Toyota Supra (JZA80)

About Toyota Supra:

The Toyota Supra JZA80, widely known as the MK4 Supra, is one of the defining Japanese sports cars of the 1990s. Its flowing bodywork, driver-focused cockpit and 3.0-litre straight-six engines give it a distinctive character that continues to attract enthusiasts.

Produced from 1993 to 2002, the JZA80 combines rear-wheel drive with a choice of naturally aspirated or twin-turbo performance. For Australian buyers looking to import a Toyota Supra from Japan, the range offers everything from an enjoyable weekend cruiser to a highly capable turbocharged sports car.

Engines and transmissions

Japanese-market JZA80 Supras were offered with two engines: the naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE, rated at 165kW (225PS), and the sequential twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE, rated at 206kW (280PS) in factory specification.

Both are 3.0-litre inline-six engines, delivering the smooth response associated with Toyota’s 2JZ family. The naturally aspirated models offer progressive power delivery, while the twin-turbo variants provide substantially stronger acceleration.

Transmission choices vary by variant and production year, with five-speed manuals, Getrag six-speed manuals and four-speed automatics available across the range. All JZA80 models are rear-wheel drive.

Variants to know

Supra SZ: The core naturally aspirated model, powered by the 2JZ-GE and offered with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. It combines classic Supra styling with smooth, accessible performance.

Supra SZ-R: The sporting naturally aspirated variant, adding equipment such as a limited-slip differential and upgraded suspension. Early examples use a five-speed manual, while the April 1996 update introduced a Getrag six-speed manual.

Supra RZ: The performance-focused twin-turbo variant, powered by the 2JZ-GTE. Early cars were available with a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic; from the 1995 update, the RZ became manual-only. Equipment evolved over its production run, with later examples featuring larger brakes and additional chassis upgrades.

Supra RZ-S: A twin-turbo variant introduced in 1995 with a simpler equipment specification than the RZ. Offered with a Getrag six-speed manual or four-speed automatic, it provides the same factory-rated turbo engine output with a different balance of equipment and options.

Supra GZ: The luxury-focused twin-turbo variant offered in the earlier range. Equipped with a four-speed automatic, it suits buyers seeking turbocharged performance with a greater emphasis on comfort and convenience.

Supra Aero Top: A removable-roof version offered on selected SZ and early GZ models. Japanese-market Aero Top examples were supplied with automatic transmissions, adding open-air appeal to the Supra’s grand-touring character.

Early and updated models

The April 1996 facelift refreshed the front lighting and bumper details, alongside equipment changes and the introduction of the six-speed SZ-R.

Later twin-turbo models gained VVT-i variable valve timing, improving torque and drivability while retaining the Japanese-market 280PS rating. Suspension, brakes and cabin equipment also differ across production years, giving buyers a worthwhile choice of specifications.

Choosing your Supra

The JZA80 features double-wishbone suspension at all four corners, a low seating position and a distinctive wraparound dashboard. Its small rear seats and hatchback luggage area provide useful flexibility for a sports coupe.

With many examples now modified, original specification, condition and the quality of any upgrades are important parts of selecting the right car.

The Toyota Supra JZA80 remains an appealing Japanese sports car to import into Australia, offering iconic styling, straight-six performance and a broad variety of variants. Fukasawa Car Imports can help source a MK4 Supra that suits your preferred engine, transmission, roof style and budget.