1988 Toyota Supra Turbo 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1991 Toyota Supra Turbo Automatic 3.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Toyota Supra in White, front left, 2025-05-12 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Supra MK III by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Toyota Supra Turbo Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Toyota Supra in White, rear left, 2025-05-12 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo 5MT is a 230-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 sports coupe with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,070 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 230 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 246 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Supra measures 181.9 inches long on a 102.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,530 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,070 ($66,126 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0-liter inline-6 DOHC 24-valve turbocharged EFI with air-to-air intercooler (7M-GTE) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Boost Pressure | 5 psi |
| Horsepower | 230 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 246 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 83 x 91 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive (R154) |
| 1st Gear | 3.251 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.955 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.753 |
| Reverse | 3.18 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7 in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7 in. alloy |
| Tires Front | 225/50VR16 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50VR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.9 in |
| Width | 68.7 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in |
| Front Track | 58.5 in |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,530 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 33.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 24.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota SUPRA.
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota SUPRA
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota SUPRA (2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
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 1988 TOYOTA SUPRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.