Key Specifications
| Spec |
Value |
| Production Years |
1993-2002 |
| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Assembly |
Motomachi Plant, Toyota City, Aichi, Japan |
| Body Style |
2-door coupe (liftback), available targa roof |
| Layout |
Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform |
A80 (JZA80 chassis) |
| Chassis Codes |
JZA80 (all variants) |
| Wheelbase |
2,550 mm |
| Overall Length |
4,514 mm |
| Overall Width |
1,811 mm (turbo), 1,790 mm (NA) |
| Overall Height |
1,275 mm |
| Track (front) |
1,520 mm (turbo), 1,510 mm (NA) |
| Track (rear) |
1,535 mm (turbo), 1,520 mm (NA) |
| Kerb Weight |
1,570 kg (turbo, manual), 1,600 kg (turbo, auto), 1,490 kg (NA, manual) |
| Weight Distribution |
Approximately 51/49 front/rear (turbo) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
70 L |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.31 Cd |
| Turning Circle |
10.6 m |
| Boot Capacity |
195 L |
Engine Specifications
2JZ-GTE (Twin Turbo)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2,997 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
86.0 mm x 86.0 mm (square) |
| Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
| Block Material |
Cast iron (closed-deck) |
| Head Material |
Aluminium alloy |
| Crankshaft |
Forged steel |
| Connecting Rods |
Forged steel |
| Pistons |
Cast aluminium with oil squirters |
| Power (JDM) |
206 kW (280 hp) @ 5,600 rpm (advertised, actual ~235 kW / 320 hp) |
| Power (Export) |
239 kW (320 hp) @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque |
440 Nm (325 lb-ft) @ 3,600 rpm |
| Turbocharger |
Sequential twin CT-20 (CT-12B primary, CT-12B secondary) |
| Boost Pressure |
0.7 bar (10 psi) primary, 0.97 bar (14 psi) both turbos |
| Intercooler |
Air-to-air, top-mount |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multipoint injection, 440 cc injectors |
| Fuel Requirement |
98 RON (premium unleaded) |
| Redline |
6,800 rpm |
| Oil Capacity |
5.5 L (with filter) |
| Recommended Oil |
5W-30 or 10W-40 synthetic |
| Timing |
Belt-driven, interference engine |
| Timing Belt Interval |
100,000 km or 7 years |
2JZ-GE (Naturally Aspirated, Non-VVTi, 1993-1997)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2,997 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
86.0 mm x 86.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Block Material |
Cast iron (closed-deck) |
| Head Material |
Aluminium alloy |
| Crankshaft |
Forged steel |
| Connecting Rods |
Forged steel (some markets cast) |
| Power |
164 kW (220 hp) @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque |
285 Nm (210 lb-ft) @ 4,800 rpm |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multipoint injection |
| Fuel Requirement |
95 RON (premium unleaded) |
| Redline |
7,000 rpm |
| Oil Capacity |
5.2 L (with filter) |
| Timing |
Belt-driven, interference engine |
2JZ-GE VVTi (Naturally Aspirated, VVTi, 1997-2002)
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VVTi |
| Displacement |
2,997 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
86.0 mm x 86.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Power |
168 kW (225 hp) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque |
290 Nm (214 lb-ft) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing |
VVTi (intake cam) |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multipoint injection |
| Fuel Requirement |
95 RON |
| Redline |
7,000 rpm |
Transmission Options
| Transmission |
Type |
Gears |
Applications |
