A Complete History of the Toyota Supra
By Tom Blackman
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Written by award-winning automotive historian Aaron Severson, with a forward written by Tom Blackman, A Complete History of the Toyota Supra is the definitive history of the iconic Toyota Supra sports coupe. From it's humble beginnings as a North American version of the Toyota Celica XX, to it's supercar status in the late 1990's, every detail of the Supra's development is painstakingly documented. Author Aaron Severson consulted dozens of original sources - including many written in Japanese - to compile an historical reference. Tom Blackman, the director of Olathe Toyota Parts Center (the book's sponsor), launches the book by talking about the likelihood a future version of the Toyota Supra that many hope will debut shortly after the book's release.
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A Complete History of the Toyota Supra - Tom Blackman
The Complete History of the Toyota Supra
by Aaron Severson.
Introduction by Tom Blackman
Text is copyright 2013 Aaron Severson
Smashwords Edition
Book Sponsored by Olathe Toyota Parts Center
The automotive marques, model names, and other trademarks described in the text are used herein for purposes of identification, criticism, and historical reference and such marks remain the property of their respective owners. This is not an official publication.
ISBN 978-1-940898-03-2
Aaron Severson
is the Author, with Tom Blackman
as contributor or co-author.
Olathe Toyota Parts Center
is the Publisher
"https://parts.olathetoyota.com" is listed as the publisher's web address
Table of Contents
Introduction
1978 Celica XX: The First Supra
Celica XX
Plush and Lush
Split Decision
Double-X Take Two: The 1982-1985 Celica XX, aka Second-Gen Supra
Another Celica Spinoff
Bargain GT
Minor Evolution
A New Direction
The Third Shall be First: 1986-1993 Toyota Supra
Supra and Celica Part Company
Third-Generation Supra Variations
Big, Fast, Bland?
The Most And The Least: Toyota's Fourth-Gen Supra (1993-2002)
Toyota Tries Harder
New Engines, More Power
Diminishing Market
A Final Word
Author Bio
Supra / Celica XX Powertrain Specifications
Recommended Resources For Supra Owners
Introduction
By Tom Blackman
In the United States, the Toyota Supra is an icon. Offered for sale in the USA between 1978 and 1998, the Supra began life as an affordable yet sporty touring car. After 20 years, the model finished life as a highly competitive performance car, with the turbo model offering a level of performance that is still impressive today.
However, the real