Toyota Soarer engines
The Toyota Soarer is a Gran Turismo car from the Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corporation. Manufactured in Japan from 1981 to 2005. Released in 1981, the Z1 generation car was an angular 2-door coupe that replaced the Toyota Mark II Coupe. The name of the Soarer machine translates as “soaring”. In 2001, the last, 4th generation of the model (40 series) was released, which was replaced in 2005 by Lexus SC430.
The Toyota Soarer was offered with 7 engines between 1981 and 2005 (7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 4.3 liters, power output from 105 to 305 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1JZ-GTE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Soarer engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Soarer 1 (Z10) 1981–1985 | |||||||
| Toyota 1G | 1981–1985 | 2.0 L R6 | 105–210 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 5M-GE | 1981–1985 | 2.8 L R6 | 145–175 hp | petrol | belt | 4.4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Toyota Soarer 2 (Z20) 1986–1991 | |||||||
| Toyota 7M-GTE | 1986–1991 | 3.0 L R6 | 235 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota Soarer 3 (Z30) 1991–2000 | |||||||
| Toyota 2JZ-GE | 1991–2000 | 3.0 L R6 | 215–230 hp | petrol | belt | 4–5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1UZ-FE | 1991–1997 | 4.0 L V8 | 250–300 hp | petrol | belt | 5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1JZ-GTE | 1991–2000 | 2.5 L R6 | 280 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.1–5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota Soarer 4 (Z40) 2001–2005 | |||||||
| Toyota 3UZ-FE | 2001–2005 | 4.3 L V8 | 280–305 hp | petrol | belt | 5.1 L | ~500,000 km |
Toyota Soarer engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Soarer?
Toyota Soarer 1 (Z10) (1981–1985): Toyota 1G and Toyota 5M-GE; Toyota Soarer 2 (Z20) (1986–1991): Toyota 7M-GTE; Toyota Soarer 3 (Z30) (1991–2000): Toyota 2JZ-GE, Toyota 1UZ-FE and Toyota 1JZ-GTE; Toyota Soarer 4 (Z40) (2001–2005): Toyota 3UZ-FE.
Which Toyota Soarer engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Soarer engines are: Toyota 1JZ-GTE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 1UZ-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2JZ-GE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Soarer engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1G — 4.2 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-50 / 15W-50); Toyota 1JZ-GTE — 5.1–5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 1UZ-FE — 5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2JZ-GE — 4–5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3UZ-FE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 5M-GE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 7M-GTE — 4.4 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota Soarer have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Toyota 1G, Toyota 1JZ-GTE, Toyota 1UZ-FE, Toyota 2JZ-GE, Toyota 3UZ-FE, Toyota 5M-GE and Toyota 7M-GTE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Soarer available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Soarer engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 5M-GE
The most well-known problem is the rapid failure of hydraulic lifters.
Toyota 7M-GTE
A well-known engine problem is a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket in the area of the 6th cylinder.
Toyota 1JZ-GTE
Due to a design flaw, the sixth cylinder in the engine is not cooled enough, which forces the owner to modify the…
Toyota 2JZ-GE
The design of the motor has no weaknesses, but at high mileage it consumes oil. The reason here, as usual, is the…
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