European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 30, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday october 30, 1986 the stars and stripes car Corner Toyota s Supra is fast and silent Highway Cruiser when Toyota s German subsidiary Al Cologne showed off is catalytic converter equipped lineup to the press recently it also brought along its new 3-liter Supra sport scar no converter on his one for some Quick test drive purposes. As we had missed he initial Supra presentation in August we looked for Ward loan Outing in this car and i was an Outing Worth wailing for. First some Brief background. The Supra series has been in the Toyota lineup for almost 10 years  has been a celica derivative known As the  with this new third generation Model the Supra now stands on its own Asa rear wheel Dave luxury sports tar while the celica establishes its own identity As a front wheel drive Cut Model. With he Supra moving into its Awn Toyota now offers three separate and Dis Tinct sports cars the Supra the celica it and the mr-2 mid engine Model a Strong lineup i n this specially Field. The new Supra is a 2-plus-l design with room for two adults in Back for Short trips or to children for Long trips if the children Are Small ones. It is powered by an extremely smooth and silent fuel injected twin Cam 3-liter inline 6-Cylindcr engine of 204 horse Power the . Version is nearly the same with 200 horsepower. This engine with four valves per Cylinder re places he 2.8-liter used previously. The car is Quick with a listed figure of Zeroto-62 Mph of 8.2 seconds and a top Speed of 137 Mph. It s also a big heavy luxurious automobile and too smooth quiet he noise level is extremely Low and Well insulated from the Road for one to obtain a genuine sports car  in other words the Supra is perhaps too civilized to be classified As a sports car bul definitions in this area Are always hazy and difficult to arrive at. Wilh the ride somewhat on he , the Supra can Busl be termed a Superior High Speed autobahn Cruiser of sporting Chancie and appearance. The brakes first rate Are Venti lated discs All around and have an anti lock system incorporated As Standard. Also Standard is Power assist steering rack and Pinion. The Supra Cost car had a removable roof panel that could be stored in he trunk the trunk offering a lot of Roo for a car of this Type. The backs of he two rear scats also May be flipped for Ward on a separate basis to create additional Luggage space. The Interior is modern luxurious and Plush to say the least with Power appointments too numerous to list Here. A feature we especially liked was the flexible steering wheel. When leaving the Supra you flip the steering wheel up for easy exit and it remains there for easy entry the next Lime you drive. When re engaging the wheel before driving Oil i automatically positions itself where you had it before a neat idea. Power seating is also involved with Lumbar support adjustments performed electronically. With seemingly endless Power adjustments the final seating driving position is obviously  instrumentation is Complete with All knobs including air conditioning adjustment right where you want them. The location of the gear shift lever is also just right he gear changes requiring Little Effort. The Gearbox is As smooth As the engine and the combination offers genuine driving pleasure. Summing up the Supra is an attractive and interesting High Lech new car Supra with 204 has a photo the new rear Hecl drive Tonu Supra sports car gains separate identity now hit it is no longer a derivative of the celica series which has gone the front that should enjoy Garcal Success on the world markets. On the German Market the Supra i priced Al 49,200 Marks about 124,600this Price including 14 percent tax. Meanwhile the 1987 .-Spccifica Tion models will be available in mid no vember at the various Toyota car world outlets in Germany some 35 of them with the base Price just Over �21,000. Automatic transmission is optional at extra Cost. Firm expands services taking a look Ai other automotive matters the Carolina Auto processing service of Charleston s.c., announce recently that it has expanded its services. The firm provides services to military personnel and Dod civilian employees who ship automobiles to Charleston at for Emmen expense from overseas ases. The firm has now added commercial shipments into the South Carolina port authority and will process commercially shipped vehicles through the port authority and Clear them through . Cus Toms. It also operates two Branch offices wheel drive route. The new Supra is pow ered by a 3-Liler, 6-Cyllnder engine four Alrex per Cylinder which develops 204 horsepower. Near the International Airport and Charleston  include vehicle pickup at the Charleston outport terminal vehicle inspection any necessary maintenance an repair refitting of the catalytic converter and other maintenance items. The firm s personnel menu flights and takes the customer to his car with delivery Ona seven Day around the clock basis. For details on services and costs plus application forms those interested Maycheck with he Bromer Haven terminal vehicle processing Branc most 1to-Tmo offices or write Carolina Auto processing so Vicc . Bos 0328.Charleston, s.c., 29404. The phone is 803 352-2592. Stuttgart show ends Sunda the Stuttgart Ama 86 Auto show an annual major exhibition in German which features new production cars Rac ing and rally cars As Well As motorcycle Sand other vehicles continues through sunday at the Killenberg Park  hours including sunday s final show Day arc 9 . Through 6 . Randy Barnett annual London to Brighton run set sunday its certainly no secret that Brit Ain revels in tradition and on sunday one of its most famous rites will continue with he London to Brighton commemoration run. More than 300 Veteran care from Europe and the United states Only Hose manufactured before 1905. Will leave from Lon Don s serpentine Row in Hyde Park the first to be lagged away Al 8 ,if All goes Well most cars should be on their Way from the starting Point by 9 . The oldest cars leave first and All cars must reach the Seaside resort of Brighton 53 Miles South to Quality for a coveted finisher s plaque from the Royal automobile club Rac. The first arrivals Are expected to reach Brighton s Madeira drive shortly before 11 30 ., with cars continuing to arrive until around 4 . The first London to Brighton run was staged in 1896 when a Vanguard of wealthy automobile enthusiasts celebrated the repeal of the highways act. This Law had required cart to be driven Al a walking Pace and Drivers were required to have a Man with a red Flag i front of the car so thai people and hone drawn vehicles would be warned of the car s approach. Backers of the Boneless Carriage had campaigned Long and Bard Toraye " m a1904 old left and a 1904 a Ankara lessor m Westminster Bridie in rag 19m ism Dwiko Bali Etna pm. Parliament did repeal the act decided to celebrate. The gentlemen enjoyed a in off with a nut to Brighton this traditional event has been held. I very year since except during world wars i and 11. So if you should be visiting in London this weekend Don t Mill it 8.b.