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10 Cars From the 90s That Were Basically Rolling Concept Cars

3. Toyota Supra MKIV

3. Toyota Supra MKIV
A classic Toyota Supra with pop-up headlights, embodying the essence of JDM automotive design. | Image from www.pickpik.com (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Toyota Supra MKIV, introduced in 1993, showcased a design that blended aerodynamic efficiency with aggressive styling. Its sleek, swooping lines and pop-up headlights contributed to a drag coefficient of just 0.31, enhancing both performance and visual appeal. Under the hood, the Supra featured a 3.0-liter inline-six engine, with the turbocharged variant delivering 276 horsepower and 318 lb-ft of torque. This power was managed by a sophisticated sequential twin-turbo system, where one turbocharger operated at low speeds for quick response, while the second engaged at higher RPMs to provide sustained power. This innovative setup allowed the Supra to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 4.6 seconds, rivaling many concept cars of its era.

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