The Soarer made its first appearance at the 1980 Osaka International Motor Show with the name "EX-8".
Spec
| Grade | 2800_DOHC-EFI_6-cylinder_GT-EXTRA | 2800_DOHC-EFI_6-cylinder_GT | 2000_OHC-EFI_6-cylinder_VX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Model type & weight |
Model type | E-MZ11-HCMQF | E-MZ11-HCMQF | E-GZ10-HCMGE |
| Curb mass(kg) | 1300 | 1300 | 1220 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4655 | 4655 | 4655 |
| Width(mm) | 1695 | 1695 | 1690 | |
| Height(mm) | 1360 | 1360 | 1360 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2660 | 2660 | 2660 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 5M-GEU | 5M-GEU | 1G-EU |
| Engine type | In-line 6-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 6-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 6-cylinder, OHC | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 2759 | 2759 | 1988 | |
| Max. output kw/(PS)/r.pm | -/170/5600 | -/170/5600 | -/125/5400 |
| * | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
| * | Max. output represents a net rating. |
| * | The model numbers of these vehicles are MZ11(2800), GZ10(2000). |
Description
The Soarer, Toyota's first personal luxury car, was a long-nose, short-deck 2-door notchback coupé with forward-leaning center pillars and thin rear pillars. The dashboard featured a digital speedometer, an LED tachometer, a digital speed alarm (that could be set to go off at any desired speed), and a microchip-based automatic air conditioner, epitomizing the upcoming age of car electronics.
The two available engines included 2.8-liter (5M-GEU) and 2-liter (1G-EU) units. The former boasted the highest specifications in Japan, producing a gross output of 170 PS. An SOHC turbocharged unit (M-TEU) was added to the lineup in June 1981. The top-grade 2800 GT Limited model was made available in March 1982, featuring specially designed leather bucket seats, an audio system by Technics, and an original 2-color body. In January 1985, the 2.8-liter engine was replaced with a 3-liter unit (6M-GEU) that produced 190 PS.
The Soarer caused a sensation in Japan as a prestigious specialty car.
The Soarer won the 1981-1982 Car of the Year Japan.
- http://cccars.seesaa.net/ - Soarer Mechanic from Osaka, Japan - Active
- http://coff33.wordpress.com/ - CoFF33 Blog, Australia - Active
- http://the-highwaystar.com/soarer/archives/category/10soarer - Highway Star Garage Soarer Section, Japan - Inactive
- http://type-z10.com/ - Soarer Tuned, Japan - Inactive
- http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/249266/car/142151/note.aspx - Minkara Soarer Maintainence, Japan - Inactive
- http://www.soarerproject.blogspot.com.au/ - The Soarer Project, Jersey - Inactive
- http://mz12gt.com/ - MZ12GT.com, Australia - Inactive
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