Introduction Manufactured from 2005 and available in Australia from 2006, Toyota’s 2GR-FE was a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine that effectively replaced the 1MZ-FE and 2JZ-GE engines. Key features of the 2GR-FE engine included its open deck design, alloy construction (for a service weight of 163 kg), variable intake and exhaust valve timing (dual VVT-i) and […]
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2GR-FKS Toyota engine
Introduction The Toyota 2GR-FKS engine was a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine which was first introduced in 2015 for the Lexus L10.II GS 350 and Lexus AL20 RX 350. Subsequently, however, the 2GR-FKS engine powered the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota XU50.II Kluger (sold in the USA as the Highlander). An evolution of the 2GR-FSE, […]
2AZ-FXE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 2AZ-FXE was a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that had ‘Atkinson cycle’ operation which shortened the compression stroke and extended the expansion stroke for greater thermal efficiency. Based on the 2AZ-FE engine, the 2AZ-FXE powered the Toyota XV40 Camry Hybrid. 2AZ-FXE block The aluminium alloy cylinder block of the 2AZ-FXE engine had 88.5 mm […]
2AZ-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 2AZ-FE was a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was first introduced in Australia in the 2000 Toyota XR30 Tarago. The 2AZ-FE engine featured mass reduction measures such as an aluminium alloy cylinder block, plastic intake manifold and magnesium-alloy die-cast cylinder head cover. With a service weight of 110 kg, the 2AZ-FE engine was […]
2AR-FXE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 2AR-FXE was a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine. Based on the 2AR-FE, the 2AR-FXE differed in that it had: Atkinson cycle operation; and, A unique cylinder head, camshafts, pistons and fuel supply system. To reduce fuel consumption, the 2AR-FXE used electric motors to power ancillaries such as the water pump, variable air-conditioner compressor […]
2AR-FSE Lexus engine
Introduction The Lexus 2AR-FSE was a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine. Based on Toyota’s 2AR-FE engine, the 2AR-FSE differed in that it had: Atkinson cycle operation; Direct fuel injection (in addition to conventional port injection); and, A unique cylinder head, camshafts, pistons and fuel supply system. According to Lexus, the 2AR-FSE engine achieved thermal efficiency […]
1ZZ-FE Toyota I4 Engine
Introduction First offered in Australia in 2000 in the Toyota MR2 Spyder, the 1ZZ-FE was a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Replacing the 1.6-litre 4A-FE and 1.8-litre 7A-FE cast iron engines, the 1ZZ-FE engine introduced all-alloy construction and, as a result, weighed 102 kg. Like the related 2ZZ-GE, the 1ZZ-FE was a member of Toyota’s ZZ […]
2AR-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 2AR-FE was a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine that replaced the 2AZ-FE engine. For Australia, the 2AR-FE engine was first offered in the 2011 XV50 Camry and subsequently in the 2013 XA40 RAV4. Key features of the 2AR-FE included its aluminium alloy construction, offset crankshaft, double overhead camshafts with roller rocker arms, dual […]
2AD-FTV Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 2AD-FTV was a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Key features of the 2AD-FTV engine included its aluminium alloy block and cylinder head, double overhead camshafts (chain and gear-driven) and four valves per cylinder. While the 2AD-FTV engine initially had solenoid injectors, piezo injectors were introduced in 2008. For Australia, the 2AD-FTV engine has only […]
1VD-FTV Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 1VD-FTV was a 4.5-litre 90-degree V8 diesel engine that had either a single turbocharger (for the 70-Series LandCruiser) or twin-turbochargers (for the 200-Series LandCruiser); this article will consider the twin-turbocharged version. Commencing production in 2007, the 1VD-FTV was the first V8 diesel engine produced by Toyota. Key features for the 1VD-FTV engine included […]