The tach needle flicks upward at your tentative touch on the accelerator.
Quietly the race-bred engine tells you it is eager to respond. Clutch in. Handbrake off. You slip the leather-wrapped shifter into first. Then, with an exhilarating rush of Twin Cam power, you feel it happen: the totally new driving experience that is Celica Supra, 1982.
Here, at last, is the right stuff. The shape of these completely new automobiles is, in a word, stunning Every smooth contour, each bold angle. is wind tunnel-tested to lessen power-robbing wind resistance.
From concealed headlights and flared fenders to upswept tail spoiler. the effect is positively Suprasonic! Under that low hood lies an electronically fuel-injected 2.8 liter Twin Cam 6-cylinder engine which thrusts Toyota Supra to the forefront of passenger car powerplants, and gives the owner of the 1982 Supra a powerful, demonstrable edge in advanced-concept motoring.
Only the highest-technology running gear could match the performance potential of the new Supras powerful Twin Cam engine and the low drag coefficient of its body shape.
You'll feel the confident control of rack-and-pinion steering with variable power assist. Youll also sense the stability and traction of the new Supra's independent rear suspension, limited-slip differential, and the 225/60HRI4 steel-belted radial tires on 7" wide aluminum alloy wheels. Gear changing is through a close-ratio 5-speed overdrive transmission. And youll experience stopping power that only ventilated and power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes can provide.
Inside. theres a cockpit with fatigue-reducing comforts and automated conveniences all designed with the driver in mind.
The magnificent new Toyota Supra is ndeed, the tour de force in automotive styling. engineering and driving pleasure for 1982.
Engine
Horsepower @ 5,200 rpm
Torque @ 4,400 rpm
Its bold stance tells you that this is, by any measure, a thoroughbred road machine, an automobile as much at home on a serpentine European mountain road as on an interstate highway stretching arrow-straight to the horizon.
This is a design whose wind-piercing coefficient of drag-a mere 0.348-properly belongs in a class with styling studio exoticars. And the performance extras you see? They are an integral part of form and function that bring back driving for the sheer sport of it Notice the high-powered halogen foglamps tucked into the integrated bumper They supplement Supra's retractable tungsten halogen headlights to help give you a clearer look ahead in any weather. The fenders are widely flared to accommodate road-grabbing.
225/60HR14 steel-belted radial tires mounted on wide-rim aluminum alloy wheels specially designed and tested to match the new Supras suspension and running gear. An optional spoiler-styled sunshade, mounted high atop the rear window, adds a truly distinctive flair of sportiness.
The 1982 Supra. It is the ultimate performance Toyota.
Racing car builders and competition drivers know the advantages of twin cam (DOHC) engine design: from Formula One and road racing circuits to high-speed closed course and round-the-clock endurance contests, it is the premier powerplant for successful teams and winning drivers the world over.
Toyota Twin Cams have powered passenger cars and racers for more than 15 years; today. Toyota is one of the world's leading builders of high-performance twin cam engines.
The new 6-cylinder 2.8 liter Supra Twin Cam engine produces 145 horsepower at 5200 rpm, with 155 ft-Ibs of torque at 4400 pm.
A modern-day descendant of the competition-tested Twin Cam engine which powered the famous, limited-production Toyota 2000 GT sports car the new Series 5M-GE Twin Cam represents an increase of 25 percent more horsepower than in previous Supra powerplants.
It delivers strong, forceful low-end response for merging into fast-moving traffic, outstanding mid-range passing power, and smooth acceleration to cruising speeds.
Toyota engineers have retained all the advantageous design factors that make twin cam engines preeminent in racing. In addition, they have introduced such refinements as hydraulic valve lash adjusters and belt-driven cams for reduced noise, added reliability and reduced maintenance.
The valve stems ride below the overhead camshaft's lobes, thus eliminating many of the reciprocating valve-train components that can require added maintenance in some designs. Spark plugs are located in the center of the aluminum cylinder head's hemispherical combustion chambers to promote more complete burning of the air/fuel mixture. This, plus the free-breathing characteristics of Supra's cross-flow type cylinder head. adds up to excellent thermal and volumetric efficiency-a key measure of engine performance.
At the heart of the engines power management system is a minicomputer that directs the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system to precisely meter fuel to the cylinders for optimum performance and efficiency. You get immediate. no-lag response.
Toyota's remarkable new Twin Cam is at the leading edge of automotive powerplant technology. And that puts you out in front, too.
