Toyota Chaser model range. "Chaser Toyota": model history, description. The history of the Toyota Chaser

Produced for the Japanese domestic market by Toyota from 1977 to 2000. The car was built on the p platform. Initially, in the first generation, there was a two-door coupe version, but later it was decided to abandon its release.

The history of the Toyota Chaser

The Chaser is not the only Toyota car that has evolved over the years and generations in parallel with the other models with which it shares its base. Suffice it to recall the example of Camry and Vista. For the Chaser, the twin models are the Mark II and the Cresta. It was no coincidence that the concern developed a penchant for creating technologically identical models for the domestic market. There are two main reasons, and one of them lies in the structure of the Japanese tax system: the country has adopted a taxation scale in which the basis for calculating the tariff is not the power in horsepower(as, for example, in Russia), and overall dimensions car.

The Chaser's leading competitor is the notorious Nissan Skyline

The older model for the Mark II-Chaser-Cresta trio is. At different times, the same engines were installed on it as in the three “younger” models, so in some modifications the Crown loses dynamic characteristics any top version of Chaser, Cresta, Mark II. From this we can conclude that Toyota, producing “troika” cars, pursued two goals - to create a powerful, but inexpensive to operate car with the characteristics of the Crown and to offer customers three models instead of one, each of which has its own unique advantages.

Along the way, Toyota created competitors for models from other companies. In the case of the Chaser model, its opponent should be considered the popular Nissan sedan Skyline. Chaser fans, just like Skyline fans, value their sedans and hardtops for their rear-wheel drive and powerful engines. top trim levels, making them a popular “blank”, from which, after minimal investment, a car is obtained for practicing the popular sport of drifting. The Chaser was discontinued in 2000 and was replaced in the company's lineup by the Verossa.

First generation Chaser

Issue Toyota Chaser began in July 1977 and lasted until 1980. First-generation cars are typically equipped with weak four-cylinder engines volume of 1.8 liters, which it was decided to abandon in the future. One, which later became one of the most attractive features of the model, was still installed - it was a 2-liter gasoline unit.

Second generation Chaser

In the second generation, production of which continued until 1984, the engine line was expanded with the introduction of two new units. It is noteworthy that one of them is a 1G-GE (twincam) M-TEU two-shaft engine. With this unit, the car had very attractive characteristics.

With the advent of the second generation, the car acquired those harmonious proportions for which it was subsequently always praised by JDM fans around the world. Compared to the old-fashioned first generation, the second-generation model, which received rectangular headlights, looks much more modern, although the second-generation Chaser, according to fans of the model, is “the most square.”

Third generation Chaser

The third generation model received a body that fully complied with the canons of the 80s, while being quite faceless. For example, distinguish by appearance Chaser from Skyline R-31 in a similar hardtop body by a person who does not understand Japanese cars of that period, can only with great difficulty.

The third generation left a noticeable mark on the history of the model, since it was in it that the “charged” version was first introduced

However, the third generation left a noticeable mark on the history of the model, since it was in it that the “charged” version of the Chaser GT twin turbo S with a five-speed manual transmission, more powerful, was first introduced braking system and semi-sports seats.

Fourth generation Chaser

Cars fourth generation in the X80 body are well known in the Far East. These cars are still popular today, mainly due to the availability of the GT Twin Turbo version. In this version, the car was equipped with a 1G-GTE engine with two turbines producing 210 hp. Drivers who are not related to the domestic drifting movement will remember the most advanced configurations of the Avante G and GL with a three-liter 7M-GE engine and a huge number of options.

Fifth generation Chaser

In the next fifth generation, there is a tendency to increase the power of top trim levels and a general tendency to increase comfort. Now, in the GT Twin Turbo configuration, the buyer received simply gigantic power for a class C sedan - the famous 1JZ engine developed a power of 270 horsepower. The same engine was installed on the . It is noteworthy that the figure of 270 horsepower is arbitrary, since, by agreement between the companies, in the official specifications of cars of those years it is impossible to find a figure exceeding this value. In fact, for example, the current generation at that time also had 270 horsepower according to the passport, although in reality, according to estimates various tests, the average real power figure for a factory-equipped car is 330 horsepower.

