The 2.5-liter turbo Toyota 1JZ-GTE engine was produced at Tahara Plant from 1990 to 2007 and was put into the company’s popular rear-wheel drive models, such as the Supra, Crown, Mark 2. There are two generations of this engine: the first in 1990 and the second in 1996 with the VVT-i system. (more…)
The BMW M51 diesel engine saw production from 1991 to 2001 in the Austrian factory, used in a variety of popular models such as 3-Series E36, 5-Series E34, and 5-Series E39. This powerful unit received an upgrade in 1996 with its new index M51TU. On top of the 2.5 liter unit, the factory also offered an R6 range featuring other engines such as M21, M57, N57 and B57 so customers had ample options to choose from. With its long production streak it’s no surprise that this engine quickly became an automotive staple that would later inspire models with improved performance and design. (more…)