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system is computer-controlled. Unit measures ambient air temperature, vacuum and other parameters to deliver correct air/ fuel mixture to cylinders.
Cutaway drawing shows Twin Camis simple, efficient valvetrain. Low-inertia rocker arms use innovative hydraulic valve lash adjusters for quieter operation and easier maintenance.
Camshaft drive system uses fabric/ rubber drive belt to help reduce noise and lower maintenance.
Totally new Twin Cam engine delivers response from idle to redline without lag. Horsepower/torque curves show high-performance capability.
Ask automotive engineers, performance car builders or motorsports drivers what they would blueprint into a winning design. and you'll have the 1982 Supras formula for success.
Steering is via rack-and-pinion gear for sure, responsive control. A variable assist power steering system allows easy steering for parking and low-speed maneuvering: as engine speed increases, power assist is reduced to give the Supra driver better road eel at higher speeds.
You dont have to be a professional racing car driver to appreciate the many benefits of Supra's 4-wheel independent suspension for high-performance touring or when simply driving about town.
Up front, there is the strength and simplicity of MacPherson struts, with precision-calibrated shock absorbers, performance-tuned coil springs and a stabilizer bar to help control body roll in turns. At the rear, separate sus pensions help reduce un-sprung weight for better handling and allow improved wheel tracking over uneven road surfaces and through curves. This independent suspension with shock absorbers. coil springs and an anti-sway bar is esigned to give Supra agile handling nd a smooth ride with minimal body lean and sway. A limited-slip differential helps increase rear wheel traction to put more Twin Cam power to the road.
Racing-caliber 225/60HR14 steel-belted radial tires are mounted on T-inch wide aluminum alloy wheels: their extra-wide footprint and aggressive tread pattern make the most of Supras performance potential.
Braking receives special attention, too. Supras fade-resisting 4-wheel disc brakes have internally ventilated rotors to help dissipate heat for consistent. reliable stopping power.
To the automotive engineer, this is where the state of the art is in 1982.
To the Supra owner, it's the right stuff.
4-wheel independent suspension uses trailing ans coil springs and stabilizer bar at rear (right); because ride comfort is independent from roll stiffness, both handling and ride are improved. Front suspension with responsive, variable assist power rack-and-pinion sleering (above), has MacPherson struts with wide front track to help decrease understeer and promote more neutral handling characteristics.
Exceptionally sleek shape of Supra body results in a low: eneray-efficient drag coefficient. Wind tunner-tested design includes a low nose with integrated bumper, concealed halogen headlights, semi-concealed windshield wipers, and rear deck spoiler to help smooth and control the airflow.
Strong, hghtweight aluminum allot wheels bear the WL quality mark lo show wheels have passed stringent testing to meet exacting standards.
Hight-performance Supra uses stopping power of 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes. Metallic brake pads and ventilated rotors dissipate heal rapidly, help resist brake fade under hard or continuous braking.
What appears at first glance to be a striking blend of sweeping lines and smartly-styled angles created solely to please the eye is also a shape carefully created to reduce wind resistance.
Your new Supra will cruise more quietly and with less effort, because Toyota engineers created a smooth body shape with fully retracting headlights and flared fenders. Windshield wipers are semi-concealed to help smooth and control the airflow over the wind-cheating body. Supra's uncluttered aerodynamic design also Teatures drag-reducing integrated sail-mounted side mirrors and flush-fitted door handles. At the rear. the wedge-shaped body lines flow upward to a functional tail spoiler.
The resulting low drag coefficient helps your new Supra quickly reach and sustain cruising speeds with less resistance, eliminating the need for a higher-displacement engine to achieve the same performance. Plus, lower energy demand means a bonus in reduced fuel consumption.
The 1982 Celica Supra is designed to move gracefully and efficiently at any speed. And it looks it.
When you put yourself behind the wheel of the 1982 Supra, possibly for the first time in your driving experience you'll have the same feeling of confidence in your automobile that professional drivers have in their racing machines.
The new Supra exhibits road manners that are as impressive along a windy straightaway as they are on a twisting canyon road or in traffic.
When you need controlled response, Supras breeding comes through.
Steering is crisp and precise: where you point your Supra, it unhesitatingly goes with predictable accuracy. Youll also feel its superb ride control through a suspension system that minimizes body lean during hard cornering and resists nose-dive under hard braking.
Supras independent rear suspension and limited-slip differential put a full measure of Toyota Twin Cam power to those massive tires that help give you added adhesion for accelerating. cornering, stopping.
