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1987 Toyota Supra Base 5MT

The 1987 Toyota Supra Base 5MT is a 200-hp 3.0-liter inline-6 sports coupe with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $20,300 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Supra measures 181.9 inches long on a 102.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,468 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,300 ($58,077 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0-liter inline-6 DOHC 24-valve EFI (7M-GE)
Displacement3 L
Horsepower200 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm (SAE net) rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve
Bore and Stroke83 x 91
Compression Ratio9.1:1
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual overdrive (W58)
1st Gear3.285
2nd Gear1.894
3rd Gear1.275
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.783
Reverse3.768
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 7 in. alloy
Wheels Rear16 x 7 in. alloy
Tires Front225/50VR16
Tires Rear225/50VR16
Dimensions & Weight
Length181.9 in
Width68.7 in
Height51.6 in
Wheelbase102.2 in
Front Track58.5 in
Rear Track58.5 in
Cargo Volume11 ft³
Curb Weight3,468 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.5 in
Headroom Rear33.9 in
Legroom Front43.6 in
Legroom Rear24.7 in
Shoulder Room Front52.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear50.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota SUPRA.

7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota SUPRA

Owner Complaints

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota SUPRA (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Steering1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 7, 2001 · Tires
“TIRE TREAD FLEW OFF ON 1-10 AFTER ONLY 1 WEEK ON CAR. I SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO GENERAL TIRE FOR MY BENT RIM THEY REPLIED WITH A LETTER CLAIMING THAT THERE WAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE…”
Apr 7, 1999 · Steering
“WHILE DRIVER IS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE STEERING SHAFT FELL OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN.”
Oct 19, 1998 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“OIL PAN FAILED RESULTING IN LEAK.”
Jul 7, 1998 · Vehicle Speed Control
“VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED WHEN CONSUMER TOOK GEAR OUT OF PARK TO REVERSE FOR UNKNOWN REASON. MANUFACTURER NOFITIED. *AK”
Dec 6, 1996 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“UPON STARTING ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN 2 WEEKS, EXPERIENCED UNCONTROLLABLE UNINTENDENT ACCELERATION WHEN AT POINT OF SLIGHT PRESSURE TO ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE SURGED THEN POPPED OUT THROUGH…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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