All of that was mostly because of the MkIV Supra's factory turbocharged 2JZ-GTE powerplant—an inline-six-cylinder engine so ready to make sobering sorts of horsepower that, even 28 years later ...

The car featured two new engines: the naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE with a power output of 220 hp (164 kW) and 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) of torque, and the twin-turbocharged version codenamed 2JZ-GTE, which ...

The Toyota Supra is a legend largely because of the engine that went into the fourth-generation Turbo model, the 2JZ-GTE inline-six. With its two sequential turbochargers, this 3.0-liter six made ...

Without a doubt, Toyota's 2JZ engine is one of the most desirable powerplants of recent decades, and it now enjoys a dedicated following from those who both prefer it standard, or tuned up to ...

But before we start, keep in mind that the 2JZ, epic as it may be, is a positively ancient engine, and BMW's design has the benefit of modern technology on its side. Let's start with the block.

The 2JZ was designed and designed again to make an engine that would still be in use 30 years after its inception. Because it was overdesigned, tuners still make monsters out of this little engine.

Here, the 3.0-liter engine went without turbocharging, receiving the 2JZ-GE engine with a mere 211 horsepower and 212 lb-ft of torque. This was sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual or ...