Key Specifications
| Spec |
Value |
| Production Years |
1986-1993 |
| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Assembly |
Tahara Plant, Aichi, Japan |
| Body Style |
2-door coupe (liftback), available targa roof |
| Layout |
Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform |
A70 |
| Chassis Codes |
MA70 (turbo), GA70 (NA 3.0), JZA70 (1JZ turbo), GZ20 (2.0 Japan) |
| Wheelbase |
2,594 mm |
| Overall Length |
4,620 mm |
| Overall Width |
1,745 mm (MA70), 1,690 mm (GA70) |
| Overall Height |
1,300 mm |
| Track (front) |
1,480 mm (MA70), 1,450 mm (GA70) |
| Track (rear) |
1,470 mm (MA70), 1,440 mm (GA70) |
| Kerb Weight |
1,510 kg (MA70 turbo, manual), 1,430 kg (GA70 NA, manual) |
| Weight Distribution |
Approximately 53/47 front/rear |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
70 L |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.32 Cd |
Engine Specifications
7M-GTE (Turbo, MA70)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2,954 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
83.0 mm x 91.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
8.4:1 |
| Power |
173 kW (232 hp) @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque |
340 Nm (251 lb-ft) @ 3,200 rpm |
| Turbocharger |
Toyota CT-26 (single) |
| Boost Pressure |
0.55 bar (8 psi) factory |
| Intercooler |
Air-to-air, top-mount |
| Fuel System |
Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Fuel Requirement |
98 RON (premium unleaded) |
| Redline |
6,500 rpm |
| Oil Capacity |
4.8 L (with filter) |
| Recommended Oil |
15W-40 or 10W-40 |
| Head Bolts |
10 (known weakness, upgrade to ARP studs recommended) |
7M-GE (Naturally Aspirated, GA70)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2,954 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
83.0 mm x 91.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Power |
149 kW (200 hp) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque |
275 Nm (203 lb-ft) @ 3,600 rpm |
| Fuel System |
Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Fuel Requirement |
95 RON (premium unleaded) |
| Redline |
6,800 rpm |
| Oil Capacity |
4.8 L (with filter) |
1JZ-GTE (Twin Turbo, JZA70, JDM only)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2,491 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
86.0 mm x 71.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
| Power |
206 kW (276 hp) @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque |
363 Nm (268 lb-ft) @ 4,800 rpm |
| Turbocharger |
Twin CT-12A ceramic turbos (sequential) |
| Fuel System |
Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Fuel Requirement |
98 RON |
| Redline |
7,000 rpm |
1G-GTE (Twin Turbo, GZ20, JDM only)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
1,988 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
75.0 mm x 75.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
| Power |
136 kW (185 hp) @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque |
245 Nm (181 lb-ft) @ 3,200 rpm |
| Turbocharger |
Twin CT-12 ceramic turbos |
| Fuel System |
Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
Transmission Options
| Transmission |
Type |
Gears |
Applications |
Torque Rating |
| W58 |
Manual |
5-speed |
GA70 (NA models) |
~300 Nm |
| R154 |
Manual |
5-speed |
MA70 (turbo models) |
~500 Nm |
| V160 (Getrag) |
Manual |
6-speed |
JZA70 (some JDM turbo) |
~600 Nm |
| A340E |
Automatic |
4-speed |
All variants (option) |
~350 Nm |
R154 Gear Ratios
| Gear |
Ratio |
| 1st |
3.250 |
| 2nd |
1.955 |
| 3rd |
1.310 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
| 5th |
0.753 |
| Reverse |
3.272 |
W58 Gear Ratios
| Gear |
Ratio |
| 1st |
3.285 |
| 2nd |
1.894 |
| 3rd |
1.275 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
| 5th |
0.783 |
| Reverse |
3.768 |
Final Drive Ratios
| Model |
Ratio |
LSD |
| MA70 Turbo (manual) |
3.727:1 |
Yes (Torsen or clutch-type) |
| MA70 Turbo (auto) |
3.909:1 |
No (open diff) |
| GA70 NA (manual) |
3.727:1 |
No (open diff) |
| GA70 NA (auto) |
4.083:1 |
No (open diff) |
Suspension
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type |
Independent, double wishbone |
Independent, double wishbone |
| Springs |
Coil |
Coil |
| Dampers |
Gas-pressurised telescopic |
Gas-pressurised telescopic |
| Anti-roll Bar |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bearings |
Pressed spherical bearings |
Pressed spherical bearings |
| TEMS |
Available on turbo models |
Available on turbo models |
Note: The A70 uses spherical bearings in the suspension arms, not rubber bushings. This is a key design feature that gives the car its precise handling. Replacement with polyurethane bushings is a downgrade.
