0–60
13.60s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 315 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 23 production runs
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1997 Toyota Supra Turbo Coupe
5.40sec 0–60
13.80s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 315 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 23 production runs
How we verify Toyota Supra performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota Supra trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Toyota Supra 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Toyota Supra performance FAQs
10 questions The 1997 Toyota Supra Turbo Coupe runs 0-60 in 4.9 to 5.4 seconds across recorded stock tests. Its quickest 1997 pass is 4.9 seconds, with quarter-mile results ranging from 13.4 to 13.8 seconds. All 1997 tests listed here are for the 320-hp, twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE, rear-wheel-drive coupe.
The quickest Toyota Supra on record is the 1993 Supra Turbo Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile time at 13.1 seconds with a 109-mph trap speed. Across all 25 verified Supra tests, that 1993 Turbo Coupe remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock Toyota Supra is also the overall fastest one on record: the 1993 Turbo Coupe at 4.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 25 production Supra tests here and no modified examples, so the fastest stock result and the fastest overall result are the same car and same time.
The A80, or fourth-generation Toyota Supra, averages 5.48 seconds from 0-60 mph across 14 tests. Its quickest run is 4.6 seconds from the 1993 Turbo Coupe. A80 models span 1993 to 2002, with output ranging from 220 to 320 hp and both naturally aspirated and twin-turbo gasoline powertrains.
The fastest A80 Supra on record is the 1993 Turbo Coupe, with a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest fourth-generation Supra, but also the quickest Supra overall. The A80 generation covers 14 tests and posts a 5.48-second average to 60 mph.
The A70, or third-generation Toyota Supra, averages 7.22 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 5.5 seconds, set by the 1988 Cartech Turbo Hatchback Coupe. A70 models span 1986 to 1993 and range from 200 to 300 hp with naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines.
The A80 Supra is substantially quicker on average. Fourth-generation A80 cars average 5.48 seconds from 0-60 mph, while third-generation A70 models average 7.22 seconds. That puts the A80 ahead by 1.74 seconds in average acceleration. The quickest A80 also leads the quickest A70, at 4.6 seconds versus 5.5 seconds.
The Toyota Supra Turbo Coupe is the quickest commonly tested Supra trim. Across 11 runs, it averages 5.2 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best of 4.6 seconds. For 1997 specifically, the Turbo Coupe records 4.9, 5.1, and 5.4 seconds to 60 mph from its 320-hp twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE setup.
Yes. The Turbo Coupe is the fastest Supra trim pattern on record, with an 11-test average of 5.2 seconds to 60 mph and a best run of 4.6 seconds. Other frequently tested trims are slower, including the Turbo Hatchback Coupe at a 7.2-second average and the Hatchback Coupe at a 7.83-second average.
Across all 25 Toyota Supra tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.63 seconds at 97.8 mph. The quickest Supra quarter-mile on record is 13.1 seconds at 109 mph, set by the 1993 Turbo Coupe. For the 1997 Turbo Coupe specifically, quarter-mile results range from 13.4 to 13.8 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota Supra can do, not a single marketing claim.
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