fot en en A nn a A ‘north shore. THE VOICE OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER SUNDAY » WEDNESDAY « FRIDAY DEAL APPEARANCE MODIFIED 2 Supra Turbo Sport Roof wos Toyota’s ‘89 Supra gets a surge of horsepower DETAILED MODIFICATIONS affecting appearance and performance set the predecessors. “The Supra has always been a trend-setter with its attractive styl- ing and hi-tech, twin cam/multi- valve engine’? comments Toyota Canada Inc. senior vice-president Hector Dupuis. “This remains so for 1989 with its front spoiler, bumper, grille and exterior mirrors and a_ revised three-piece rear spoiler on Supra Turbo models. In addition, steer- ing and suspension improvements will increase cornering perfor- mance while engine modifications in the Turbo model will improve driveability while adding a few more horsepower.”’ LAYOUT RETAINED With its ctucked-waist body, Supra retains the classic front- engine, rear-wheel drive GT sports 1989 Supra apart from _ its car layout. In addition to the three-door liftback body style, Supra is available with a remov- able sport roof for those who prefer open air driving. Output from Supra’s_ elec- tronically fuel injected, twin cam/24-valve, 3.0 titre, six- cylinder engine drives through a five-speed manual overdrive transmission. An optional four- speed automatic overdrive transmission with high perfor- mance lockup torque converter is available on selected models. The naturally aspirated Supra produces 200 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. Supra Turbo boasts 232 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, an in- crease of two over last year’s model. However, modifications to the turbo system allow high boost pressure to be maintained even at high engine revolutions for im- proved horsepower and torque. Driveability has been enhanced with more torque while highway cruising is also improved with a revised rear axle ratio. IMPROVEMENTS MADE Interior improvements for 1989 include a redesigned steering wheel with integrated rim, spokes and a thicker grip surface. Steering wheel-mounted cruise control switches have been relocated to a more convenient position while all instrument panel surfaces and components such as steering wheel, switches, audio, plus centre con- sole, gear shift knob and boot are blacked out for a more uniform appearance. All audio switches and controls have been completely redesigned in size, shape and layout. An adjust- able nine-way driver’s sport seat with power lumbar support and side bolsters, recline, fore/aft and vertical adjustments is standard equipment, , With automatic climate control and ‘‘Acoustic Flaver’’ six-speaker AM stereo/FM stereo four-channel 80 watt sound system, Supra is definitely a luxury sports machine. New seat and door trim fabric on all models plus cut pile carpeting enhaace this feeling. Optional leather seat surfaces and door panels on Turbo models feature an even more iuxurious top-stitched gathered look. A true sporting machine in the grand touring tradition, Supra features four-wheel independent suspension with double wishbones, gas-filled MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bars. To im- prove cornering performance and driving stability rear suspension performance rods have been added to 1989 models while coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bars have been strengthened. a FEATURES STANDARD Variable assist power rack and pinion steering is standard on nat- urally aspirated Supras. Supra Turbo features a new progressive rate power steering system which produces lower steering effort at low speed and quicker response and more road feel at medium and high speed. Antilock Braking System (A.B.S.) is standard equipment on Supra Turbo and optional on nat- urally aspirated models. “Supra has always been a trend setter and 1989 will be no excep- tion. For 1989 all Turbo models in Arctic White will feature cofor- keyed white aluminum alloy wheels, and body side mouldings. All models have redesigned rear turn and backup lamps which re- main white until they are operated,”’ concludes Dupuis. The naturally aspirated Supra is Priced from $30,958, while Supra Turbo prices start at $35,348.