Z20 Series (1986–1991)
| Production | 1986–1991 |
|---|---|
| Body style | 2-door GT coupe (GZ20, MZ20) 2-door convertible (MZ20 Aerocabin) |
| Engine | 2.0 L 1G-E I-6 SOHC 2.0 L 1G-GE I-6 DOHC 2.0 L 1G-FE I-6 DOHC 2.0 L 1G-GTE I-6 DOHC turbo 3.0 L 7M-GTE I-6 DOHC turbo |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual R154 (7M-GTE) 5-speed manual W57/W58 (1G-GE/GTE) 4-speed A340E Automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Length | 4,675 mm (184.1 in) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1,335 mm (52.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,510 kg (3,300 lb) |
The Z20 series Toyota Soarer was produced from January 1986 to April 1991, and was available in several variants. The styling of the second generation Soarer is similar of that of the X80 series Cressida, Mark II, Chaser and Cresta. The Soarer shared its platform with the newly introduced A70 series Supra.
In 1988, TOM'S released a limited model package named the C5. The 7M-GTE in the Tom's C5 Soarer saw the power upgrades similar to those seen in the Turbo-A Supra of the same year.
In April 1989 a limited 500 unit production of the Aerocabin version was also available. This came with only 2 seats and an electric folding roof. The Aerocabin came with the same specs as the GT-Limited and were only available with the 7M-GTE engine, 4sp automatic transmission, tan leather interior and pearl paint.
In 1988 Soarer Z2 got restyling -grill and rear taillights changed and minor interior changes (climate control, dash). Other than that engines were improved:
- 1G-GTEU 180 -> 157 kW (213 PS; 211 hp)
- 7M-GTEU 230 -> 179 kW (243 PS; 240 hp)
Also from that time, M-series engines got oil squirters to cool pistons.
Unlike the A70, the Z20 did not pick up the 2.5L twin turbo 1JZ-GTE. However all models built from May 1989 including the Aerocabin did have a revised crossmember making the 1JZ-GTE conversion easier.
| model code | chassis code | grade | year | engine | transmission | weight (kg) | turbo | notes | |
| GZ20 | HCMEE | 2.0 VZ | 1986.1-1987.12 | 1G-EU | W57 5-speed M/T | 1300 | N/A | 87.1- +10 kg | |
| HCPEE | A42DL 4-speed A/T | 1310 | |||||||
| HCMGE | 2.0 VX | 1986.1-1988.12 | W57 5-speed M/T | 1320 | 88.1- +20 kg | ||||
| HCPGE | A42DE 4-speed A/T | 1330 | |||||||
| HCMGK | 1989.1-1991.4 | 1G-FE | W57 5-speed M/T | 1350 | ESC | ||||
| HCPGK | A42DE 4-speed A/T | 1360 | |||||||
| HCMVF | 2.0 GT | 1986.1-1991.4 | 1G-GEU | W55 5-speed M/T | 1330 | 87.1- +10 kg, 88.1- +30 kg and ESC | |||
| HCPVF | A42DE 4-speed A/T | 1340 | 89.1- A340E 4-speed A/T | ||||||
| HCMVZ | 2.0 GT-TWIN TURBO | 1G-GTE | W57 5-speed M/T | 1400 | Twin CT-12 | 87.1- +10 kg and ESC, 88.1- +20 kg | 88.1- W58 5-speed M/T | ||
| HCPVZ | A340E 4-speed A/T | 1420 | |||||||
| HCMZZ | 2.0 GT-TWIN TURBO L | 1988.1-1991.4 | W58 5-speed M/T | 1430 | ESC | ||||
| HCPZZ | A340E 4-speed A/T | 1450 | |||||||
| MZ20 | HCMZZ | 3.0 GT | 1987.1-1991.4 | 7M-GTE | R154 5-speed M/T | 1490 | CT-26 | 87.1- +20 kg, 88.1-+ 20 kg, 89.1- +10 kg | |
| HCPVZ | 1986.1-1991.4 | A340E 4-speed A/T | 1470 | ||||||
| HJPVZ | 3.0 GT AEROCABIN | 1989.4 | A340E 4-speed A/T | 1610 | Limited run of 500 units | ||||
| HCMZZ | 3.0 GT LIMITED | 1987.1-1991.4 | R154 5-speed M/T | 1520 | 87.1- +20 kg | 88.1- +10 kg | |||
| HCPZZ | 1986.1-1991.4 | A340E 4-speed A/T | 1500 | ||||||
| MZ21 | HCMZZ | 1987.1-1991.4 | R154 5-speed M/T | 1520 | Air suspension | ||||
| HCPZZ | 1986.1-1991.4 | A340E 4-speed A/T | 1520 | ||||||
| ESC (optional) = +10 kg, Sunroof (optional on all models except the aerocabin)= +20 kg | |||||||||
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