Third-Gen Toyota Prius Ride & Drive, Day 2: Stealth Mode

My first impression of the third-gen Prius left me wondering what was cool about the vehicle. There aren't any growing leaves on the instrument panel, there's no sound that plays when you "boot up" the car (ala the Mac start-up sound). Yesterday, though, I had a mini-epiphany at the grocery store. Yes, while buying peanut butter and soup, I had a Prius-related ah-ha moment.

I picked up one of my daughter's friends, a recent high school graduate who is shopping for a car. I thought the Prius would be a good choice for her, a college student and burgeoning eco-warrior. As I drove, she poked around. When I dropped her off, she said, "This car is so cool. I totally want one. And it so fits you. Like, I bet whoever drives this car has those tote bags for their groceries instead of paper or plastic."

There, in the trunk, was my supply of tote bags, specifically for my next stop, the grocery store.

So perhaps the "cool" thing about the Prius doesn't really need to be a feature or a gimmick or a doo-dad. Maybe the cool of the Prius is its EPA fuel economy estimates: 51 city MPG, 48 highway MPG. Its estimated annual fuel cost of only $750 (15,000 miles per year with gas at $2.50 per gallon). If that didn't just make your eyes bug out of their sockets, consider the estimated annual fuel cost for my boyfriend's 2002 Chevrolet Blazer — $2083. Or my 2002 Oldsmobile Alero — $1704.

Then consider the cruise around the parking lot at the grocery store, searching for a space that's not too close to any of the cart corrals, or the diagonally-parked Corvette. Since I was going far less than 20 MPH, I was running in pure battery mode, so quiet I felt like I was just coasting. I was in total stealth mode. I passed four or five people in the parking lot that looked up, surprised, when I drove by them. They hadn't heard me approach. I felt a little like James Bond.

While there's something incredibly cool about the low grumble of revving a big-block engine, there's also something cool about not making any noise — stealth mode.

Revised Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

We’re still a few weeks away from seeing an all-new Toyota SUV (the new 2010 4Runner should debut on September 24), but the Japanese automaker is showing a revised Land Cruiser Prado (known here as the Lexus GX470) at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show.

Instead of re-inventing the Land Cruiser’s baby brother, Toyota engineers chose to refine and improve its off-road credentials. The new Prado is still a body-on-frame design, but the chassis is 11 percent stiffer than before. Base models receive a revised independent suspension design both front and rear, while the top-end LC5 model receives a new adaptive air suspension system.

Off-road enthusiasts will likely enjoy the Prado’s new Multi-Terrain Select system. Similar to Land Rover’s Terrain Response technology, the controller allows drivers to select different power, braking, and suspension settings for different road environments.

The revised SUV should appear in European dealerships by December, but it’s uncertain if we’ll see it wear Lexus badges in North America. Reports suggest Lexus may shift the GX nameplate to a crossover built upon the GS sedan in the near future.

Toyota Yaris tops TrueDelta reliability study; unseats Prius for fewest reported problems

The 2008 Toyota Yaris subcompact sedan and hatchback averaged of just five problems per 100 vehicles between June 2008 and June 2009 in a newly updated TrueDelta reliability study, making it the survey's most trouble-free new car.

The 2006 Subaru Impreza matched that problem rate -- impressive for a car that has been on the road for a while -- but newer Imprezas (2008 brought a full redesign) haven't done as well.

The Yaris slipped ahead of Toyota's Prius hybrid, a previous winner in the TrueDelta surveys. The Yaris has improved slightly since the reliability study's last quarterly update, and the Prius has shown a few more problems -- though still fewer than most cars at 11 problems per 100 vehicles. (Those Prius data don't apply to the redesigned 2010 model that went on sale earlier this year.)

Owners of some cars, including the 2009 Prius, reported no problems at all in that 12-month period, but not enough responded to the survey for TrueDelta to consider the results fully valid. Cars in the organization's official data must have at least 25 responses.

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The worst-performing new vehicles in the survey continue to be the Dodge Journey midsize SUV (105 problems per 100 vehicles), Jaguar XF luxury sports sedan (105 problems per 100 vehicles), and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (145 problems per 100 vehicles). These data say that on average each owner of these fairly new vehicles has already needed to take it in for repairs, though that average is skewed slightly by troublesome vehicles that have required multiple trips.