Sixth generation Chaser

The sixth generation was the last for the Chaser model. In general, cars in the X100 body have not changed radically. The engines, the diversity of which reached its apogee in the previous generation, remained practically the same, but they were made more economical through the use of a variable valve timing control system.

Noteworthy is the Tourer V package, which appeared in the fifth generation and continued into the sixth. Cars in this version were prepared for motorsport by the manufacturer: they were equipped with a special suspension with floating silent blocks of the lower arm, a stretcher that increases body rigidity, brake mechanisms larger, with Torsen type locking. Unlike the fifth-generation Tourer V, in the sixth generation, cars in this configuration were equipped with a 1JZ-GTE engine with one large turbine instead of two smaller ones.

A large number of components are produced for tuning the top-end 1JZ-GTE engine

Toyota Chaser in motorsport

In Russia, modification of cars of this model for sports competitions is as common as Nissan tuning Skyline. It is generally accepted that the 1JZ-GTE engine has great potential for increased power. In Japan, a special division of Toyota, TRD, is involved in modifying cars with this engine. In other countries of the world, you can often find cars of this model prepared for two types of motorsport: drifting, already mentioned here, and for the so-called quarter, that is, single time trials over a distance of a quarter mile.

A large number of components are produced for tuning the top-end 1JZ-GTE engine. Well-known suppliers of sports spare parts, such as HKS, Blitz, Apex`i and others, do this. 

The four-door business class sedan Toyota Chaser was produced at the factories of the Japanese concern Toyota in the period from 1977 to 2001. The model was created on the platform Toyota Mark II. It is the successor to the Toyota Corona and the predecessor to the Toyota Crown. The car was not supplied to the foreign market, but was widely represented in the used car category in Southeast Asia and in Russia. A total of six generations of Toyota Chaser were produced. In Russian automotive market All modifications are present.

First generation

Serial production of the Toyota Chaser model began in July 1977, and it was produced for three years, until the fall of 1980, based on the bodies: X40, X41, X30, X31. Power point was a four-cylinder 3T-U engine with a power of 180 hp. s., volume 1.8 liters and six-cylinder M-UM-EU with a thrust of 195 liters. With. and volume 2.0 cubic meters. see. At first, the sophisticated Japanese public was in no hurry to buy a new product, but soon the car became one of the most popular. High demand, generated in record time, contributed to the popularization of the model. Unobtrusive advertising added to the popularity of Toyota Chaser, and the car began to quickly sell out. By the beginning of 1980, concept cars were ready for the presentation of the second generation.

Generation 2

Production of the next series of models continued from 1980 to 1984, with the body layout of the X51 and X61 series, classified in the mid-size business class category. The engine range was expanded to three six-cylinder petrol units: M-TEU-turbo, 1G-GE-twincam, 1G-EU-single cam, all with a cylinder capacity of 2.0 cc. cm, with a capacity of 198, 200 and 204, respectively.

Third generation

The next series was launched in 1984 based on the X70 body and was produced until 1988 inclusive. Exterior Toyota cars The third generation Chaser was already distinguished by its pronounced rounded shapes. There is also a fashion for cars, and it obeys its own laws. At some time, angular body shapes were in demand; the outlines of the car resembled geometric shapes. Since the mid-80s of the last century, the fashion for smooth, rounded contours began.

Motorists of that time remember the legendary Ford Scorpio, which in 1986 was recognized as “Car of the Year”. This prestigious title went to her in no small part for the ideal rounded contours of her body. The third generation Toyota Chaser was recognized as one of the most best models of that time, as well as the most fashionable car in its class.

