The JZX100, also known as the Toyota Chaser, is a mid-size, four-door car with a 1JZ turbocharged engine that is right-hand drive. Manufactured in Japan between 1980 and 2001. Adam LZ’s sixth-generation X100 Chaser is one special street car thanks to its ultra-clean lines, low stance, and stunning pearl white paint.
The interior features Recaro SR3 race seats, a Serial Nine CD999 shifter, which shifts through the gears with precise and short throws, and a stylish Vertex steering wheel, while Greddy gauges measure the important vehicle outputs. A set of 189.5 T7R Work Wheels, a Vertex Body kit, pearl white paint, and HID lights are included on the outside.
The V160 transmission is coupled to the stock 1JZ bottom end engine, which has Brian Crower BC264 cams, BC springs, and retainers. When Adam is ready to take a few rips, Deatschwerks 1200CC injectors and a DW400 fuel pump ensure that there is always Ignite Red Fuel available. With a Garrett G25-660 turbo and a stock ECU to generate and control the boost, Odyssey Fabrication created a bespoke turbo manifold. The blitz intercooler maintains pleasant charge air temperatures.
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What kind of engine is in the Chaser?
The final generation Chaser was made public in September 1996. Toyota made the Chaser sportier than the other two sedans they were selling at the time to set it apart from the competition this time. For this generation, a total of four engines were available. There was a 2.0L 1G, a 3.0L 2JZ, and two 2.5L 1JZ engines (one turbo and one n/a). The five-speed manual transmission stayed the same, but the four-speed automatic transmission was reinstated.
Toyota concentrated its marketing efforts on the Avante and the Tourer, the two primary trim levels. While the Tourer was positioned as being more sporty, the Avante was advertised as being more opulent. Additionally, the Avante offered a special model dubbed the Avante Four G that featured full-time 4WD. Only the four-speed automatic transmission was offered as standard equipment on all Avante models. Toyota concentrated on increasing the torque of the turbocharged 1JZ engine because the Chaser had already exceeded the 280 horsepower cap set by the Japanese government.
By 2001, the Chaser had been replaced by a new design named the Verossa. The Mark II survived for one more generation, till its retirement in 2004, but the Cresta didn’t live much longer. Toyota unveiled the Mark X, a new vehicle that will combine the “Holy Trinity” into a single model, in addition to the Verossa.
The Toyota Chaser is swift.
From 1996 to 2001, this Toyota Chaser 2500T was manufactured. It is a Chaser from the X100 generation. It is a rear-wheel-drive, front-engined, 4-door midsize sedan with five seats that took the place of the 1992 Toyota Chaser 2500T. The Chaser 2500T goes to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds thanks to its dual turbocharged 2.5 Liter 24v Inline 6 gasoline engine (Toyota 1JZ-GTE), which produces 276 horsepower, and continues to 155 mph at its top speed. With a curb weight of 3241 pounds, it has an average fuel economy of 24.0 mpg and has a range of 443 miles before needing to refuel. It comes with a choice of either a 5 speed manual transmission or a 4 speed automatic transmission. There are 15.2 cubic feet for luggage. Most recent update: November 8, 2021.
Which Chasers are 2JZ equipped?
Long a favorite among fans, the JZX100 Toyota Chaser will get even more interest now that the 6th generation is authorized for import!
When the Mk4 Supra was threatened by the GT-R Skyline in the 1990s, Toyota was at the forefront of the JDM scene, so the response was more of an afterthought than a challenge. They decided to install a 2JZ and AWD combination on one of their greatest non-Lexus sports cars, one that is comparable to the IS 300, just for fun.
The JZX100 Toyota Chaser, a sportier, smaller automobile with the same upscale features as the Crown, was the end result. The 276-horsepower cap was exceeded by both the RWD X100 with a 1JZ engine and the AWD JZX100 with a 2JZ engine, although only the JZX100 was a 3.0-Liter engine with a 4-speed ECT-iE automatic transmission.
Which vehicles feature the 2JZ engine?
2JZ
- Lexus IS300/Toyota Altezza AS300.
- Lexus GS 300/Toyota Aristo.
- Crown Majesta/Toyota Crown.
- Toyota Cresta/Mark II/Chaser.
- Origin Toyota.
- Toyota Advances.
- Lexus SC 300/Toyota Soarer.
- Subaru Supra.
A Chaser is it a Camry?
The eighth-generation Toyota Camry is very different from almost all of its forerunners. Thanks to dynamic aesthetics and improved general handling characteristics, it’s more emotive this time. Is it a BMW rival? No, but it does have a lot of attitude, particularly the TRD version. It’s unfortunate that Toyota took this long to realize that some American Camry buyers want to have fun while driving. Even in the mid-size sedan market, Toyota has long catered to enthusiasts in Japan. The Chaser is evidence.
The 1977-era Chaser was a high-end mid-size sedan with rear-wheel drive and, in later incarnations, a twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, two essential features the Camry lacks. Oh, and customers may choose a manual as well.
Toyota’s high-end RWD turbocharged car with a manual transmission? To us, it sounds very BMW-like. Too bad Toyota never intended for it to be transported to the United States, along with other cool sedans like the Crown and Cressida. After the 2001 model year, the Chaser was discontinued with no immediate replacement. The Camry continues to exist in the meantime, but at least it has improved. But this is your best option if you still want to drive the Toyota that is most similar to a BMW while remaining reasonably priced.
