Basic Info:

- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

- Engine Code: 1JZ-GTE VVT-i

- Displacement: 2,492 cc / 2.5L

- Fuel Type: Petrol - 98 RON Recommended

- Configuration: Inline 6-Cylinder, DOHC, 24 Valve, VVT-i

- Aspiration: Single Turbocharged, Air-to-Air Intercooled

- Block/Head Material: Cast Iron Block, Aluminum DOHC Head

- Drive Type: Longitudinal, RWD

- Year Range: 1996-2007.  Toyota Chaser, Cresta, Mark II, Soarer, Verossa

Power & Torque (Factory Specs)

- Power: 280 HP / 206 kW @ 6200 rpm 

- Torque: 379 Nm / 280 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm

- Redline: 7200 rpm

- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

- Bore x Stroke: 86.0 mm x 71.5 mm

- Turbo: Toyota CT15B Single Turbo

- ECU: Toyota OBD2 . 

Key Features:

1. VVT-i: Variable Valve Timing on intake cam for better spool and torque
2. Iron Block: Bulletproof bottom end. Stock internals good for 600HP+
3. Single Turbo: Better response than old twin-turbo 1JZ. Spools ∼3000rpm
4. RWD + R154 Gearbox: Direct fit for drift and swap projects
5. Legendary Reliability: 300,000km+ with maintenance. Used in D1GP