Toyota Supra launched at Detroit Auto Show: See how the sport coupe evolved in 40 years

Japanese car maker Toyota finally launched the successor to a long line of legends, the Supra. Powered by a BMW 6-cylinder turbocharged engine, this Supra promises to redefine the image of the sports coupe. With its sales slated to begin soon, here is a look back at the lineage of the Toyota Supra. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The Toyota Supra was launched in 1978, but it was more of a liftback Celica than a full-fledged Supra. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The 2nd iteration of the Supra shed its Celica shell in 1982 and adopted the now iconic look, which it continued through its third generation. (Image source: Flickr)

The fourth generation Supra saw a completely new look and came with an option of twin turbochargers. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The latest generation Supra came after a hiatus of almost two decades and promises to be the fastest, meanest and strongest Supra yet. (Image sources: Reuters)