If it's been too long since youve driven an automobile built from the ground up for sure-footed maneuverability and responsive handling then the new Supra will bring back the feeling.
One glance at Supras cockpit with its sensibly designed, softly padded dashboard, tells you that youre about to fire-up a driver's kind of machine.
The two-spoke steering wheel. fully adjustable for height is leather-wrapped for a comfortable grip. Set into the functionally arranged panel are an electric tachometer and a speedometer with resettable tripmeter: you can see them with just a glance.
There, too, are gauges for engine oil pressure, coolant temperature, battery voltage and fuel level, and a centrally located digital quartz clock.
At your fingertips are stalk-mounted controls for lights and wipers. Nearby. on the dash panel, are controls for Cruise Control and rear window wiper/ washer and defogger.
Convenient, too, is the control center for Supras incredible 5-speaker electronic AM/EM/MPX stereo receiver for "set it and forget it" convenience, theres the automatic temperature control air conditioning system with left/right balance control for comfortable traveling summer or winter.
Supras cockpit layout puts you, the driver, in command.
Enter the 1982 Supra and you enter a world created expressly for sports touring The color-coordinated interior is highlighted by softly padded dash and door panels, and by sound-absorb-ing cut pile wall-to-wall carpeting.
On the center console is a leather-wrapped gear shifter the extendible maplight. and controls for the power-adjustable side mirrors, power door locks and the high-intensity foglamps.
Master controls for the power windows are on the drivers door armrest. The controls for Supras optional power sunroof with dual maplight controls are located overhead.
To make any trip less fatiguing. Supras front Sport Seats, tailored in richly-patterned fabric. have reclining seat backs, 4-way adjustable headrests, and lengthy fore-and-aft adjustment for added comfort.
In addition, the driver's Sport Seat has a virtually limitless range of adjust-ments-including side bolster width. bottom cushion height and thigh sup-port. The driver's seat also has a unique pneumatic lumbar support system.
For short or long trips. Supra has the right stuff for uncompromised comfort.
Racing teams go to great lengths to favor their drivers with custom-fitted seats for comfort and support. Toyota's design team has done the same for you. with a body-conforming anthropomet-rically engineered driver's seat available only in the new Supra for 1982.
The Supra driver's Sport Seat features a unique, pneumatically adjustable lumbar support system for tireless miles of motoring. An air pump located between the seat and center console is used to inflate three pillows in the lower seat back to increase support against the lower back: the driver simply presses one or more of the push-buttons located on the side of the seat to adjust the degree and position of lumbar support.
As the miles build up, you can relieve thigh pressure by altering the firmness of the forward part of the seat cushion, or The seat back rake angle is adjustable to any preterred driving position. And to hold you firmly in place on curving roads, the seat side bolsters adjust inward or outward for upper torso support. Even the Sport Seat's headrest is fully adjustable back and forth, up and down.
Of course, the Supras front seat passenger is also treated to pleasurable motoring with a Sport Seat that features a fully reclining seat back, 4-way adjustable headrest and contoured side bolsters for comfortable support.
To make your touring experience even more relaxing, Supra standard equipment also includes variable assist power steering with tilt wheel, power-assisted brakes, and Cruise Control that lets you maintain a pre-set speed accelerate or reduce speed at the touch of a switch.
And to help while-away those pleasurable hours behind the wheel, Supra surrounds you with the sound of a superbly designed electronic AM/FM/MPX stereo receiver with five speakers. It rivals the reproduction quality of a fine home audio system.
The real beauty of the new Supra is that sportiness you want, without sacrificing one touch of comfort.
Supras automatic dimate control system maintains constant temperature summer or winter. Balance control directs conditioned air to left or right. Dash-mounted vents, plus vents beneath steering wheel and glove compartment. provide full-flow effectiveness.
Anthropometrically designed drivers Sport Seat is an exclusive feature in the 1982 Supra. Unique three-pillow lumbar support system is infinitely adjustable for reducing fatigue in the lower back. Pneumatic pump. conveniently located next to seat. is used to increase the size of the pillows. To change lumbar position or degree of support, driver adds air or releases it with the buttons at the right side of the seat.
Supra's Cruise Control maintains pre-set speed uphill, downhill and on level roads. To accelerate, slow down or change speed setting, driver simply touches a switch close to till steering wheel. A touch of a switch or a tap on the brake pedal disengages system.
