The Supra moniker is a timeless classic, and the Mk4 was the last pure Japanese Supra before its demise in 2002. The new-gen Supra you see today has German blood coursing through its veins, but before that, it was the era of the 2JZ. Tuners love the beast of an engine, and they can extract four-digit power figures without stressing the engine. Because it was the most performance-oriented car Toyota had ever produced at the time, the Mk4 Supra is regarded as being the most well-known of the preceding generations.

Toyota’s R34 Skyline killer holds true potential, even today

In the 1990s, the popularity of Japanese high-performance sportscars saw a considerable rise. That was primarily because of the Nissan GT-R34 Skyline and the Toyota Supra Mk4. Unfortunately, the Mk4 only lasted five years following its debut, and the whole project was called off due to a sudden fall in sales. However, apart from the beast of an engine under the hood, the overall design of the Mk4 Supra is timeless. Its curves, fixed rear spoiler, more prominent fenders, and instantly recognizable triple-beam headlamps all contribute to its status as a modern classic today.

Who knew the 2JZ-GTE under the hood of the Mk4 was never made to run stock? Nevertheless, this engine is every tuner’s paradise, for it can easily be tuned to achieve ridiculous amounts of power. A stock Mk4 was offered with two engine choices: a naturally aspirated 2JZ and a twin-turbo 2JZ. For obvious reasons, the latter was the more powerful among the two, and it could put out 276 horsepower. However, for the American models, Toyota upgraded the engine with smaller turbochargers and added bigger fuel injectors. As a result, the Supra Turbo could put out a whopping 321 horsepower and 315 pound-feet. Even the legendary E36 M3 couldn’t face the Mk4, as the latter could accelerate 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and go until it hits the limiter at 160 mph.

A low-mileage Supra awaits your attention

A 1998 model of the Mk4 Supra is up for auction and has been driven for only 18,000 miles in 23 years. The car is finished in Quicksilver Metallic on the outside. Although the bodywork appears sober, popping the hood would alter that perception because the 2JZ-GTE has been highly tuned. The twin turbochargers have been swapped for a bigger and single Precision 6266 unit. Other notable engine upgrades include a GReddy intercooler, an HKS T4 exhaust manifold, and a ProEFI ECU. Unfortunately, the seller did not take the Supra to the dyno, so the exact power figures remain a mystery. However, our guess would be around 700-800 horsepower since the setup is not ludicrous enough for 1,000 horsepower.