Which Toyota vehicles use the 2JZ engine?
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Toyota's older models such as the SUPRA, Previa, GS300, and the 3.0 Crown were equipped with the 2JZ engine. The Toyota 2JZ engine is a 3.0-liter inline-six engine, similar to the 1JZ, featuring a highly durable cast iron cylinder block. It also comes with a sequential twin-turbo setup (one small and one large turbo) to minimize turbo lag. Due to Japan's automotive industry's gentleman's agreement limiting horsepower to 280, the engine's maximum output was capped at 280 horsepower. The 1JZ engine is also an inline-six, serving as the successor to Toyota's M-series engines, with a displacement of 2.5L, commonly used in racing and modified vehicles.
When it comes to the Toyota 2JZ engine, I particularly enjoy discussing these classic models. It was primarily used in the 1990s Toyota Supra fourth generation, specifically the A80 series. That car boasts impressive horsepower and enormous modification potential, easily capable of reaching nearly a thousand horsepower with simple upgrades. Additionally, the Toyota Aristo also utilized this engine, especially the V300 model, which sold exceptionally well in the Japanese market—essentially the predecessor to the Lexus GS300. I’ve also heard that some limited-edition models might occasionally feature it, but the Supra is undoubtedly the star representative. Its turbocharged version, the JZA80, is incredibly famous in the racing scene. Nowadays, it’s highly sought after in the used car market because the 2JZ is renowned for its reliability and low maintenance costs.