New Supras front Sport Seats have generous fore-and-aft adjustment. full-range tilting seat backs, and 4-way adjustable headrests for comfortable motoring. Drivers Sport Seat has pheumatic lumbar support system and adjustable side bolsters for upper torso support.
With 5-speaker positioning, signals from left and right stereo channels are fed to two 1o-watt front speakers, two io-wall rear speakers, and into a 20-watl center-mounted sub-woofer to surround you with richer. fuller sound. Optional system shown above has electronic tuner, graphic equalizer amplifier and cassette.
The 1982 Celica Supra L-Type was created to let you experience high performance motoring in tastefully refined, luxuriously appointed comfort.
The sleek body, crafted into an energy-efficient wedge shape, helps reduce wind noise for hushed, comfortable travel at cruising speeds.
Of course, Supra L-Type performance is on a par with its Supra running mate.
There is the same dynamic feel of a 28 liter electronically fuel-injected Twin Cam engine: the same stopping power of 4-wheel, power-assisted ventilated disc brakes: and the same aplomb with which it handles any road, thanks to its independent rear suspension.
Variable assist rack-and-pinion power steering provides near-effortless handling. Cruise Control is a relaxing asset on the Interstate. There is fuss-free automatic temperature control air conditioning. And an electronic AM/FM/ MPX stereo receiver with five speakers that surround you with sound.
And the piece de resistance: an available Digital Electronic Display instrument panel with a Trip Computer that serves as your computerized navigator in this new world of grand touring. Supra style.
The 1982 Supra L-Type fulfills your every whim for comfort and conven-ience. Softly cushioned striped velour seats provide a lush, inviting environment. And when tailored in the sensuous beauty of optional leather shown here, the look and feel of luxury are heightened even further.
Automated amenities are the rule. not the exception. Touch a switch, and the doors lock with a hushed click.
Touch another to precisely position the dual outside mirrors, or to open or close the optional power sunroof.
The steering wheel and 5-speed transmission shilt knob are wrapped in soft leather for a comfortable grip.
Supra L-Type can be equipped with the innovative 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission that automatically shifts into a fuel-saving* overdrive mode at approximately 35 miles per hour In overdrive, the transmissions torque converter locks up to eliminate driveline slippage for better more fuel-efficient performance.
The new Supra is more than a serene environment for long-distance motor-ing: it makes even everyday driving a Grand Touring experience.
Everything you want for confident. comfortable driving is designed into the driver-engineered 1982 Celica Supra and Supra L-Type. These incredible machines can also be personalized with such options as two-tone paint. a power sunroof, or a sound system with electronic AM/FM/MPX stereo tuner with graphic equalizer/amplifier and tape cassette.
You can equip your Supra L-Type with one of the most advanced motoring accessories on the road today: the sophisticated Digital Electronic Display instrument panel with Trip Computer.
This remarkable touring aid features an electronic LED tachometer, digital speedometer, electronic fuel level and coolant temperature indicators.
The Trip Computer can calculate and display such information as estimated time of arrival (ETA), fuel consumption in miles-per-gallon and the distance remaining to reach your destination.
The Celica Supra and Supra L-Type for 1982. They are beautifully equipped to complement both your driving prowess and your lifestyle.
Anthropometrically engineered Supra Sport Seat has wide range of seat back, headrest and thigh adjustments to help reduce driver fatigue. Lower back (lumbar) area has unique. pneumatically adjustable support.
Distinclive two-tone paint combinations are available to add still more flair to the new Supra.
Trip Computer can be programmed to display various travel information. including fuel economy in miles-per-gallon at any speed.
Rear window has electric defogger to help rearward vision. Wiper/washer system has intermittent wiping cycle.
Controls for windshield wiper washer and lights are stalk-mounted on the steering column. Cruise Control switch is close at hand, and switch for remote mirrors is on the center console.
Close-ratio 5-speed transmission has a leather-wrapped shift knob to provide a comfortable grip.
Stereo system has electronic tuner cassette, 7-channel graphic equalizer for tone control and 105-watt power amplifier.
