Here is a concise summary of the provided text about the Toyota Supra:
**History**
* Introduced in 1978 as a more powerful version of the Toyota Celica
* Initially called "Celica Supra" (later referred to as "Mark 1")
* Collaborated with Lotus for engineering expertise
* Evolved through "Mark" generations: Mark 2 (1981), Mark 3 (1986), and Mark 4 (1993)
**Key Features and Innovations**
* Powerful engines, including the legendary 2JZ inline-6
* Turbocharged variants (e.g., 7M-GTE, Twin Turbo R)
* Advanced for its time: six-speed gearbox, powerful brakes, and aerodynamic design
**Impact and Legacy**
* Starred in the original "Fast and Furious" (2001), popularizing Japanese sports cars
* Highly tunable, leading to a large aftermarket following
* Discontinued in 2002, but remains highly sought after (mint-condition Mark 4 can sell for six figures)
**Future**
* Rumors of a new Supra in development through a Toyota-BMW alliance, potentially as a performance hybrid.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentences:
**Historical Facts**
1. The Ford Mustang was released in 1964, launching the pony car craze.
2. Toyota introduced the rear-wheel drive Celica in 1970.
3. The Celica Supra (also known as A40) was first released in 1978.
4. The Supra's original engine was based on Toyota's 2000GT sports car engine from the 1960s.
**Model Evolution**
5. The first major update to the Supra was released in 1981 (A50, commonly referred to as Mark II).
6. In 1986, the Supra was updated again (A70, commonly referred to as Mark III).
7. The Mark III Supra initially gained significant weight, but a turbocharged version was released in 1987.
8. The Mark IV Supra was first released in 1993, featuring a new design and improved performance.
9. The Mark IV Supra used the 2JZ engine, known for its power and reliability.
**Specifications and Features**
10. The 1987 Turbocharged Mark III Supra produced 230 horsepower.
11. The Mark IV Supra had the most powerful brakes and best stopping distance of any production car between 1997 and 2004 (according to Car and Driver).
12. The 2JZ engine was highly modifiable, with some tuned versions reaching over 800 horsepower.
**Pop Culture and Sales**
13. The Mark IV Supra starred in the original "Fast and Furious" movie (2001) alongside Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.
14. The movie helped popularize Japanese sports cars and car culture worldwide.
15. Toyota ceased Supra sales in America in 1998 and globally in 2002.
**Legacy and Future**
16. Mint-condition Mark IV Supras can sell for six figures today, despite originally costing around $40,000.
17. Toyota and BMW have formed an alliance to build a new sports car platform, with rumors of a potential new Supra model.
18. The possible new Supra might be a performance hybrid, bringing hypercar performance to a more accessible market.