Three-door liftback · 2.8L 5M-E SOHC fuel-injected inline-six (116 hp)

1981 Toyota Supra Celica Supra 5-Speed Manual


Toyota offered the 1981 US Celica Supra with its inline-six and this manual-transmission configuration.

1981 Toyota Celica Supra, first generation — coupe, front three-quarter view
Exact 1981 Supra reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “Toyota Celica Supra (1981) - 52379373544” by andreboeni / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Celica Supra
Body style
Three-door liftback
Engine
2.8L 5M-E SOHC fuel-injected inline-six (116 hp)
Transmission
5-speed manual overdrive

United States configuration. The optional Sports Performance Package added firmer suspension and front/rear spoilers; it was not a separate model grade.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1981 Toyota Supra Celica Supra 5-Speed Manual. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
2
Factory intervals
0
Fitment-scoped
2
Exact references
2

Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin B229

    This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish an oil-change interval or a complete maintenance schedule.

    Applies to: 1981 · 5M-E 2.8L · United States · The catalog's 1981 Celica 2759cc (2.8L) fuel-injected VIN M row is the six-cylinder Celica Supra application. Confirm the installed engine and filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 559, 1981 Toyota Celica 2759cc (2.8L) FI (VIN M) row — Lube — B229 · checked

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    • Validated equivalentBaldwin B229

      Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed

      Baldwin's application table lists B229 for the 1981 six-cylinder Celica application. Confirm the car is a 5M-E 2.8L Celica Supra and verify dimensions before ordering.

      Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 559, 1981 Toyota Celica 2759cc (2.8L) FI (VIN M) row — Lube — B229 · checked

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  • Fuel filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin BF1100

    This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish a replacement interval or a complete maintenance schedule.

    Applies to: 1981 · 5M-E 2.8L · United States · The catalog's 1981 Celica 2759cc (2.8L) fuel-injected VIN M row is the six-cylinder Celica Supra application. Confirm the installed engine and filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 559, 1981 Toyota Celica 2759cc (2.8L) FI (VIN M) row — Fuel — BF1100 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Validated equivalentBaldwin BF1100

      Qty. 1 · Fuel filter · catalog-listed

      Baldwin's application table lists BF1100 for the 1981 six-cylinder Celica application. Confirm the car is a 5M-E 2.8L Celica Supra and verify dimensions before ordering.

      Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 559, 1981 Toyota Celica 2759cc (2.8L) FI (VIN M) row — Fuel — BF1100 · checked

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Sources

  1. Toyota USA Newsroom — Supra: An Icon a Half-Century in the Making

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