See the five least trouble-prone and the five most trouble-prone new cars in the TrueDelta study in today's slideshow.

The average 2008-model vehicle in the survey has suffered about 50 problems per 100 vehicles, TrueDelta has said.

TrueDelta has highlighted with this reliability update that it has data for its first 2010 model, the Kia Soul subcompact hatchback. The Soul has been reliable so far, averaging 15 problems per 100 vehicles, but owners have reported problems with the available lights mounted in the car's speakers. The Soul may also see more problems as time progresses; as the car only went on sale this spring, any problems suffered would have been within the early weeks of ownership.

Among older cars, TrueDelta has reported consistent problems with the Audi A4 and A6 luxury cars; the 2001 A6 (shown) had the most reported problems of any car in the survey -- 233 per 100 vehicles -- and the much newer 2005 A4 was a close runner-up with 217. The current generation of A4, introduced as a 2009 model, has been much more reliable; TrueDelta has no data on new A6s.

The 2001 Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans nearly matched the Audis for repair frequencies, at 205 problems per 100 vehicles; TrueDelta identified the power steering, fuel, and water pumps as common trouble spots. But unlike Audi's improvements to the A4, even the new versions of Chrysler's vans have been trouble-prone, as the 2008 models have required an average of 98 problems per 100 vehicles.

The winners among older cars are two 2002 Hondas, the Civic and Accord (shown), which needed only 13 and 22 repairs per 100 vehicles respectively. Despite their age and higher mileage, that represents fewer repairs in a year than the average brand-new vehicle.

Note that the survey would likely report some different winners and losers if TrueDelta had data on more cars, but even as-is the results can suggest some cars that are unlikely to require too much work and some that it might be best to avoid.

In comparison to the oft-cited Consumer Reports reliability survey, participants in the TrueDelta research "panel" sign up and provide the year, make, and model of their cars once, and are surveyed throughout the year. TrueDelta says this reduces the problem of people only filling out the reliability surveys when they have a complaint to report and allows for information to be fresher.

Also unlike Consumer Reports, TrueDelta provides numerical data and a listing of each problem that occurred in a surveyed vehicle.

But also unlike Consumer Reports, TrueDelta does not have data on 1.4 million cars. 51,000 cars are registered in the TrueDelta panel, allowing the organization to report reliability data on only a relative handful of makes and models, whereas Consumer Reports reports data on almost every year-make-model combination going back 10 years. TrueDelta also reports reliability based on smaller minimum sample size than Consumer Reports -- 25 vehicles versus 100.

Sign up to participate in the TrueDelta reliability survey on their web site. You'll need to spend only a few minutes per year answering e-mail surveys, and car buyers will be able to benefit from the information you provide.

Toyota Provides More Details Regarding Auris Hybrid Concept to Debut at Frankfurt

Toyota today provided more details regarding the Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept it will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, including word that the vehicle marks a milestone in Toyota's plan to deploy full hybrid technology across the automaker's entire European model line-up.

"Full hybrid" means the car can be propelled by gasoline engine alone, electric motor alone or a combination of both. Most hybrids cannot do this.

Earlier this month we reported that, according to Toyota, the Auris hybrid uses 19 percent less fuel and emits 17 percent less climate-changing carbon dioxide than the standard Auris. We can now report that the five-door hatchback is slated to go on sale in Europe starting the second half of 2010, but there's no word on plans to send the car to North America.

In a statement, Toyota reported that the hybrid "marks a significant milestone in Toyota's plan to equip its mainstream European models with full hybrid technology. Toyota is committed to making the environmental benefits of its Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) accessible to a wider customer base and it is on track to offer a hybrid version of every model in its range by the early 2020s."

A five-door hatchback is the best selling type of car in Europe and consequently the installation of HSD in Auris is the logical first step in deploying full hybrid technology across Toyota's entire European model line-up.

By introducing the Auris concept, Toyota also aims to shift customer perceptions of hybrid technology. The obvious advantages are improved fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions, but the automaker said customers will also experience smooth and sophisticated driving unlike any other family hatchback, thanks to the everyday usability, comfort and quietness of the Toyota full hybrid powertrain.

