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Fourth generation · A80 (Mk IV) · 1993–1998

1997Toyota Supra

The legendary A80 — the twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE made it a tuning icon. The US version's twin-turbo six was rated 320 hp; the last US-market A80 was a 1998 model.

Fourth generation · A80 (Mk IV)

1997 Toyota Supra RZ-S, fourth generation — coupe, front three-quarter view

Photo: “1997 Toyota Supra RZ-S VVTi Tiptronic 3.0” by Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 1997 Toyota Supra model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Complete, source-verified lineup

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Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

4factory configurations
Verified complete for the U.S.-marketHow this lineup was verified

We checked this U.S.-market lineup against period sources for factory trim, engine, transmission, and cited special-edition combinations represented by the exact-year records. Every version shown below has its own detail page.

Verified 2026-09-01 from Toyota USA Newsroom — 2024 GR Supra celebrates 45 years of legendary power, Toyota Motor Sales USA — preserved Supra factory brochure archive.

4versions shown
Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe

Supra 5-Speed Manual

Body
Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe
Engine
3.0L 2JZ-GE naturally aspirated inline-six (220 hp)
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe

Supra Automatic

Body
Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe
Engine
3.0L 2JZ-GE naturally aspirated inline-six (220 hp)
Gearbox
4-speed electronically controlled automatic
Built
Regular production
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Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe

Supra Turbo 6-Speed Manual

Body
Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe
Engine
3.0L 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six (320 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe

Supra Turbo Automatic

Body
Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe
Engine
3.0L 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six (320 hp)
Gearbox
4-speed electronically controlled automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version

The 1997 model year

Overview

Toyota's U.S. factory history and preserved exact-year literature document 4 1997 A80 Supra configurations. The roster keeps trim, engine, and transmission applicability explicit rather than treating equipment packages or neighboring-year combinations as separate cars.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.0L 2JZ-GE naturally aspirated inline-six (220 hp)
  • 3.0L 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six (320 hp)
Transmissions
5-speed manual, 4-speed electronically controlled automatic, 6-speed manual
Body styles
Three-door rear-wheel-drive liftback coupe

Year over year

What changed

  • The turbo six-speed returned beside the Turbo automatic and both naturally aspirated transmissions.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • The exact-year factory archive restores four U.S. powertrain configurations.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Inspect rust, cooling and fuel systems, age-sensitive rubber, drivetrain operation, and modification quality on the individual car; verify service parts against the exact engine and transmission before ordering.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 1997 Supra on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1997 Toyota Supra. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
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Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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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

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1997 · 2JZ-GE · United States · Exact 1997 naturally aspirated A80 service record; this schedule is not applied to the 2JZ-GTE turbo.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Toyota — 1997 Supra 2JZ-GE normal-service 7500 MI or 12000 KM record (Operation CHARM) · Replace — Engine Oil · checked

  • Engine oil filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1997 · 2JZ-GE · United States · Exact 1997 naturally aspirated A80 service record; this schedule is not applied to the 2JZ-GTE turbo.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Toyota — 1997 Supra 2JZ-GE normal-service 7500 MI or 12000 KM record (Operation CHARM) · Replace — Oil Filter, Engine · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1997 · 2JZ-GE · United States · Exact 1997 naturally aspirated A80 service record; this schedule is not applied to the 2JZ-GTE turbo.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Replace coolant; check for leaks and proper thermostat action.

    Source: Toyota — 1997 Supra 2JZ-GE normal-service 30000 MI or 48000 KM record (Operation CHARM) · Replace — Coolant · checked

  • Engine air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1997 · 2JZ-GE · United States · Exact 1997 naturally aspirated A80 service record; this schedule is not applied to the 2JZ-GTE turbo.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Replace; extremely dusty conditions may require more frequent service.

    Source: Toyota — 1997 Supra 2JZ-GE normal-service 30000 MI or 48000 KM record (Operation CHARM) · Replace — Air Filter Element · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1997 · 2JZ-GE · United States · Exact 1997 naturally aspirated A80 service record; this schedule is not applied to the 2JZ-GTE turbo.

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 96,000 km · Replace with the same type originally equipped and set the specified gap.

    Source: Toyota — 1997 Supra 2JZ-GE normal-service 60000 MI or 96000 KM record (Operation CHARM) · Replace — Spark Plug · checked

  • Limited-slip differential oil

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1997 · 2JZ-GE · Limited-slip differential equipped · United States · Exact 1997 naturally aspirated A80 service record; this schedule is not applied to the 2JZ-GTE turbo.

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 96,000 km · Replace.

    Source: Toyota — 1997 Supra 2JZ-GE normal-service 60000 MI or 96000 KM record (Operation CHARM) · Replace — Fluid, Differential; limited-slip differential oil · checked

  • Engine oil, air, and fuel filters — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin B1405 / PA4060 / BF1112

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

    Applies to: 1997 · 2JZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE · United States · The catalog's 1997 2997cc fuel-injected Supra row covers the A80 2JZ engine family. Confirm the VIN, engine, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 552, 1997 Toyota Supra 2997cc (3.0L) FI (VIN D/E) row — Lube — B1405; Air — PA4060; Fuel — BF1112 · checked

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  1. Toyota USA Newsroom — 2024 GR Supra celebrates 45 years of legendary power
  2. Toyota Motor Sales USA — preserved Supra factory brochure archive

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