Toyota UZ engine
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| Toyota UZ | |
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Company |
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| Production: | 1989– |
| Class: | DOHC 90° V8 |
| Engine: | 4.0 L (3969 cc/242 in³) 4.7 L (4663 cc/284 in³) 4.3 L (4292 cc/261 in³) |
| Similar: | Jaguar AJ-V8 Ford Modular V8 Ford/Yamaha V8 GM Premium V Mercedes-Benz M113/M155 BMW M62 BMW N62 Nissan VH Nissan VK |
The Toyota UZ engine family is a 32-valve quad-camshaft V8 piston engine series used in Toyota's luxury offerings and sport utility vehicles.
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[edit] 1UZ-FE
The light-alloy-block 1UZ-FE debuted in 1989 for the first generation Lexus LS 400 and Lexus SC with an output of 173 to 180 kW (232 to 241 hp) and torque of 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf).
Later, Toyota's VVT-i variable valve timing technology was introduced in the market with Lexus LS 400 in 1998 — the first application of this technology, providing a slight increase in power and torque.
The 1UZ-FE was voted to the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1998 through 2000.
Applications:
- Lexus LS 400
- Lexus GS 400
- Lexus SC 400
- Toyota MR2 Le Mans Car
- Toyota Crown
See also:
[edit] 2UZ-FE
The 2UZ-FE is a 4.7 L (4663 cc) version built in Tahara, Japan. Bore is 94 mm and stroke is 84 mm. Output is 179 kW (240 hp) at 4800 rpm with 427 N·m (315 ft·lbf) of torque at 3400 rpm. It has a cast iron engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses MFI fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder with bucket tappets, a one-piece cast camshaft, and a cast aluminum intake manifold.
Applications:
- 2001-2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2001-2005 Lexus LX 470
- 2001-2003 Toyota Tundra
- 2001-2003 Toyota Sequoia
Another 2UZ-FE variation adds VVT-i and electronic throttle control.
Applications:
- 2004 Toyota Tundra
- 2004 Toyota Sequoia
- 2004 Lexus GX 470
- 2004 Toyota 4Runner
[edit] 3UZ-FE
The 3UZ-FE is a 4.3 L (4292 cc) version built in Japan. Bore is 91 mm and stroke is 82.5 mm. Output is 216 to 224 kW (290 to 300 hp) at 5600 rpm with 441 N·m (325 ft·lbf) of torque at 3400 rpm. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses SEFI fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder with VVT-i. A version of this engine is used in Toyota's Super GT race cars.
Applications:
- Lexus LS 430
- Lexus GS 430
- Lexus SC 430
- Super GT
- Toyota Supra GT500 Race Car
- Lexus SC 430 GT500 Race Car