Torque Capacity |
| V160 (Getrag) |
Manual |
6-speed |
Turbo models, SZ-R (JDM NA) |
~600+ Nm |
| W58 |
Manual |
5-speed |
NA models (most markets) |
~300 Nm |
| A340E |
Automatic |
4-speed |
Turbo and NA (option) |
~450 Nm |
V160 Getrag Gear Ratios
| Gear |
Ratio |
| 1st |
3.827 |
| 2nd |
2.360 |
| 3rd |
1.685 |
| 4th |
1.312 |
| 5th |
1.000 |
| 6th |
0.793 |
| 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 |
Differential |
| Turbo (manual) |
3.133:1 |
Torsen limited-slip |
| Turbo (auto) |
3.266:1 |
Torsen limited-slip |
| NA (manual) |
3.727:1 |
Open |
| NA (auto) |
4.083:1 |
Open |
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 |
| Stabiliser Bar Diameter (turbo) |
26.0 mm |
18.0 mm |
Brakes
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type (Turbo) |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Type (NA) |
Ventilated disc |
Solid disc |
| Diameter (Turbo) |
323 mm |
315 mm |
| Diameter (NA) |
296 mm |
290 mm |
| Caliper (Turbo) |
4-piston aluminium |
2-piston aluminium |
| Caliper (NA) |
Single-piston |
Single-piston |
| ABS |
Standard (all models) |
|
| Traction Control |
Available (TRAC system) |
|
Performance (Factory and Period Road Tests)
| Model |
0-100 km/h |
Quarter Mile |
Top Speed |
| 2JZ-GTE Turbo (V160 manual) |
4.6 s |
~13.0 s @ 170 km/h |
250 km/h (electronically limited) |
| 2JZ-GTE Turbo (auto) |
5.2 s |
~13.5 s |
250 km/h (limited) |
| 2JZ-GE NA (manual) |
6.5 s |
~14.8 s |
235 km/h |
| 2JZ-GE NA (auto) |
7.2 s |
~15.5 s |
225 km/h |
Note: The electronic speed limiter is set at 250 km/h (180 km/h on some JDM models). With the limiter removed, the turbo model is capable of approximately 285 km/h.
Note: Period road tests consistently recorded 0-100 km/h times of 4.6-5.0 seconds for the turbo manual, figures that embarrassed many contemporary European sports cars costing twice the price.
Fuel Economy (Approximate, Real-World)
| Model |
L/100 km (mixed) |
| 2JZ-GTE Turbo (manual) |
12-16 |
| 2JZ-GTE Turbo (auto) |
13-17 |
| 2JZ-GE NA (manual) |
10-13 |
| 2JZ-GE NA (auto) |
11-14 |
Dimensions, Turbo vs NA
| Dimension |
Turbo |
NA |
| Overall Width |
1,811 mm |
1,790 mm |
| Track (front) |
1,520 mm |
1,510 mm |
| Track (rear) |
1,535 mm |
1,520 mm |
| Kerb Weight (manual) |
1,570 kg |
1,490 kg |
| Rear Wing |
Large "whale tail" wing |
Lip spoiler or none |
| Rear Guards |
Wider (flared) |
Standard |
| Brake Discs (front) |
323 mm, 4-piston |
296 mm, single-piston |
Model Variants (Japanese Domestic Market)
| Variant |
Engine |
Transmission |
Key Features |
| SZ |
2JZ-GE NA |
5-speed manual or auto |
Base model, cloth interior, no LSD |
| SZ-R |
2JZ-GE NA |
6-speed V160 |
Sport NA, V160 gearbox, sport suspension, LSD |
| GZ |
2JZ-GE NA |
Auto |
Luxury model, leather, all options |
| RZ |
2JZ-GTE Turbo |
6-speed V160 or auto |
Turbo, LSD, sport suspension, larger brakes, wide body |
| RZ-S |
2JZ-GTE Turbo |
6-speed V160 |
Lightweight turbo, fewer luxury items, sport focus |
Common Upgrade Specifications
Injectors
| Injector |
Flow Rate |
Suitable For |
| Stock 2JZ-GTE |
440 cc |
Up to ~320 hp (stock) |
| Stock 2JZ-GE |
315 cc |
NA applications |
| RC Engineering 550 cc |
550 cc |
Up to ~500 hp |
| Injector Dynamics ID1050X |
1,050 cc |
Up to ~750 hp |
| Injector Dynamics ID1300X |
1,300 cc |
Up to ~900 hp |
| Injector Dynamics ID1700X |
1,700 cc |
Up to ~1,100 hp |
| Injector Dynamics ID2600-XDS |
2,600 cc |
1,100+ hp (drag racing) |
Popular Single-Turbo Upgrades
| Turbo |
HP Range |
Spool Character |
