A few people have requested information on the “Soarer V8” as they call it, since most of them have this engine in their 1991-1996 model Lexus SC400/Toyota Soarer Coupe’s. Most information is freely available online if you know where to look, but feel free to request information on any tuner car and engine by leaving a comment, and we’ll do our best to find out for you.

Toyota 1UZ-FE Quad Cam 32 Valve V8

Date:

First in 1989, with revisions in 1995, and an upgrade in 1997 to include VVT-i (variable valve timing)

Power:

  • 1989-1994: 191KW (256HP)
  • 1995: 195KW (261HP, lighter internals)
  • 1997: 216KW (290 HP, advent of VVT-i)

Torque:

  • 1989-1994: 353Nm (260 ft-lb)
  • 1995: 363Nm (267.7 ft-lb)
  • 1997: 407 Nm (300 ft-lb)

Compression Ratio:

  • 1989-1994: 10:1
  • 1995: 10.4:1
  • 1997: 10.5:1

Other Features: All alloy block, Belt driven quad camshafts.
Awards: (1998-2000) Made Ward’s 10 Best Engines List

Cars You Might Find the 1uZ-FE v8 In

  • (1991 - 2000) Lexus SC400/Toyota Soarer Coupe
  • (1989 - 2000) Lexus LS400/Toyota Celsior
  • (1992 - 2000) Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo (the Aristo also came in Twin Turbo with the 2JZ-GTE powerplant)
  • (1990 - 2002) Toyota Crown

Popularity: 30% [?]