Generation 4

Serial release next model Toyota Chaser started in 1989. The body used was X80, medium-sized, with a low landing and elongated overhangs. The fourth generation car was in production until the end of 1992. This model has been modified, below is a list of all options:

• Avante.
• Avante Twin Cam 24.
• GT Twin Turbo.
• Raffine.
• Avante G.

The Twin Turbo modification was presented as the most powerful of all; it was equipped with a 1G-GTE engine with a thrust of 210 hp. With. The Avante G modification, equipped with a 7M-GE engine, had the maximum configuration.

In August 1990, Toyota engineers radically revised the entire model range Toyota Chaser, and most of the cars received new engines. The leading Turbo and Avante were equipped with a new 1JZ-GTE brand engine, which developed 280 hp at 6200 rpm. With. Car engine power above these values ​​was prohibited by Japanese law. How fair these restrictions were is a difficult question. Some Japanese manufacturers they even tried to challenge it, but to no avail.

Fifth generation

In the fall of 1992, the Toyota Chaser X90 replaced its predecessor, the X81, and its production continued until 1996 using the GX90, JZX90 and SX90 body configurations. The car has lengthened and the ground clearance has decreased slightly. The Twin Turbo model was replaced by the Toyota Chaser Tourer. The top version of the Avante G was equipped with a 2JZ-GE engine with a thrust of 220 hp. With. The Toyota ChaserTourer V model was equipped with the 1JZ-GTE engine, which was transferred to it from the Twin Turbo. After the issue with the engines was resolved, it was the turn of the transmission. Toyota Chaser Tourer V was equipped with a manual five-speed gearbox transmission, which was used in sports modifications. The driving dynamics of a business class car have nothing to do with a sporty style, but on the whole the sport gearbox met the objectives. Thus, the Toyota Chaser V Tourer model could claim some belonging to a sports car.

Last, sixth, generation

The last series of Toyota Chaser JZX100 was launched in 1996. At that time, all engines modified for JZ changed the gas distribution system, and a few months later the Chaser was already equipped with the latest generation 1G-FE BEAMS engine. In 1998, the Toyota Chaser JZX100 model was restyled, which resulted in a number of improvements, including new bumpers that were fully integrated into the body, the latest generation fog lights, xenon low beam headlights, and a modern radiator grille. All cars with naturally aspirated engines were equipped with an automatic transmission.

Engines for Toyota Chaser

• 2L-TE, volume 2.4 liters, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, power 97 hp. p., with 4-speed automatic transmission;
• 4S-FE, four-cylinder, power 125 hp. p., cylinder capacity 1.8 l, 4-speed automatic transmission;
• 1G-FE, six-cylinder, volume 2.0 l, 160 l. p., 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission;
• 1JZ-GE, volume 2.5 l, thrust 200 l. p., four-speed automatic or 5-speed on the Tourer S model.
• 2JZ-GE, volume 3.0 l, power 230 l. p., six-cylinder, 4-speed automatic;
• 1JZ-GTE, volume 2.5 l, thrust 280 l. s., six-cylinder turbo, five-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic.

Toyota Chaser 2.5 Tourer

There are two modifications under this designation: Avante and Twin Turbo.

The first model is more modest in its technical characteristics:

• engine power is 180 hp. With. at 6000 rpm;
• cylinder capacity 2491 cc. cm;
• the car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.4 seconds;
• Gasoline consumption per 100 km in mixed mode is 7.7 liters.

Model Toyota Chaser 2.5 Twin Turbo:

• power is 280 hp. With. at 6200 rpm;
• cylinder displacement 2492 cc. cm;
• acceleration in 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h;
• Gasoline consumption per 100 kilometers in mixed mode is 8.5 liters.