Best For |
| BorgWarner EFR 7163 |
400-550 hp |
Quick spool |
Responsive street car |
| Garrett GTX3576R |
450-650 hp |
Moderate spool |
Street/strip |
| BorgWarner S362 |
450-650 hp |
Moderate spool |
Street/strip (most popular) |
| Garrett GTX3582R |
500-700 hp |
Moderate spool |
Street/strip |
| Garrett GTW3884R |
600-850+ hp |
Slower spool |
Track/drag focused |
| BorgWarner S480 |
800-1,200+ hp |
Slow spool |
Drag racing |
| Precision 7675 |
900-1,400+ hp |
Slow spool |
Serious drag racing |
Fuel Pump Options
| Pump |
Flow Rate |
Suitable For |
| Stock |
~180 lph |
Up to ~350 hp |
| Walbro 255lph |
255 lph |
Up to ~450 hp |
| AEM 340lph |
340 lph |
Up to ~600 hp |
| Walbro 450lph |
450 lph |
Up to ~700 hp |
| Dual pump setup |
500-900 lph |
700+ hp |
Service Intervals
| Service Item |
Interval |
| Engine oil and filter |
5,000-7,500 km or 6 months |
| Spark plugs (copper) |
30,000 km |
| Spark plugs (iridium) |
80,000 km |
| Timing belt, tensioner, idlers, water pump |
100,000 km or 7 years |
| Coolant |
80,000 km or 4 years |
| Brake fluid |
24 months |
| Transmission oil (V160 manual) |
40,000 km (75W-90 GL-4) |
| Transmission fluid (A340E auto) |
40,000 km |
| Differential oil |
40,000 km |
| Air filter |
20,000 km |
| Fuel filter |
80,000 km |
Engine Oil Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Recommended Grade |
5W-30 synthetic (stock), 10W-40 synthetic (modified/high boost) |
| Capacity (with filter) |
5.5 L (2JZ-GTE), 5.2 L (2JZ-GE) |
| API Rating |
SN or higher |
| Oil Pressure (hot idle) |
0.5-1.0 bar (7-15 psi) |
| Oil Pressure (3,000 RPM) |
2.5-4.0 bar (36-58 psi) |
Tyre Specifications
| Variant |
Front |
Rear |
| Turbo (stock) |
235/45R17 |
255/40R17 |
| NA (stock) |
225/50R16 |
225/50R16 |
| Common upgrade (turbo) |
245/40R18 |
275/35R18 |
| Track setup |
265/35R18 |
295/30R18 |
Production Numbers (Approximate)
| Market |
Estimated Production |
| Japan (all variants) |
~35,000 |
| North America (all variants) |
~12,000 |
| Europe and other markets |
~5,000 |
| Total worldwide |
~52,000 |
Breakdown by Variant (Approximate)
| Variant |
Estimated Number |
| Turbo, V160 manual |
~11,000 |
| Turbo, automatic |
~9,000 |
| NA, all transmissions |
~32,000 |
Note: These figures are approximate. Toyota has not published exact production breakdowns. The turbo manual is the rarest major variant and the most sought after. Attrition from accidents, modification failures, and export has reduced the number of surviving examples significantly.
Weight Comparison
| Configuration |
Approximate Kerb Weight |
| 2JZ-GTE Turbo, targa, V160 manual |
1,570 kg |
| 2JZ-GTE Turbo, hardtop, V160 manual |
1,540 kg |
| 2JZ-GTE Turbo, targa, auto |
1,600 kg |
| 2JZ-GE NA, targa, W58 manual |
1,490 kg |
| 2JZ-GE NA, targa, auto |
1,520 kg |
| RZ-S (lightweight turbo, JDM) |
1,510 kg |
Competitor Comparison (1993 Launch Year)
| Car |
Power |
Weight |
0-100 km/h |
Price (1993 AUD approx.) |
| Toyota Supra RZ (2JZ-GTE) |
320 hp |
1,570 kg |
4.6 s |
$75,000 (import) |
| Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (Z32) |
300 hp |
1,560 kg |
5.0 s |
$72,000 |
| Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) |
280 hp* |
1,540 kg |
5.0 s |
$85,000 (import) |
| Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (FD3S) |
280 hp* |
1,260 kg |
4.9 s |
$65,000 (import) |
| Porsche 911 Turbo (993) |
408 hp |
1,500 kg |
4.0 s |
$250,000 |
| BMW M3 (E36) |
286 hp |
1,460 kg |
5.5 s |
$110,000 |
*JDM gentleman's agreement figure, actual output higher.