Toyota’s Forgotten Secret That Crushed Detroit Muscle

Muscle cars weren’t the only machines rewriting history. While Detroit legends like the TH400, Torqueflite 727, and Ford C6 carried American horsepower through the golden age, Toyota was quietly working on a transmission that would shake the industry.

Enter the Toyota A340 automatic — the “forgotten” part that became a secret weapon. From the Mk3 and Mk4 Toyota Supra to high-end Lexus sedans, the A340 earned a reputation for being bulletproof under pressure. Tuners proved it wasn’t just tough — it could survive 1,000+ horsepower builds and keep going when rival gearboxes folded.

At a time when Detroit muscle was battling gas crises, shrinking engines, and reliability issues, Toyota’s engineering showed up with Japanese precision and indestructible performance. The A340 didn’t just compete — it changed the rules.

In this video we’ll break down:
– How the Toyota A340 worked and why it’s still a legend
– Why Supra owners trusted it to handle massive turbo power
– How it stacked up against Detroit’s best: Powerglide, TH350, and 727 Torqueflite
– Why this transmission proved Toyota could do what even American muscle sometimes couldn’t

The A340 is more than just a gearbox — it’s a reminder that sometimes the biggest battles are fought far from the spotlight. And this time… Toyota won.

Keep watching to uncover Toyota’s forgotten secret that crushed Detroit muscle and why it still matters today.

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