The Auris concept will be built by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK at the Burnaston factory, near Derby. The manufacturer's suggested price for the vehicle has not been revealed.

In addition to changes to the Auris's powertrain for the concept car, Toyota says subtle changes have been made to Auris's styling to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The front end is designed to optimize airflow and so help maximize fuel efficiency. The front and rear bumper corners have flat surfaces, a feature that not only accentuates the car's wide and solid stance, but also smooths the flow of air over the vehicle's flanks, minimizing turbulence and drag.

The ride height is lower by 20 millimeters compared to the conventional Auris, and underbody panels and a rear diffuser have been fitted to smooth and control airflow beneath the car. The bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels are designed to cut air turbulence in the wheel arches and are shod with low rolling resistance tires. A larger, more efficient rear spoiler is also fitted. These aerodynamic elements target a drag coefficient of 0.28.

Toyota says the car can accelerate from zero to 62 miles per hour in around 10 seconds, and offers four driving modes, three of which can be selected on-demand by the driver: ECO mode maximizes hybrid system efficiency and fuel economy; Power mode boosts performance; and EV mode -- a feature only available with a full hybrid system -- allows for ultra-quiet running on electric motor power alone for up to 1.25 miles at speeds up to 31 mph, with zero fuel consumption and zero CO2 and particulates emissions.

Using technology that was first brought to the market in the latest generation Prius, the Auris concept marks a further development of solar-powered ventilation, with solar panels covering the entire roof.

Similar technology is used inside the cabin, with solar panels on top of the dashboard that generate sufficient energy to recharge mobile phones or portable music plays mounted in purpose-designed charging trays. In the future, Toyota aims to advance this technology to provide solar powered recharging of the hybrid battery.

Further energy-saving measures include the use of LED technology for the front and rear lights.

The 2009/2010 Toyota Wish with Valvematic Unveiled

Toyota launched the new design of the 2010 Toyota for the Japanese market. Comes with a 7-speed sports sequential Shiftmatic transmission as standard, 2010 Toyota Wish has two operating modes CVT Sport and Sport Mode Dynamic Mode. Toyota Wish is a 2010 front-wheel-drive and it comes with a 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter engine, both with Valvematic (continuously variable valve-lift mechanism).

Toyota Wish 2010 price for the Japanese market has a range of 1.84 million yen to 2.48 million yen. The Wish is a compact seven-seat minivan, which has acquired a solid reputation for its sporting style, wide-ranging utility and comfortable driving performance with a turnover of over half a million units since its launch in January 2003. The new second generation model has improved the comfort and sportiness, and has significant improvements in behavior, environment and safety. The result is a vehicle to respond to a user of all the “wish”.

All vehicles in the series have a new-generation engine with “Valvematic”, which is continuously variable valve lift and valve timing mechanism that achieves both excellent driving performance and superior environmental performance. The new engine, in combination with Super Continuously Variable Transmission Smart (Super CVT-i) transmission, sets the tone for a maximum of 15% more fuel than its predecessor and more exhilarating driving performance. Director assisted stability control of the vehicle (S-VSC) and the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and side curtain shield airbags standard on all vehicles in the series, to give the new first-class desires, levels1 security.

Single turbo Toyota Supra races Hayabusa

The Suzuki Hayabusa is the fastest motorcycle in the world featuring a 1299 cc engine that will rocket the bike from 0 to 60 mph in 2.47 seconds! The Toyota Supra rivals the Hayabusa in many videos, but in the following footage the Supra dominates against the tyranical Hayabusa. Thanks to Virtual Works Racing in Las Vegas, NV we have a video of their Toyota Supra smoking a 175+ hp Hayabusa to watch. This historical event is a product of a building rivalry for many years. A challenge between the two vehicles is seen through out several online videos on Youtube and Streetfire.net, but none show the Toyota Supra in such domination as what is shown below.

The Toyota Supra design is naturally fast and accelerates with great launch traction for a rear wheel drive vehicle. The entire car cocks back and literally fires like a rocket out of the hole. Spectacular capability for a high powered, lightweight vehicle considering that most rear wheel drive vehicles have a considerable disadvantage when racing from a launch. Toyota defies logic in their Supra design, will they bring it back? The answer is here.

