Here we are in 2022 and as you and I both probably know by now, the internal combustion engine is kind of on its way out. More and more companies are investing in electric vehicles and drivetrains, as well as the infrastructure needed to support those electric vehicles. We’re this trend across markets, from sedans, … Read more
If you look at Toyota’s track record for their modern sports car, it’s been heavily based on working with other companies. The FRS and GT86 use a motor from Subaru, and the Supra is a Z4 in fancy clothing. While both of those cars are great in their own right, the Yaris GR is different … Read more
The Toyota 2TR-FE engine is a member of the Toyota TR engine. The Toyota TR engine is a gasoline engine family that debuted in 2004. They are designed to be installed longitudinally for pickup Rear-Wheel-Drive and Four-Wheel-Drive truck applications and are mostly utilized for Toyota IMV platform cars such as the HiLux, Innova, and Fortuner. … Read more
The Toyota 3S-GTE is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine that powers the Celica, MR2, and Caldina. It’s a long-running engine, having been produced from 1986 until 2007. Machines with the 3S-GTE designation produce 182 to 256 horsepower. For a little inline-4 engine in that period, these are pretty respectable figures. This article will go through … Read more
The new GD engine series debuted in 2015, replacing the KD engine series, Toyota’s most popular 4-cylinder diesel engine. The 1GD-FTV engine took the place of its predecessor, the 3.0L 1KD-FTV engine. The new 2.8-liter diesel engine was initially utilized in the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and then in other Toyota SUVs such as the Toyota … Read more
The Toyota 3SGE was a variation of the 3S-FE engine that went from 1985 to 2005. It had five different modifications during its 20 year production period, most importantly with restyled Yamaha cylinder heads in 1993, which helped it gain even more power for sports cars like MR2s or Celicas. With that, it built a … Read more
The engines of the Dynamic Force range are powerful. The latest family of Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) strategy is a group petrol engine series developed under TNGA platform. This new generation, alongside similar vehicle types, was created to simplify production while still maintaining high levels of performance and fuel efficiency – making them perfect … Read more
The 2ZR-FE engine was placed in the center of the ZR family’s power range, between the 1ZR and 3ZR engines. This 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine debuted in 2007 and quickly established itself as a viable alternative to the 1ZZ-FE. Depending on the car type, Toyota manufactures a variety of 2ZR versions. What are Toyota 2ZR-FE … Read more
Toyota has replaced the 1.4-liter VVT-i engine (4ZZ-FE) in their Auris with a new, smaller, and more efficient Dual VVT – I drivetrain. This means that it produces power just as effectively yet is less fuel-thirsty than before while also weighing down its four-wheeled siblings. Not only that, but the Toyota 1NR is also 36% … Read more
The compact straight-four engine series NR engines are 1.3 and 1.5-liter aluminum blocks with dual overhead cam (DOHC) cylinders and SFI fuel injection that uses four valves per cylinder for variable valve timing or dual VVT-i depending on the application. This article will tackle things you need to know about the Toyota 2NR-FE engine. What … Read more