TOYOTA - Celica Supra MKI 1978-1981

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Mk1  (1978-1981)

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The first Celica Supra was introduced to America in 1979 as Toyota's response to the popular Datsun (a.k.a Nissan) Z-Car. Built on a Celica chassis that was lengthened 5.1 inches, the Supra replaced the Celica's 4-cylinder with a 2.6-liter SOHC inline-6.

In appearance, the Supra was distinguished from the Celica by it's longer wheelbase, wide "B" pillar, unique grille (styled after the 2000GT) and its badging. The first generation Supra is commonly referred to as the Mark I (MKI).

Changes:

1979: The first Celica Supra is introduced in America. Built on a Celica chassis that was lengthened 5.1 inches, the Supra replaced the Celica's 4-cylinder with a 2.6-liter SOHC inline-6. It also featured a four-link rear suspension with coil springs, lateral track bar and stabilizer bar. In appearance, the Supra was distinguished from the Celica by its longer wheelbase, wide "B" pillar, unique grille (styled after the 2000 GT) and its badging.

1980:  Changes are mostly cosmetic for the interior and exterior. The interior gets a redesigned/reshaped center console and a digital quart clock (the 79s had a analog quartz clock). On the exterior are redesigned left/right side view mirrors, the 14x5.5 aluminum rims, which were optional in 79, are now standard (the 79s had steel rims w/plastic wheel covers standard). In addition body molded mudflaps become available. On the Copper Metallic and White cars the flaps were painted the body color while on all other colors the flaps were left black. On the rear of the flaps, painted in white lettering, was the word "Celica".

1981: The big news is a new 2.8 liter SOHC engine that boasts 116 hp and 145 ft-lbs of torque. (hey it may not seem like much today but in 1981 these were fairly respectable numbers). A new Sports Performance Package is offered as an option including sport suspension, raised white letter tires, and front and rear spoilers. Alas this is the last year that an 8-track stereo tape deck is to be offered.  

Model Codes

The model code is broken into two segments. The first segment consists of numbers and letters that identify the chassis/engine combination and drive position. The second segment consists of letters and although I am yet sure I believe they may signify the actual model designation. For example: my 83 L-Type tag reads "MA61L-BLMOFA" while a data tag for my 85 performance model (i.e., P-Type) reads "MA61L-BLMQFA". If I were to speculate (and I am) I would be led to believe the "O" in the second segment signifies an L-Type while the "Q" signifies a perfomance model. I have not received enough contradictory information as yet to sway me from this belief. Keep supplying me with those numbers!

The last letter signifies the drive positon: L = Left Hand Drive, R = Right Hand Drive

MA46L = Celica Supra with 4M-E engine (1979-1980)
MA47L = Celica Supra with 5M-E engine (1981)
MA61L = Celica Supra with 5M-GE- engine (1982-1986)
MA70L = Supra with Non-Turbo 7M-GE engine (1986.5-1992)
MA71L = Supra with Turbo 7M-GTE engine (1987-1992)
JZA80 = Supra with non-Turbo (1993-1997)
JZA8? = Supra with Twin-Turbo (1993-1997)

Color Codes

040 = Super White
137 = Silver Metallic (1980)
141 = Silver (1983 L-Type)
163 = Gray Metallic Clear Coat (198http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">          
202 = Black (1982-1986)
299 = Two-tone Red/Gloss Black (1982)
2P3 = Light Blue/Dark Blue (1984)
2U4 = Dark Blue/Super Silver (1985)
325 = Super Red (92)
379 = Maroon (85)
3E5 = Medium Red Pearl? (1990)
3F2 = Super Deep Red (85-86)
3H1 = Red Pearl (86.5-87)
3H2 = Maroon (86.5)
474 = Copper Metallic (79-80)
861 = Light Blue Metallic (1979)
888 = Light Blue Metallic Clear Coat (1981)
889 = Light Blue Metalic Clear Coat (1982)
896 = Dark Blue Metallic (1983)
8B4 = Dark Blue Metallic (85-86)
8E3 = Dark Blue (87)

Trim Codes

FD12 = Gray Cloth (86.5)
FD32 = Red Cloth (1986.5)
FD82 = Dark Blue Cloth (87)
FJ12 - Gray Cloth (90)
FX21 = Black Cloth (82-83)
FX81 = Blue Cloth (84)
FW81 = Light Blue Cloth (82 L-Type)
GL36 = Maroon Leather(85)
GL81 = Dark Blue Cloth (82-83 L-Type)
GR26 = Gray Cloth (84)
GR36 = Maroon Cloth (85)
GR86 = Blue Cloth (85)
GQ86 = Blue Cloth (85 L-Type)
HB85 = Blue Cloth (81)
LB12 = Gray Leather (87)
LD15 = Shadow Gray Leather (92)
LF21 = Black Leather (83 L-Type)
LG24 = Gray Leather (85-86)
LG26 = Gray Leather (85)
LG36 = Maroon Leather (85-86)
LG86 = Blue Leather (85-86)
LJ81 = Blue Leather (79)
YS34 = Maroon Cloth (84)
YS84 = Light Blue Cloth (84 Performance)
YW41 = Tan Cloth (79)
YW45 = Tan Cloth (80)
YW85 = Blue Cloth (80)


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Edited by: http://p086.ezboard.com/bamigosdosjaponesesantigos.showUserPublicProfile?gid=umtali>Umtali at: 28/10/07 0:08