Until we get another miracle vehicle from Toyota, tuners have to make due with what is given to them. The Supra's from the 1990's are still serving in the battle field of street races across the world. A remarkable culture has been built around the Toyota Supra with the help of performance legends and online video propaganda. To watch a Toyota Supra destroy every vehicle on the face of the planet is unreal. Check out the following footage of another Supra kill, Hayabusa.

Toyota to launch hybrid Corolla, plug-in Prius at Frankfurt Motor Show

he car that we here in the US know as the Toyota Corolla --which much of the rest of world now calls the Auris -- will launch next week as the first Toyota to be converted from a standard production model into a full technology hybrid, enabling full electric operation in day-to-day driving.

The Toyota Prius has always been built on a unique stand-alone hybrid platform.

The concept represents a milestone in Toyota’s strategy: introducing Toyota’s full hybrid technology to a mainstream model, and the first step in the deployment of Hybrid Synergy Drive across the company’s model range. The Auris will utilize the Toyota Prius series-parallel hybrid drivetrain from the Toyota Prius.

The Auris is manufactured by Toyota in the UK and in Turkey. The UK plant will be the only site building the hybrid version. Check out the clever European television for the Toyota Auris below.

Whether the Auris will come to the US in its current form, or whether the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive will be adapted to the US version of the Toyota Corolla, remains to be seen. Toyota has committed to making available to customers a hybrid option to each of its models. In any case it's unlikley we'd see either car until at least 2011.

The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept will also make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Prius Plug-in Hybrid expands the capabilities of Toyota’s full hybrid technology, enabling pure electric operation for short-range day-to-day transportation. In early 2010, an extensive field test will see evaluation vehicles being leased to selected fleet customers.

NEW TOYOTA VIOS TRD SPORTIVO TEST DRIVE REVIEW & SPECIFICATION

What is the difference of the full spec Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo? Toyota Malaysia has bring the TRD suspension, new interior finishing, new sport rim design and TRD bodykit skirting and spoiler.

It is actually a Toyota vios S with all the addition of TRD kit. We have the opportunity to test drive one of the Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo at Batu Caves with Mr Fadzli. Let me elaborate briefly about my first impression on the Vios TRD sportivo. Basically, when you enter the cabin interior, you will feel that it is a spacious car especially when you are on the driver’s seat. The front windscreen is big and you can see the scenery well out of the cabin. But i feel a bit weird sitting at the drivers seat because the dashboard height level is too low. Maybe because i am not used to it. The seat is comfortable with black and red TRD fabric (unfortunately no leather seat for the TRD full spec vios) touch up and TRD seat design. The interior have some part of it wrapped with carbon fiber look a like finishing that gives the sporty looks from the inside of the Toyota Vios Sportivo.

The center panel is simple and smart. There is no issue of the speedometer or main meter panel located at the center of the dashboard because it is easier for you to look at it while driving compare to meter panel at the back of your steering. The gated automatic gear shifter also an exclusive feature of the toyota Vios. The leather steering wheel feels very nice to hold. This Toyota Vios TRD sportivo complete with dual airbag at the front.

At the back, you will feel that it is a bit small because the design of Toyota vios is it will getting smaller from middle of the car to the rear following the aerodynamic design of the car. I have measured the overall dimension of the interior of Toyota Vios and here is the result of dimension of interior of the Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo which is actually same as other Toyota Vios variant (compare to Proton Saga Baru):

Width at the front that can be occupied is 134 cm from shoulder to shoulder (Saga = 134cm)
Width at the rear passenger seat that can be occupied is 130cm from shoulder to shoulder (Saga = 134cm)
Widest width that can be measure interiorly is 140cm (Saga = 137cm)
Legroom space from front to rear seat is +-201cm (Saga = +-202cm)
Headroom space from bottom to the roof interiorly is 120cm (Saga = 123cm)

Boot space:
width left to right = 155cm (Saga = 141cm)
width front to rear = 97cm (Saga = 96cm)
height = 51cm (Saga = 52cm)

The advantage of toyota vios compare to other car is the center foot space have no obstacles. Meaning that is has flat surface floor from left to right and no bump at the middle which then gives more space to rear passenger’s leg.

The exterior bodykit of Toyota Vios TRD sportivo complete with front, side, rear skirting and spoiler. The new silver grey 15″ sport rim design with tyre size 185/60/15.