The Tourer modification was equipped with a sports-type suspension with moving silent blocks of the lower arms. The brake calipers were adjusted to the criteria of frequent and intense braking, and the ventilated discs were covered with screens. The X100 model was equipped with a 1JZ-GTE engine, both standard and with a single ST-15 ceramic turbine. In this case, the WT-i variable valve timing system was used, stabilizing fuel consumption. All Tourer vehicles were equipped with state-of-the-art xenon low beam headlights. Another feature of the Tourer model were 16-inch wheels made of light titanium alloy. In addition, in basic equipment The car includes VSC and TRC traction control systems.

In this generation, the main previous configurations were retained, a number of which start from the XL and Raffine versions, moving to the more expensive Avante to real sports versions with turbo engines Tourer S and Tourer V, where the latter is distinguished by outstanding engine power - 280 hp. The Tourer V has different sizes front and rear wheels, xenon headlights, fog lights, rear spoiler, sports exhaust, automatic transmission with manual gear shift. Tourer S models are equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. A tuning modification called TRD SPORT, which is quite rare today, was also sold, which contributed to the maintenance and development of the sporty image of this model. In the top Avante G trim levels, as always, the Chaser offers the maximum level of equipment with all the necessary attributes expensive sedans premium.

The sixth generation Toyota Chaser model range uses the same line of engines: these are the “four” that have replaced more than one generation and have undergone several modernizations: the petrol 4S-FE with a power of 120 hp. and turbodiesel 2L-TE (97 hp). In-line petrol sixes, ideal for the Mark II/Chaser/Cresta family, are represented by engines of 2, 2.5 and 3 liters. In this generation, the 1JZ-GE and 2JZ-GE engines were the first to receive a variable valve timing system, and after restyling in 1998, the two-liter 1G-FE also acquired it, and its power was increased to 160 hp. At the same time, the manufacturer refused diesel engine. In the transmission, as before, the main priority was given to the “automatic”, but for the most popular models it was possible to choose “mechanics” as an alternative, including the best representative of its class, the 1JZ-GTE with a power of 280 hp. Well, the constant all-wheel drive is provided not only for 2.5-liter versions, as in the previous generation, but also in combination with a 2-liter engine, although only with automatic transmission.

There have been no global changes in the design of the chassis, except for further modernization work. Front and rear - double wishbone suspension, characterized by high comfort. It is worth noting the still good handling and at the same time sufficient load capacity without damage driving performance. As in previous generations, the Tourer V modification has a modernized sports suspension with floating upper arm silent blocks, a lower stiffener brace, and enlarged brake calipers.

In terms of security, Chaser has reached a completely new level, unavailable to previous generations. Even in the basic configuration, the car was equipped with both front airbags, belts with tension limiters, child seat anchors, ABS system(anti-lock brake system). After restyling, the Brake Assist auxiliary braking system was added. Traction control and side airbags have become options or standard in expensive trim levels, along with the VSC system.

Chaser in the 100th body is an excellent representative of mid-size sports sedans. Of the total supply on the market, a very small group consists of models with engines at the extreme ends of the engine range - 1.8 and 3 liters. The real wealth of the assortment, offering maximum choice, falls on the popular versions with 2.5-liter power units, a considerable part of which are the most technically interesting modifications of the Tourer V.

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Japan is truly an amazing country. A true mecca of the automotive industry. Japanese automakers offer everything from tiny subcompact hatchbacks or extravagant minivans to real sports cars, huge pickups or uncompromising SUVs.

But the most interesting thing is that eastern engineers reserve the truly “tasty” and iconic models for themselves. Such as Nissan Skyline or Toyota Supra. Moreover, the second corporation at one time gave birth to a whole galaxy of models intended only for the domestic market, but which left their mark on the domestic history of the automotive industry. We are talking about the Toyota Chaser models.

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The story began back in 1977, when the start of the first generation was announced. The brand's engineers set themselves the goal of creating a stylish coupe with a sporty character and affordable price. The first Toyota Chaser cars were produced as a 2-door coupe, and the engine range consisted of a 1.8-liter and 2-liter gasoline engine. In total, the model lived on the assembly line for about 25 years, during which time it survived more than a dozen restylings and five generation changes. But domestic consumers are more likely to remember the last two generations of cars – the fifth and sixth.

