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Toyota Soarer III 2.5 Twin-turbo 24V GT (280 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Soarer:
The Toyota Soarer is a personal luxury GT coupé produced from 1981 to 2005 by Toyota and sold in Japan. It was available at both Japanese Toyota dealerships called Toyota Store and Toyopet Store, and it debuted with the Z10 series, replacing the Toyopet Store exclusive Mark II coupé, the Toyota Auto Store exclusive Chaser coupé, and both the Toyota Store exclusive Crown coupé and Carina coupé.
In 1986, the Z20 series Soarer was launched, based on the then-new A70 series Supra platform, which was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store locations. In 1991, the Z30 series Soarer premiered in Japan, while its Lexus equivalent, the SC 300/400, debuted in the US market....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Toyota Soarer (III). With 378 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1560 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Soarer III was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, thus no official rating is available. Safety features are typical for early 90s luxury vehicles, including ABS.
2.5 Twin-turbo 24V GT (280 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Featuring the iconic 1JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six, this engine delivers exhilarating performance with strong acceleration and significant tuning potential, making it the enthusiast's choice.
Fuel Economy
Achieving 8.6 l/100 km, it offers a surprisingly good balance of power and fuel efficiency for a twin-turbo engine of its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary and highly reliable engines (1UZ-FE, 1JZ-GTE)
- • Luxurious and comfortable interior for its era
- • Distinctive and timeless styling
- • Excellent ride quality for a grand tourer
- • Strong tuning potential, especially for the 1JZ-GTE
Cons:
- • Outdated safety technology compared to modern vehicles
- • Fuel consumption can be high, particularly for the V8
- • Parts availability for some unique components can be challenging
- • Not as agile or sporty as some European rivals
- • Rear seats are cramped for adults
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Soarer |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 Twin-turbo 24V GT (280 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 112.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 378 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2492 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.6 kg/Hp, 179.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.1 kg/Nm, 242.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 |
| Max. weight: | 1835 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4860 mm mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm mm |
| Height: | 1350 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2690 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1520 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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