This 1993 Toyota Camry Chaser that has been customized is up for auction on Car and Bids. Even though it has a number of cool upgrades, including 18-inch staggered-width, bronze-painted alloy wheels, a Lexus LS 430 “big brake” kit, aftermarket coilovers and sway bars, and a 3-inch stainless steel straight-piped exhaust, it is obviously a Japanese-spec vehicle, which means it is right-hand drive.
JZX100 is legal in the US?
Beginning in September 1996, the Toyota Chaser JZX100 model was offered for sale in Japan. This implies that starting in September 2021, when this JDM classic turns 25, it will be permitted to import into the USA.
Do Toyota Chasers make decent drifting cars?
Other than that, the engine ran without a hitch, and the torque flowed smoothly from just off idle to the redline. The Toyota Chaser is an incredible drifting machine despite lacking a strong edge.
What horsepower does a 1JZ have?
YouTube is flooded with videos of tuned JZ engines, but instead of comparing one dyno run to another without context or funding, let’s take a look at two videos showcasing some of the craziest JZ tuning. Both engines have similar tuning potential.
JZ-GTE Dyno tuning
If this doesn’t make you love Supras, I don’t know what will. This outrageously loud 1600HP (on spray) Titan Motorsports Toyota Supra showed up at Fair Lakes Cars & Coffee this morning. The car runs 1400HP off the bottle.
Scores & conclusion
- xxxxx 1JZ-GTE
- xxxxx 2JZ-GTE
I’ll end by quoting from the wonderful essay by Dustrunnerauto:
Both are among the hottest factory engines ever to be installed in a production car.
“A general rule of thumb is that the stock 1JZ bottom end is good for about 650-700 horsepower, and the stock 2JZ bottom end is good for about 800 horsepower, so you would think that the 2JZ would be stronger then right? Wrong. Most people think that the 2JZ is stronger because it can withstand higher power levels, but they neglect to account for the extra displacement.
“650700 horsepower, or 260280 hp/liter (650 hp/2.5 liters = 260 hp/liter), is the range for the stock 1JZ bottom end. The factory 2JZ bottom end is capable of producing 800, or 266 horsepower per liter.
“The 1JZ and 2JZ can reliably push 266hp/liter on their bottom ends, by which I mean pounding the snot out of the engine for extended periods of time and it not failing. Both of these engines’ bottom ends have been pushed much above the figures I just gave.
“Both are among the hottest factory engines ever to be installed in a production car. There are very few engines in existence that have 1,000 horsepower or more.
What horsepower does a 2JZ have?
These were some fairly remarkable specifications in 1991. The 3.0 liter inline-6 2JZ has twin turbochargers to produce 320 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. By the standards of today’s performance engines, those figures would seem typical. However, those power numbers were difficult to match in the 1990s. Many bigger, more expensive engines didn’t deliver performance even close to that.
The rest of the Toyota 2JZ specifications show that this engine was made to withstand some substantial power and boost. Strength is the key to this powerplant. As a last point, the Toyota Supra is where the 2JZ-GTE is most famous.
Toyota 2JZ-GTE Strength
The 2JZ-GTE can withstand large boost because to its 8.5:1 compression ratio. The square cylinder shape provides excellent torque and top-end power balance. The closed deck, iron block used by Toyota in the 2JZ is incredibly sturdy. Despite being cast rather than forged, pistons are nevertheless quite robust and sturdy. Additionally, they included oil spray nozzles for cooling the pistons. The list is concluded with a robust forged crank and rods.
The Toyota 2JZ is unmistakably designed for robustness and longevity. You want to see specifications like this on any high-performance engine, almost exactly.
Several times in the article, we’ll return to this subject. The specifications appear great on paper. To tell us this, however, we don’t need specifications or paper. What makes the 2JZ-GTE such a legend is what it actually manages to do. Throughout the text, we’ll refer back to the 2JZ’s positive attributes. For the time being, we only wanted to emphasize how powerful the engine is from top to bottom.
VVT-i Added In 1997
The Toyota 2JZ engine was not updated for use in North America. However, Toyota started making new JDM 2JZ-GTE engines with VVT-i about September 1997. Modern engines frequently use variable valve timing, which enhances both fuel efficiency and power band.
Additionally, it helps the 2JZ’s power band, which some people find attractive about the JDM VVT-i engine. However, finding them can be more difficult, and finding parts can also be more difficult. The advantages and disadvantages of the VVT-i engine might be covered in a separate topic. In the end, apart from the cams and VVT-i, they are almost identical engines. It’s nevertheless a crucial factor to take into account if you’re planning to buy a 2JZ engine.
In the US, are Toyota Chasers permitted?
The Chaser was Toyota’s solution to its desire to expand its lineup with a midsize four-door sedan. Its production by Toyota began in 1977, and it was marketed with its siblings, the Cressida and the Cresta. The model was used up to 2001.
Hot Cars claims that for 25 years, the car was solely sold in Japan and then it was made available here. However, just for a few particular generations. The sixth generation could eventually be imported into the United States as in September 2021.
The JZX100, a car from the preceding generation, included a brand-new component. It was the first model to use four-wheel drive as standard equipment, and it also included a 2.5-liter 1JZ engine.
A 3.0-liter option that is also used with the Toyota Supra is the 2JZ. However, because to local regulations, both engines were only permitted to produce 276 horsepower in Japan, which they did.
The 2JZ can produce up to 800 hp, while the 1JZ may be tweaked to produce up to 600 hp.