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The penultimate generation appeared in 1992 and was called the Toyota Chaser 90. The car was developed on a common platform with the Toyota Mark II and Cresta, and had similar features technical specifications and equipment. However, the Cresta was positioned primarily as a more luxurious car of this family, and the Chaser was positioned as a sports car. Mark 2 was somewhere in the middle, trying to combine both of these directions.

The appearance of the Toyota Chaser 90 has been subjected to significant changes, becoming smoother and more streamlined. The headlights received a rounded shape, turn signal indicators were placed on the front fenders, and the car itself significantly increased in size, becoming more comfortable and roomy.

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The line of engines has undergone significant tuning aimed at improving performance and increasing power. The new owner could choose from a whole range of gasoline engines or give preference to the only diesel engine. A rare, but especially valuable modification was the Toyota Chaser 2019 (pictured), equipped with a 2.5-liter biturbo engine, boosted to 280 hp. The same unit was installed on the iconic Toyota Supra sports car of those times. Various modifications also available with rear or all-wheel drive by choice.

Thanks to sharp steering, responsive engines, and a perfectly balanced chassis, this generation has become quite successful and has earned the respect of many tuning masters. Even today, the Toyota Chaser is held in high esteem by lovers of active driving and it is so easy to find it on secondary market. However, with proper skill, you can find a copy in proper condition. The price in Russia for rolled copies of the first years of production starts at 100 thousand rubles. And well-maintained specimens are in tuning, with low mileage and in good condition will cost approximately 500 thousand rubles. The cost of unique 280-horsepower versions can reach 750 thousand rubles.

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In 1996, the start of sales of the sixth and final generation of the car was announced. Toyota model chaser 100 received new body, refined exterior, wider palette of body colors, modified engines. Visually, the car looks sporty, stylish and modern even 20 years after its debut. Swift body lines, power in every line, frameless glass doors, openwork alloy wheels. And from behind, the eye is pleased with the complex lights and elegant rear bumper.

Inside, the Toyota Chaser 100 pleases not only with ergonomics, but also with good equipment (see photo of the interior). What appears on some cars only now was included in the basic package on the Chaser 20 years ago. Full power accessories, xenon headlights, climate control, coupled with cruise control, anti-lock braking system and stability control system - all this is available in a car from the last century.

The interior will not amaze you with its huge space, but you can’t find fault with the ergonomics of the Toyota Chaser 100 - the seat is optimally profiled, lateral support allows you to withstand overloads when turning, and the steering wheel fits perfectly in your hands. In addition, the struts do not interfere with the pilot’s view. Perhaps the main complaint about the ergonomics or practicality of a car is right position steering wheel This position makes it a little difficult to drive the car in normal mode, but this is not at all critical, because many of those who buy this car buy it for completely different purposes. This generation of Toyota Chaser in the 100th body was literally created for sports and tuning (see photo).

Worthy of pride

But the Toyota Chaser engines are another reason to buy this car. Of course, there were also diesel engines, or rather one. This is a modest 2.4-liter unit that can boast only modest fuel consumption. Its power was 97 hp, and its appetite was about 8.5 liters. Gasoline engines were much more fun. Everything, from the 1.8-liter engine to the 3-liter unit, had excellent performance, throttle response and excellent output.

And at the top stood the Toyota Chaser Tourer V, equipped with a 2.5-liter engine with a power of 280 hp, paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic jzx100. With such indicators, the car could reach a speed of 100 km/h in 5.5-6 seconds. This figure is still unattainable for many modern sports cars(see video test drive).

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Generations

Second generation

The second generation of the model was produced from 1980 to 1984 in the X51 and X61 series bodies. The range of engines was expanded to include 6-cylinder 1G-EU (single cam), 1G-GE (twincam), M-TEU (turbo) with a displacement of 2 liters. The car was available in four-door sedan and hardtop bodies; the two-door body was discontinued with this generation. The Avante package received a sports suspension and used Michelin tires. A new competitor for this generation was the Nissan Leopard, which was sold at a lower price than the Skyline.