Brakes
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type (MA70 Turbo) |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Type (GA70 NA) |
Ventilated disc |
Solid disc |
| Diameter (MA70 Turbo) |
296 mm |
290 mm |
| Diameter (GA70 NA) |
275 mm |
270 mm |
| Caliper (MA70 Turbo) |
4-piston (front) |
2-piston (rear) |
| ABS |
Available on all models |
|
Performance (Factory/Period Tests)
| Model |
0-100 km/h |
Quarter Mile |
Top Speed |
| 7M-GTE Turbo (manual) |
6.1 s |
~14.5 s @ 155 km/h |
245 km/h (electronically limited) |
| 7M-GTE Turbo (auto) |
6.9 s |
~15.2 s |
230 km/h (limited) |
| 7M-GE NA (manual) |
7.7 s |
~15.8 s |
225 km/h |
| 7M-GE NA (auto) |
8.5 s |
~16.4 s |
210 km/h |
| 1JZ-GTE (manual, JDM) |
5.9 s |
~14.2 s |
250 km/h (limited) |
Fuel Economy (Approximate, Real-World)
| Model |
L/100 km (mixed) |
| 7M-GTE Turbo (manual) |
12-15 |
| 7M-GTE Turbo (auto) |
13-16 |
| 7M-GE NA (manual) |
10-13 |
| 7M-GE NA (auto) |
11-14 |
Dimensions Comparison, Pre-Facelift vs Facelift
| Dimension |
Pre-Facelift (1986-1988) |
Facelift (1989-1993) |
| Overall Length |
4,620 mm |
4,620 mm |
| Overall Width |
1,745 mm (turbo) |
1,745 mm (turbo) |
| Overall Height |
1,300 mm |
1,300 mm |
| Tail Lights |
Split (two-piece) |
One-piece (full-width) |
| Bumpers |
Original profile |
Revised, smoother profile |
| Interior |
First-generation dash |
Updated dash and instruments |
Model Variants (Japanese Domestic Market)
| Variant |
Engine |
Key Features |
| 3.0GT Turbo |
7M-GTE |
Wide body, LSD, sports suspension, TEMS |
| 3.0GT Turbo Limited |
7M-GTE |
Turbo + leather interior, power seats, cruise control |
| 3.0GT |
7M-GE |
NA engine, sport suspension, narrower body |
| 3.0GT Limited |
7M-GE |
NA + luxury features |
| 2.0GT Twin Turbo |
1G-GTE |
2.0L twin turbo (tax class), narrow body |
| 2.5GT Twin Turbo |
1JZ-GTE |
2.5L twin turbo (1990+), wide body, 280 hp |
| 2.5GT Twin Turbo R |
1JZ-GTE |
Track-focused, V160 Getrag, Torsen LSD, stiffer suspension |
Common Upgrade Specifications
Injectors
| Injector |
Flow Rate |
Suitable For |
| Stock 7M-GTE |
260 cc |
Up to ~230 hp (stock) |
| Stock 7M-GE |
240 cc |
NA applications |
| Aftermarket mild |
440 cc |
Up to ~350 hp |
| RC Engineering |
550 cc |
Up to ~500 hp (most popular upgrade) |
| Injector Dynamics ID1050X |
1,050 cc |
Up to ~750 hp |
| Injector Dynamics ID1700X |
1,700 cc |
750+ hp (race builds) |
Popular Turbo Upgrades (for 2JZ-GTE swapped cars)
| Turbo |
HP Range |
Spool Character |
| BorgWarner EFR 6758 |
300-450 hp |
Quick spool, street-friendly |
| Garrett GTX3071R |
350-500 hp |
Quick spool, responsive |
| BorgWarner S362 |
450-650 hp |
Moderate spool, strong mid/top |
| Garrett GTX3582R |
500-700 hp |
Moderate spool, big top end |
| Garrett GTW3884R |
600-800+ hp |
Slow spool, massive top end |
| BorgWarner S480 |
800-1,200+ hp |
Slow spool, drag racing |
Service Intervals
| Service Item |
Interval |
| Engine oil and filter |
5,000-7,500 km or 6 months |
| Spark plugs |
30,000 km (copper), 80,000 km (iridium) |
| Timing belt |
100,000 km or 7 years (7M engines) |
| Coolant |
80,000 km or 4 years |
| Brake fluid |
24 months |
| Transmission oil (manual) |
40,000 km |
| Differential oil |
40,000 km |
| Air filter |
20,000 km |
| Fuel filter |
40,000 km |
Tyre Specifications
| Variant |
Front |
Rear |
| MA70 Turbo (stock) |
225/50R16 |
245/45R16 |
| GA70 NA (stock) |
205/60R15 |
225/55R15 |
| Common upgrade |
235/45R17 |
255/40R17 |
| Track setup |
245/40R17 |
275/35R17 |
Production Numbers (Approximate)
| Market |
Total Production |
| Japan (all variants) |
~65,000 |
| North America (all variants) |
~35,000 |
| Other markets (including grey imports to Australia) |
~8,000 |
| Total worldwide |
~108,000 |
| Model Year |
Notes |
| 1986-1988 |
Pre-facelift. Split tail lights. Original bumper design. |
| 1989-1993 |
Facelift. One-piece tail lights. Revised bumpers and interior. |
| 1990-1993 |
JZA70 with 1JZ-GTE available (JDM only). |
Weight Comparison
| Configuration |
Approximate Kerb Weight |
| 7M-GTE Turbo, targa, manual |
1,510 kg |
| 7M-GTE Turbo, hardtop, manual |
1,480 kg |
| 7M-GE NA, targa, manual |
1,430 kg |
| 7M-GE NA, hardtop, manual |
1,400 kg |
| 2JZ-GTE swapped (typical) |
1,480-1,530 kg |