Toyota Supra in 1981

1981
In the coming year, 1981, the Supra received an upgrade in displacement with the 2.8L (2759cc, 168cuin) 5M-E engine. It is still a 12-valve SOHC engine, but makes 116hp (87kW) and 145lb·ft (197N·m) of torque. The cars automatic transmission was changed to the revised Toyota A43D and it gained a revised final drive gearing. Because of the change in engine and transmission they dubbed a new chassis code of MA47. The final year of the MK I Supra it achieved a 0-60 MPH time of 10.24 seconds and finished the 1/4 mile in 19.5 seconds at 77.7 MPH.Also in 1981, a new Sports Performance Package became an option, which included sport suspension, raised white letter tires, and front and rear spoilers. This also marked the last year that the 8-track cartridge was offered in any Supras.