Third generation

The third generation of the X70 model was launched in 1984, and was produced until 1988. Compared to previous generation this body had a more rounded shape. Starting with this generation, only a four-door hardtop body style was available. External dimensions This car was slightly smaller than the Mark II and Cresta. The brake discs increased in diameter and bucket seats appeared. Five-speed manual transmission gear was available only on the “GT twin turbo S” variants, and was optionally installed on others. In August 1986, the 1G-GEU engine was modified, larger bumpers appeared, and the front grille changed. Over the years of production there were several generations special series: Lordly (January 1987), Chaser Avante (May 1987), New Extra XG Chaser (August 1987), Avante Supra (January 1988). In September 1987, the 2L and 2L-T engines appeared to comply with the new 1986 emissions regulations.

Fourth generation

In 1989, production of the fourth generation Chaser began in X80 series bodies. This series was produced until 1992. The following modifications were offered: XL, XG, Raffine, SXL, Avante, Avante Twin Cam 24, GT Twin Turbo and Avante G, the GT Twin Turbo modification was positioned as the most powerful, it was equipped with a 1G-GTE engine with a power of 210 hp. (154 kW) at 6200 rpm. Avante G was a model with maximum configuration this series in terms of equipment. In August 1989, two more models were added to the Avante package: the Avante G-L, an even more luxurious model than the Avante G, and the new Avante G with a 3.0-liter 7M-GE engine, replacing the 2.0-liter 1G-GZE from the previous one. models.

In August 1990, the entire Chaser series was radically revised, and some of the models received completely new engines. The main range models, Avante G and GT Twin Turbo, received new engine 1JZ, the same one that was installed on the JZA70 Supra, although production of the 3.0-liter Avante G was partially continued. Avante G 2.5 received 1JZ-GE with 180 hp. (132 kW) at 6000 rpm, while the GT Twin Turbo received a powerful 1JZ-GTE twin turbo engine capable of developing 280 hp. (206 kW) at 6200 rpm, this was the maximum horsepower allowed by Japanese law. These two models were only available with a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed manual transmission.

Fifth generation

In October 1992, the Chaser X90 replaced the previous Chaser X81. The fifth generation was produced from 1992 to 1996 in the bodies of the GX90, JZX90 and SX90 series. The body became more rounded and the car became significantly longer. The modifications have been significantly changed relative to the GX81 Chaser. The GT Twin Turbo has been replaced by the new Tourer V. Top model Avante G received a 2JZ-GE engine with 220 hp. (162 kW), it was the next generation of the JZ engine line (the most powerful engine 2JZ-GTE twin turbo, which was installed on the flagship JZA80 Supra, released in the same year. The Tourer V was still powered by the 1JZ-GTE engine carried over from the GT Twin Turbo. Also included in the Tourer V package was a version with a 5-speed manual transmission, suitable for sports-oriented cars. The main difference between the Tourer S and the Tourer V was the absence of a turbocharger. In September 1992, the Tourer models received equipment upgrades, but were still inferior to the Avante G. This modification of the car was not widely used in professional motorsport, but earned great respect among amateur racers. With the cancellation of the Cressida after the X81 generation, only the Mark II, Chaser, and Cresta were sold in the Japanese market passenger cars. Each member of the Cressida family had different features: Chaser was adapted to sport driving, Cresta to luxury, and the Mark II was the main model of the range, although the cars differed mainly in the front and rear (plus doors for the Cresta). Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the sedan were produced. The range of engines installed on this car varied from the modest 4S-FE (1.8 l, 125 hp) to 1JZ-GTE (2.5 twin-turbo, 280 hp)

