Even if you're not very well versed in cars, you have probably heard at least something about the Toyota brand. The Japanese manufacturer is one of the most profitable globally and has been for several decades now. When it comes to sports cars and high-performance vehicles in general, Toyota has always focused more on sedans than on coupes and convertibles. That's why it comes as a bit of a surprise that there are a few Toyota models among the list of fastest mass-produced cars ever made.
The Toyota Supra, Celica, and MR2 are all fast cars. The Supra is the fastest Toyota and is one of the best sports cars ever made. The Supra has a top speed of 150 mph. The Celica GT-Four can achieve 140 mph, and the MR2 has a top speed of 130 mph. The Celica GT-Four is also very fast and handles well in corners and winding roads. The MR2 is a smaller car, but it has a light body, which allows it to accelerate quickly. Both of these cars have rear-wheel drive and five-cylinder engines.
The most popular Toyota model by far is the Camry. But some other models can go faster than the Camry, and they are all in the Supra family. The Supra is not a family of cars, though. It's one specific car that has been around since 1993. The Supra is not the only Toyota to be a member of an exclusive club, though; there are only two Lexus IS 300s in existence that has a top speed of more than 180 mph.
Lexus IS-F is also competent in speed (169 mph), but several other models will suit you better if you prefer smaller vehicles. For example, a sports car called the Scion TC RS can reach speeds up to 125 mph and has 5-star safety ratings in all categories from both NHTSA and IIHS. The Scion TC RS also comes at an affordable price of $19,000-$24,000 depending on trim level and options chosen. The Scion TC RS was released in October 2006 as a 2007 model year vehicle.
Be sure to visit our dealership for more information on the different Toyota models. The differences can be quite striking. However, the power numbers don't tell the whole story for any given model. The performance of a sports car or supercar can be affected by a wide range of factors apart from power, with traction and weight being just two examples. Ultimately, these stats won't matter much to your average driver, but they do make for some fun (and safe) speculation.
