22SUPRAÐOUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES
SUPRA
OUTLINE NEW FEATURES
The Supra, which represents Toyota's advanced automotive technology, has earned a reputation as a truly luxurious
sports car. The following changes have been made for the 1997 model year.
1. Model Line±Up
The JZA80L±ALPVZA model has been discontinued.
The JZA80L±ALFVZA and JZA80L±AJFVZA models have been added.
2. Exterior Design
The multi±reflector type headlights are adopted.
The design of the turn signal light, front bumper and rear combination light has been changed.
3. Interior Equipment
The front seats have been changed from the separate±headrest type seats of the '96 model to the integrated headrest
type seats without changing their basic design.
4. 2JZ±GTE Engine
An aluminum radiator core is adopted for weight reduction.
5. Differential
A differential gear ratio has been changed on he 2JZ±GE engine model.
A helical gear type torque±sensing LSD is available as an option on the 2JZ±GE engine model and 2JZ±GTE engine
with automatic transmission model.
6. Drive Shaft
An outboard joint of drive shaft has been changed from cross±groove type CVJ (Constant±Velocity Joint) to Rzeppa
type CVJ on the 2JZ±GE engine model.
7. Brakes
A master cylinder diameter has been changed on the 2JZ±GTE engine model.
An ABS has been changed to the 2±position solenoid valve type actuator.
