My 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo Vitals Page
by C. Jensen

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This simple page will serve to document just how much of a pack rat I seem to be I think :-). For those who are interested, this page will be a depot for all the statistics on my particular Supra. This includes the original, mint-condition, window sticker which I kept, a breakdown on assembly data, manufacturing code translation, etc. There will be some minor editing of things like the VIN number to keep people from knowing too much information, but otherwise, there's some interesting stuff here I think. The amount of information here will most likely grow as I find stuff and have more time to scan and crop. So, anyway, enjoy probably the most thoroughly documented car in the group... :-)

The Original Window Sticker

Toyota Manufacturing Data

The For-Sale Ad I Bought The Supra From

Kelley's Blue Book Page I Referenced Before Buying

Differential Code Breakdown Information

Notables: Yes, the VIN is removed for security purposes. Some other interesting things I've noted would be that the sticker says I have the "Leather/Power Seat" option. While I do have leather, the only power I have in my seat is the standard power side bolsters and lumbar support. Thus, this is a seemingly unique option which has made more than a few group members a little envious since I've managed to avoid a weight penalty for an option that, once set, never gets touched anyway. Other than that, everything else seems pretty normal for a Turbo Supra.

Gathered Manfacturing Data (so far): Model Code: MA70L-BLMVZA - Supra, 7M-GTE, left hand drive Paint Code: 3E5 - "Super Red" in US / "Lucifer" in Australia Trim Code: LD12 - Gray Leather Interior Axle Code: G305 - 8" ring gear, 3.727 ratio, 4 pinions w/LSD Transmission Code: R154 - 5-speed manual turbo transmission Serial Number: #167 Production Date: February 1st, 1989 Delivery Date: October 2nd, 1989 Main Assy Plant: Tahara Engine Assy Plant: Kamigo Transmission Assy Plant: Kinu-ura (plant info is a bit sketchy) Supra R&D Location: Higashi-Fuji Technical Center (Mishuku, Susono City, Shizuoka) Performance Testing: Shibetsu Proving Ground (Onnebetsu, Shibetsu City, Hokkaido) (Unless noted, all locations are in Aichi Prefecture, Japan)

Notables: Yes, this is the original clipping from the weekly NJ Want Ad Automotive Press that was the start of my dream of MkIII Turbo ownership. I had been searching for over a year (while I had the '84) for the perfect car with which to build upon and keep for a long, long time. I knew I wanted an 89, 5-sp, turbo motor, ABS, no targa (due to leaking and structural rigidity considerations) and lastly, I wanted it red. Since the '84 was red, I knew that the color stood up well to dirt and scratches. Plus, it's universally the color for a true sports car. I didn't want the leather interior really (maintenance), but the fact that it had the rest of it's 60k extended bumper-to-bumper transferrable warranty on it really sold me and I was done looking. I grabbed my check book, drove up to northern NJ and after very little haggling (since it was in mint condition) we struck a deal for a little less than the listed price. It would be only a little over a year from this point that I would join SOGI and become one of its founding members...

Notables: Yes, amazingly enough, I even kept this photocopy of the Kelley Blue Book New/Used Car Buying Guide, that practically everyone used then to price a car. Because it's a photocopy is why the image is a little on the fuzzy side. Nowadays, the internet lets you access both Kelley's and Edmunds online, but back then the Internet was far less powerful and widespread. Colleges were just getting online and many businesses didn't even have external email yet. How far we've come... :-) On the blown up version of this scan, I digitally circled my reference...

Quick Breakdown: Ring Gear Diameter: 8" Gear Ratio: 3.727:1 Number of Pinion Gears: 4 Limited Slip: Yes Chassis ID: MA71 (70=N/A; 71=Turbo) Engine Series: 7MGT (A link to this graphic also exists on the mods page)

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