Test drive along the highway near Batu caves is fun with the Toyota Vios TRD due to the engine response and sharp handling. Every time you push the fuel paddle, you will feel the power of 1.5 litre VVTi engine that produce 109 PS at 6000RPM and 141Nm at low RPM 4200 pull you to the front and I would say the engine performance is good and really fit with the toyota Vios which has the kerb weight of only 1050kg.

During the test drive, I remember of driving a Proton Wira Special Edition. It feels the same due to the tuned sport suspension and light feeling while driving. The difference is proton Wira SE is stiffer at sharp corner which means better handling but sacrificing a lot of suspension comfortness compare to the Toyota Vios.

You will feel the very light power steering that turn the vios easily at very sharp minimum turning radius of 4.9m only. Driving a Toyota vios, you will feel like driving a light car with less weight and has no problem with the engine performance. The engine response is quick and you will be confident to overtake any car.

The TRD tune suspension is another amazing thing on the Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo. It enable the car to take sharp corner at high speed easily without too much body roll and retain the comfortness of the suspension system to the highest level. Meaning that the good handling characteristic is increased without sacrificing the comfort of the passenger while passing an uneven road surfaces.

The gear transition is smoother with ECT (Electronic Controlled Transmission) especially when you push the fuel paddle more, the auto gearbox will drop down the gear smoothly without any jerking and you can easily accelerate faster.

Ventilated front disc brake and solid rear disk brake works like super. When you push the brake paddle just a bit, the braking system response immediately and you can feel it grabs the brake disk effectively to put you to shorter stop point. Fitted with the ABS and EBD, it will ensure that your tyres will not skidding and ensure safety of you and your passengers at all time.

For those who wants a performance sedan, light city car, and stable cruising for long journey car, this is the car that you may looking for. The on the road price of Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo is RM90,900 with RM2523.50 insurance for the first year. For any question or to have a test drive and feel it yourself, you can contact Mr Fadzli from Toyota Branch at Batu Caves , Pavillion Auto Sdn Bhd anytime at his contact number 012-6893602

For those who have the experience as the owner of Toyota Vios especially TRD sportivo, please share your opinion here..

RON 95 SUITABLE FOR TOYOTA AND LEXUS VEHICLES, SAYS UMW TOYOTA

RON 95 which has been introduced in Malaysia is suitable for all Toyota and Lexus cars.Read the full news from Bernama below.

UMW Toyota Motor said on Friday the RON 95 petrol is suitable for use in all Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold by the company.

The exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia said owners of these cars, who are currently using RON 97 petrol, can switch to RON 95 without encountering engine damage or performance loss.

UMW Toyota was responding to questions on the suitability of the new petrol for all vehicles following the government’s decision to replace RON 92 petrol with RON 95 from Sept 1, 2009.

TOYOTA ENGINE GUIDE 2E, 4E, 4AGE, 4AGZE, 1JZ-GTE, 2JZ GTE SPECIFICATION

The article is for guideline purposes only.I’ll start with The 2E Engine.
Toyota Engine Guide

2E-TE/TELU

Used in: Toyota Starlet EP71, EP81, EP90
Valvetrain : SOHC
FI:Turbocharged
Displacement : 1296cc
Bore : 73.0 mm
Stroke : 77.4 mm
Gearbox : C152
Power - 2E-TE :101hp
2E-TELU :110hp

4E-FTE

Toyota Starlet 4E

Used in: Starlet GT Turbo, Starlet Glanza V
Valvetrain : DOHC
FI : Turborcharged
Displacement : 1331cc
Compression Ratio : 8.2:1
Bore : 74mm
Stroke : 77.4mm
Gearbox : C152
Power : 135HP@6400rpm
Torque : 157NM@4800rpm

4A-GE(16Valve)

4A-GE 16 VALVE

Used in:Toyota MR2 AW11(MR)
Corolla AE86 GT-S(RWD),
Corolla AE82 FX-16(FWD),
Corolla AE92 GT-S(FWD)