• 2L-TE - 2.4 l, diesel, 4 cylinders, turbocharged, 97 hp. (LX90)
• 4S-FE - 1.8 l, 4 cylinders, 125 hp. (SX90)
• 1G-FE - 2.0 l, 6 cylinders, 135 hp. (GX90)
• 1JZ-GE - 2.5 l, 6 cylinders, 180 hp. (JZX90 and JZX93 - 4WD modification)
• 2JZ-GE - 3.0 l, 6 cylinders, 220 hp. (JZX91)
• 1JZ-GTE - 2.5 l, 6 cylinders, twin-turbo, 280 hp. (JZX90)

Sixth generation

At the end of 1996, the last generation of cars under the Chaser brand in the X100 body was released for sale. The engine range has not undergone dramatic changes, however, all engines of the JZ modification acquired a VVT-i and ETCS valve timing system. After some time, the 1G-FE with 140 hp was replaced. 1G-FE BEAMS arrived with 160 hp. In 1998, the model was restyled; changes have been made: front and rear bumpers, fog lights, headlights received standard xenon low-beam headlights with electronic light control in the cabin, radiator grille, rear brake lights, turn indicators, dashboard and some interior elements. Versions with naturally aspirated engines of 2.5 and 3 liters were offered to customers only with automatic transmission.

List of engines used:

• 2L-TE - 2.4 l, diesel, 4 cylinders, turbocharged, 97 hp. , 4-speed automatic transmission (LX100)
• 4S-FE - 1.8 l, 4 cylinders, 125 hp. , 4-speed automatic transmission (SX100)
• 1G-FE - 2.0 l, 6 cylinders, 140/160 (BEAMS VVT-i), 140/160 hp. , 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission (GX100 and GX105 - 4WD modification)
• 1JZ-GE (VVT-i) - 2.5 l, 6 cylinders, 200 hp. , 4-speed automatic transmission and 5-speed automatic transmission in the Tourer S modification after restyling in 1998 (JZX100 and JZX105 - 4WD modification)
• 2JZ-GE (VVT-i) - 3.0 l, 6 cylinders, 230 hp. , 4-speed automatic transmission (JZX101)
• 1JZ-GTE (VVT-i) - 2.5 l, 6 cylinders, turbo, 280 hp. , 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission (JZX100)

As in the previous generation, the Tourer V modification has been preserved, a sports suspension with floating silent blocks of the lower arm, a lower stiffener strut, enlarged brake calipers, and a screen protecting the brake disc. Torsen (locking with worm gears) is an option for cars with automatic transmission and basic for versions with manual transmission. Unlike the similar model in the X90 body, the X100 was equipped with a 1JZ-GTE engine with one larger ceramic turbine (CT15) and a variable valve timing system (VVT-i). All cars in the Tourer V configuration were offered to consumers with xenon low-beam headlights and 16-inch alloy wheels rims. Also included as standard is traction control. TRC system and VSC.

Sport

Around the world, the Tourer V modification (X90 and X100) has gained great popularity among people involved in car improvement (tuning), thanks to the enormous potential hidden in the 1JZ-GTE engine. The development of improved options is carried out both by the official division of Toyota - TRD, and by many independent private studios. Advanced components produce such well-known companies like TRD, HKS, Blitz, A’PEXi, Tein, etc. In Russia this model has become most widespread in two types of motor sports: races at 402 m (drag racing) and high-speed cornering in a skid (drifting). In the first case, the car is optimally suited, thanks to the very high potential of the engine (up to 500 hp on a standard piston engine). In the second - thanks to the presence rear wheel drive with locking (Torsen); For professional modifications of cars, designers use the most stringent types of locking 1.5-2 way. A Tourer S modification (X90 and X100) was also produced, which featured the suspension from the Tourer V, with a 2.5-liter 1JZ-GE engine and modified fuel injection. The Tourer S package in the X100 body had before restyling automatic transmission with 4 stages, after restyling it received a modernized automatic transmission.

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