Toyota Supra RZ JZA80
Import a Toyota Supra RZ (JZA80) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1993–2002
- Engine
- 2JZ-GTE 3.0 L twin-turbo inline-six (RZ), rear-wheel drive
About the JZA80
The A80 Supra launched in May 1993. Production ended in July 2002 because the car could not meet new emissions rules, and 31,372 were sold. The RZ uses the 2JZ-GTE 3.0 L sequential twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 280 PS, with a Getrag six-speed manual.
That engine and gearbox pairing made it the archetypal tuning platform. The 2JZ-GTE gained VVT-i in August 1997. Hagerty reports Mk IV Turbo values have more than doubled since 2018, though they have eased from their peak.
The A80 design was approved at Toyota Technical Centre Aichi in mid-1990 and frozen for production late that year. Twenty pre-production test cars were built from December 1992, and mass production began in April 1993. The car reused subframe, suspension and drivetrain assemblies from the Z30 Soarer. Its brakes were a strong point: Car and Driver recorded a 70–0 mph stop of 149 ft for the Supra Turbo, the best of any production car it tested in 1997.
- Power
- 280 PS at 5,600 rpm
- Torque
- 44.0 kgm (431 Nm); 46.0 kgm from 1997
- Weight
- 1,490 kg (1993 RZ)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Price new
- ¥4,230,000 (1993 RZ)
Can a JZA80 come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on a JZA80
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Six-speed gearbox
Worth checking the Getrag synchros on an RZ; the gearbox is expensive to replace.
Second turbo
If the second turbo does not come in, worth checking the vacuum hoses and control solenoids first.
Modifications
Check the auction sheet for a modified grade, and ask whether the original ECU comes with the car.
Factory six-speed
Automatics far outnumber manuals. Confirm a six-speed is factory from the chassis plate or model code.
Rust
Worth checking around the targa seals and the rear hatch.
What we check on every JZA80
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What a JZA80 costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| JDM Supra RZ, CLASSIC.com market value West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Sep 2026 | about US$48,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Sep 2026 |
| A80 Supra, all grades (28 listed), average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥8.78 million (range ¥5.9–30 million) | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
JZA80 buyer questions
Can I import a JZA80 Supra RZ to the US now?
Most of them. The US 25-year rule counts from the build month, so cars built before about October 2001 qualify now. Production ran to mid-2002, so the last RZs become eligible during 2027. In Canada, every JZA80 already clears the 15-year rule.
Should I buy an early RZ or a post-1997 car?
From August 1997 the 2JZ-GTE gained VVT-i and torque rose from 44.0 to 46.0 kgm, according to Toyota’s catalogue. Later cars are also rarer. Early cars are lighter in price, so condition and originality should decide it more than the model year.
Are parts easy to find in North America?
Easier than for most JDM cars, because the A80 Supra Turbo was sold new in the US until export ended in 1999. Engine and many chassis parts are shared. Japan-only trim, right-hand-drive interior parts and some RZ-specific pieces still come from Japan.
Want a JZA80?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.