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| − | '''Toyota Soarer (Z10/GZ10/MZ10/MZ11/MZ12). 1981–6 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1988 cm³ (I6 OHC), 1988, 2759, 2954 cm³ (I6 DOHC).''' Personal luxury car to challenge the [[BMW 6er-Reihe (E24)]] based on the platform of the A60 [[Toyota Celica (A40)|Toyota Celica XX]], with high-tech features for the era—more high-line models had a digital speedometer and tachometer, and electronic voice warnings. Toyota used Soarer to introduce new technological features. MacPherson struts at front, semi-trailing-arm IRS. Turbo from 1981. Beat the Nissan Leopard (F30) by having a range of straight-six engines—Nissan had four-cylinder units, harming its image—and effectively replaced the [[Toyota Crown (S110)|Toyota Crown]] two-door coupé, which ended its run in 1983. Mid-term changes 1983 | + | '''Toyota Soarer (Z10/GZ10/MZ10/MZ11/MZ12). 1981–6 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1988 cm³ (I6 OHC), 1988, 2759, 2954 cm³ (I6 DOHC).''' Personal luxury car to challenge the [[BMW 6er-Reihe (E24)]] based on the platform of the A60 [[Toyota Celica (A40)|Toyota Celica XX]], with high-tech features for the era—more high-line models had a digital speedometer and tachometer, and electronic voice warnings. Toyota used Soarer to introduce new technological features. MacPherson struts at front, semi-trailing-arm IRS. Turbo from 1981. Beat the Nissan Leopard (F30) by having a range of straight-six engines—Nissan had four-cylinder units, harming its image—and effectively replaced the [[Toyota Crown (S110)|Toyota Crown]] two-door coupé, which ended its run in 1983. Mid-term changes 1983. |
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Latest revision as of 12:55, 6 July 2014
Toyota Soarer (Z10/GZ10/MZ10/MZ11/MZ12). 1981–6 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1988 cm³ (I6 OHC), 1988, 2759, 2954 cm³ (I6 DOHC). Personal luxury car to challenge the BMW 6er-Reihe (E24) based on the platform of the A60 Toyota Celica XX, with high-tech features for the era—more high-line models had a digital speedometer and tachometer, and electronic voice warnings. Toyota used Soarer to introduce new technological features. MacPherson struts at front, semi-trailing-arm IRS. Turbo from 1981. Beat the Nissan Leopard (F30) by having a range of straight-six engines—Nissan had four-cylinder units, harming its image—and effectively replaced the Toyota Crown two-door coupé, which ended its run in 1983. Mid-term changes 1983.
Manufacturing location: Tahara, Aichi, Japan
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Soarer | Predecessor: Toyota Crown (S110) | Successor: Toyota Soarer (Z20)
