Toyota’s 1990s Sports Car Legend Finally Gets the Fix Collectors Want

Between mammoth tuning potential thanks to a robust 2JZ inline-six and celebrity status courtesy of films like The Fast and the Furious, Toyota’s A80 Supra is a legend among Japanese sports cars.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, then, used prices have soared since the MKIV’s debut in 1994. Nowadays, well-preserved cars easily fetch six figures, but even modified examples will still set you back a good chunk of change.

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However, there’s still cause for hope whether you’re a current Supra owner or a prospective collector. Toyota has been steadily rolling out support for the platform through its GR Heritage Parts project, and the latest release brings a much-needed fix for a prominent eyesore.

Showing cracks

That being the dreaded cracked dashboard. If you’ve never been dealt such a blight in your own secondhand car ownership, consider yourself lucky.

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While you can sometimes get away with fillers or covers, the best solution is really replacement. The prolonged exposure to sunlight causes the plastic surface to discolor and shrink, often cracking or splitting over time.

As such, Toyota’s new instrument panel option for the A80 is meant to provide an alternative to scouring junkyards or hunting down NOS Supra parts. It retains the original basic design but also incorporates the latest technologies, manufacturing methods and materials.

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While the panel has been modernized for durability, Toyota has reproduced the embossed grain finish (even down to the original orientation) to make for a seamless installation on classic Supras. You’d never be the wiser.

It’s a good thing, too, as it’s a prominent portion of the interior. The instrument panel makes up part of the A80’s dashboard and extends all the way from the area above the steering wheel to the far edge of the area in front of the front passenger seat.

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A visual statement

In any case, much as a dash panel replacement may not seem like cause for excitement, this particular part is pretty big news (even if you’re not a Supra owner).

Up until now, Toyota’s GR heritage Parts project has prioritized the reproduction and reissue of components that support the car’s core operational functions. After all, ensuring that vehicles can drive, turn and stop is critical to keeping them on the road.

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However, the launch of an interior (and strictly visual) component now makes it clear that Toyota is also paying attention to its clients. The automaker itself acknowledged that demand from the Supra community had grown too loud to ignore.

Going forward, then, there’s potential not only for the bare mechanical necessities but also for interior and exterior cosmetic items. And with Toyota’s team of experts actively handling jobs, all of these parts are being put towards noble restoration efforts.

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Availability and pricing

According to Toyota’s announcement, “the ongoing development of this instrument panel targets an autumn 2026 release.” Upon availability, it will be offered throughout Japan at GR Garage locations, Toyota dealerships and JMS outlets, which will also offer installation services.

At this stage, no pricing has been announced, and it’s only slated for right-hand-drive models. If you’d like to check out Toyota’s other GR Heritage Parts offerings, you can head to the website to learn more.

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