Tech & Auto
Ranking 5 Of Toyota’s Most Reliable Engines Ever
By DANIEL FEININGER
5. 1LR-GUE V10
The 1LR-GUE V10 was produced specifically for a single, limited-run production model, the Lexus LFA, to underpin its performance metrics.
Working with Yamaha, the Toyota team created a 4.8L V10 with 552 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. The car’s top speed was 202 miles per hour with a 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds.
4. 4A-GE Inline Four
Although it’s an Inline Four, Toyota’s 4A-GE engine was a technological leap forward when it was introduced and continues to be a favorite.
Toyota used the engine in many cars for nearly 20 years, and it was one of the first fuel-injected four-cylinder options to utilize a 16-valve infrastructure and twin-cam design.
3. 2JZ-GTE Inline Six
Toyota’s 2JZ-GTE Inline Six made its U.S. debut in the 1993 Supra Turbo, offering the car substantial power without an immediate need for modification.
The engines built for export to the U.S. came with alternative turbocharger installations and other modifications. The engine produces 320.5 horsepower and 325.5 ft-lb of torque.
2. 2GR-FE V6
The 2GR-FE V6 engine is one of Toyota’s most common engines in the modern marketplace. It is immensely durable and easy to service.
Toyota’s 2GR-FE engine weighs 395 pounds and produces between 295 and 315 horsepower and 248 to 260 ft-lb of torque. Later models included improvements to amplify its power output.
1. 3B Diesel
The most reliable engine Toyota has ever produced is the 3B Diesel. While it isn’t speedy, the engine can produce significant torque ratings at low RPMs.
The 3B engine has 98 brake horsepower and a peak torque of 166.3 lb-ft at 2200 RPMs. The engines are also known to last for hundreds of thousands of miles before giving out.