Graphic tachometer displays rpm with color-coded indicators on a rising curve. Alterate fuel gauge mode displays last four gallons in 1/2 gallon increments.
| CELICA SUPRA FEATURES | Supra | Supra L-Type |
| S–Standard O–Optional –Not available | ||
| MECHANICAL | ||
| 2.8 liter 6-cylinder Twin Cam engine | S | S |
| Electronic Fuel Injection | S | S |
| Fully transistorized ignition | S | S |
| 5-speed overdrive transmission | S | S |
| 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission | – | O |
| Rack-and-pinion steering w/variable power assist | S | S |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | S | S |
| Independent rear suspension | S | S |
| Limited-slip differential | S | – |
| Ventilated and power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes | S | S |
| Steel-belted radial tires | S | S |
| EXTERIOR | ||
| 7" wide aluminum alloy wheels with 225/60HR14 tires | S | – |
| Aluminum alloy wheels with 195/70SR14 tires | – | S |
| Retractable headlights | S | S |
| Tungsten halogen headlights | S | S |
| Halogen foglamps | S | S |
| Color-keyed nose cap | S | S |
| Dual integrated sail-mounted mirrors w/power remote control | S | S |
| Two-tone paint | O | O |
| Fender flares | S | – |
| Wide protective side moldings | S | S |
| Mud guards front and rear | – | S |
| Electric sunroof | O | O |
| Spoiler-type sunshade | O | – |
| Rear window wiper/washer w/intermittent control | S | S |
| INTERIOR | ||
| Tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure and coolant temperature gauges | S | S |
| Resettable tripmeter | S | S |
| Digital Electronic Display Package | – | O |
| Cruise Control | S | S |
| Power steering w/variable assist | S | S |
| 2-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel | S | S |
| Tilt steering wheel | S | S |
| Steering column-mounted headlight, washer and turn signal controls | S | S |
| Intermittent windshield wipers w/timing control | S | S |
| Automatic temperature control air conditioning | S | S |
| Electric rear window defogger | S | S |
| Tinted glass with shaded windshield band | S | S |
| Digital quartz clock | S | S |
| Fully padded instrument panel w/full center console | S | S |
| Remote rear hatch and locking fuel filler door releases | S | S |
| Power windows and door locks | S | S |
| Reclining front bucket seats | S | S |
| Driver’s seat adjustable height and lumbar support | – | S |
| Sport cloth seat trim | S | – |
| Striped velour cloth seat trim | – | S |
| Leather seat trim | – | O |
| Cut pile wall-to-wall carpeting | S | S |
| 5-speaker electronic AM/FM/MPX stereo receiver | S | S |
| 5-speaker electronic AM/FM/MPX tuner, cassette, equalizer/amplifier | O | O |
| ENGINE TYPE | 6-cylinder in-line Twin Cam EFI | |
| DISPLACEMENT | 2.8 liters (2759 cc) | |
| HORSEPOWER (SAE NET) | 145 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
| TORQUE (SAE NET) | 155 ft-lbs @ 4400 rpm | |
| BODY/FRAME CONSTRUCTION | Unitized body | |
| SUSPENSION FRONT | MacPherson strut with non coaxial coil springs, stabilizer bar and double-acting shock absorbers | |
| SUSPENSION REAR | Independent rear suspension with trailing arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar | |
| STEERING TYPE | Rack-and-pinion w/variable power assist | |
| BRAKES | Ventilated and power-assisted 4-wheel disc | |
| Supra | Supra L-Type | |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches) | ||
| Wheelbase | 102.9 | 102.9 |
| Overall length | 183.5 | 183.5 |
| Overall width | 67.7 | 66.3 |
| Overall height | 52.0 | 52.0 |
| Tread width (front) | 57.9 | 56.3 |
| Tread width (rear) | 56.7 | 55.1 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches) | ||
| (Without sunroof) | ||
| Head room (front) | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| Head room (rear) | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| Leg room (front) | 43.0 | 43.0 |
| Leg room (rear) | 25.4 | 25.4 |
| Shoulder room (front) | 53.3 | 53.3 |
| Shoulder room (rear) | 52.1 | 52.1 |
| CURB WEIGHT (lbs.) | ||
| 5-speed overdrive | 2932 | 2932 |
| 4-speed automatic overdrive | – | 2960 |
| CAPACITIES | ||
| Cargo area, rear seat down (cu. ft.) | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 16.1 | 16.1 |
| TIRES | ||
| Type | Steel-belted radial blackwall | Steel-belted radial blackwall |
| Size | 225/60HR14 | 195/70SR14 |
Super White. Silver Gray Metallicr. Red Metallic. Terra Cotta. Light Blue Metallic. Beige Metallic. Gloss Black. Red/Gloss Black Two-Tone. Silver Gray Metallic/Dark Gray Metallic
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