The 1.3-liter Toyota 4E-FTE turbo engine was assembled at a factory in Japan from 1990 to 1999 and was installed in the fourth and fifth generations of the Starlet model in the back of the P80 and P90, respectively. This turbo engine is very often used for budget swaps for other Toyota cars.
The E 1.3 L family includes engines: 2E, 2E‑E, 2E‑TE, 4E‑FE, 4E‑FTE.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Starlet 4 (P80) in 1990 – 1995; Starlet 5 (P90) in 1996 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1990-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 1331 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 135 |
| Torque output, Nm | 157 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 74 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77.4 |
| Compression ratio | 8.2 |
| Features | DOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | CT9 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Starlet 1997) — city — highway — combined |
10.1 6.4 7.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 115 |
Disadvantages of the 4E-FTE engine
- The reliability of this turbo engine is not bad if you follow its cooling system;
- From frequent overheating, seals crack and flow here, pierces the cylinder head gasket;
- Due to contamination of the throttle or idle speed controller channel, idle speed often floats;
- Already after 100,000 km, oil scraper rings may lie down and lubricant consumption will appear;
- There are no hydraulic lifters here and valve clearances require periodic adjustment.
