Strengths
- 2JZ-GTE 3.0 twin-turbo - 800+ bhp on stock internals
- Getrag V160 6-speed manual is the spec to own
- JDM royalty and Fast and Furious cult
Weaknesses
- Genuine clean cars now £60k+
- JDM imports often modified
- Sequential turbo plumbing nightmarish
Notable tech
- Fourth-gen Supra (A80)
- 2JZ-GTE 3.0 twin-turbo I6 (UK / Euro 326 bhp)
- 2JZ-GE NA 3.0 I6 (rare UK)
- Getrag V160 6MT manual / Aisin 4AT
- Sequential CT12B twin turbos
- Targa-top body option
- Production ended 2002
Common issues
- 2JZ-GTE single-turbo conversion essential for big power
- Headgasket on tuned cars
- Sequential turbo solenoid failure
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across A80's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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3.0 NA 2JZ-GE
BHP220
Torque294 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top143 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
3.0 twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE
BHP326
Torque441 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top156 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveRWD
GearboxGetrag 6MT / 4AT