-FIRST/SECOND GENERATION(83-89)-
Valvetrain : DOHC 16Valve(TVIS)
Fuel System : MPFI(Multi Point Fuel Injection)
Displacement : 1587cc (straight 4)
Compression Ratio : 9.4:1
Bore : 81mm
Stroke : 77mm
Power : 112HP@6600rpm (US, MAF Sensor)
130HP@6600rpm(Japan, MAP sensor)
Torque : 131Nm@4800rpm

-THIRD GENERATION(REDTOP)-
Valvetrain : DOHC 16Valve
Fuel System : MPFI(Multi Point Fuel Injection)
Displacement : 1587cc (straight 4)
Compression Ratio : 10.3:1
Bore : 81mm
Stroke : 77mm
Power : 138@7200rpm
Torque : 149Nm@4800 rpm

4AGE FORMULA ATLANTIC

-A modified 4A-GE(16valve) from Toyota Racing Development(TRD) for the Formula Atlantic cars.Producing a healthy 240bhp@8400rpm and revving out to 10-12000rpm.This is the engine that is rumoured as the engine in the Fujiwara Takumi Corolla AE86 Trueno(INITIAL D Anime/Manga)

4AGE SILVERTOP(20Valve)

4A-GE SILVERTOP 20VALVE

Used in:1992 Toyota Levin/Trueno AE101 GT Apex, GT-V Models
1992 Toyota Corolla AE101: GT, FX Models
Valvetrain : DOHC VVT(Variable Valve Timing)
Air Intake : Four Throttle, Airflow Sensor
Displacement :1587cc
Compression Ratio : 10.5:1
Bore : 81mm
Stroke : 77mm
Power : 158HP@7400rpm
Torque :162Nm@5200rpm

4AGE BLACKTOP

Used in:1995 Toyota Levin/Trueno AE111: BZG, BZR, BZV Models
1998 Toyota Corolla AE111: GT, Carib BZ, RSi Models
Valvetrain : DOHC VVT(Variable Valve Timing)
Air Intake : Four Throttle, MAP Sensor
Displacement :1587cc
Compression Ratio : 11:1
Bore : 81mm
Stroke : 77mm
Power : 162HP@7800rpm
Torque :162Nm@5200rpm

4AGZE SUPERCHARGE

TOYOTA 4A-GZE SUPERCHARGED

Used In : supercharged AW11 Toyota MR2, AE92 Corolla, AE101 Corolla
FI:Supercharged
Valvetrain : DOHC 16Valve
Displacement : 1587cc (straight 4)
Bore : 81mm
Stroke : 77mm
Power - AW11 Toyota MR2 : 145HP
AE92, AE101 Corolla : 165HP
Torque - AW11 Toyota MR2 : 195Nm
AE92, AE101 Corolla :210Nm

1JZGTE

TOYOTA 1JZ-GTE

Used in:

Toyota Chaser/Cresta/Mark II Tourer V (JZX81, JZX90, JZX100, JZX110),
Toyota Soarer (JZZ30)
Toyota Supra MK III (JZA70)
Toyota Verossa
Toyota Crown (JZS170)

-FIRST/SECOND GENERATION-
FI:Twin Turbo Turbine : CT12 x2
Valvetrain : DOHC
Displacement : 2491cc
Compression Ratio : 8.5:1
Bore : 86.0mm
Stroke : 71.5mm
Power : 280HP@6200rpm
Torque : 363Nm@4800rpm

-THIRD GENERATION-
FI:Turbocharged
Valvetrain : DOHC VVT-i(continuously variable valve timing)
Displacement : 2491cc
Compression Ratio : 9.0:1
Bore : 86.0mm
Stroke : 71.5mm
Power : 280HP@6200rpm
Torque :379Nm@2800rpm

2JZGTE

TOYOTA 2JZ-GTE

Used in:Toyota A341E 4-speed automatic
Toyota V160 and V161
Toyota Aristo V300 JZS161 (Japan-only)
Toyota Supra RZ/Turbo JZA80

FI:Twin Turbocharged
Valvetrain : DOHC (VVT-i 1997 and above)
Displacement : 2997cc
Compression Ratio : 8.5:1
Bore : 86.0mm
Stroke : 86.0mm
Power : 280HP@5600rpm
Torque : 1993-96 - 437Nm@3600rpm (323 ft/lb)
1997+ - VVTi 458Nm@3600rpm (338ft/lb)