Ever seen a SOARER?

[Blown97SVT]

I've been down here in Tucson for a bit now, and I finally went out and checked out the scene last night...I raced a twin turbo eclipse that was pretty quick..I got him by about 2 cars, and another mustang that I beat...

Out of no where comes a pretty sick looking, right drive, import...Called a Soarer....Huge turbo..What is it? What's it turn? Any info?

[NaMeLeSsEcLiPSe]

Twin turbo Eclipse????? didn't know it was possible... hmmmm Toyota Soarer = Lexus SC300. Same car just us in america get the broke down model with no turbo but as ive found out its not that hard to get turbo for them.
http://www.club4ag.com/club4ag_photos/contributions/EFG/gucci_soarer.jpg
Various Models Available:

3.0 GT-G (very high spec model)
3.0 GT-S (high spec model)
3.0 GT-S (standard spec model)
2.5 GT-TL (high spec turbo model)
2.5 GT-T (standard spec turbo model)


Example Spec: (2.5 GT-TL)
Performance:

Engine: I 6 DOHC 24v VVT turbo Max Speed: 155 mph
Capacity: 2491 cc Acceleration (0-60): 6.7 sec
Power: 280 bhp / 6200 rpm Acceleration (1/4 mile): 15.0 sec / 95.9 mph
Torque: 278 lbft / 2400 rpm Braking (60-0): 118 ft
Transmission: 4 EAT (rwd) Lateral Acceleration: 0.84g
MPG (city / mtwy): 18 / 24


[Edited by NaMeLeSsEcLiPSe on 05-09-2001 at 11:10 AM]

[ridge]

hmmm.. if I bring a Toyota Soarer over here and register it as a SC300, would they let me?

I heard some shop got a lot of trouble for bringing over Silivia S15 and calling it a 240SX.

[CoNFuSioUs2002]

Check out the current sport compact car. In the ultimate street car challange listings they have a twin turbo laser. I personally wouldn't do it, but it is pretty cool to see.

[NaMeLeSsEcLiPSe]

didn't know there was a way to twin turbo the lasers, talons or eclipses. News to me. But if it can handle it then thats cool too.

[k.]

time for class...soarer=sc300...as in the "lexus coupe" everyone knows it as..oh yeah if ya lookin for a project car..it would be a great one..since the car has the same amount of room in the engine bay as a supra..u can fit a 3.0L TT in it :) but then again everyone knows swaps are for hondas ;)

hehehe take care greg

~k.

[LETHAL GST]

the soarer (sc300) uses the same engine as the non-turbo MKIV. they have turbo kits for the NA supra engines, so i imagine that they would work in the SC300

[Gonzo]

Originally posted by Blown97SVT
I've been down here in Tucson for a bit now, and I finally went out and checked out the scene last night...I raced a twin turbo eclipse that was pretty quick..I got him by about 2 cars, and another mustang that I beat...

Out of no where comes a pretty sick looking, right drive, import...Called a Soarer....Huge turbo..What is it? What's it turn? Any info?

That guy posts over at Supraforums.com. Has pics of his ride up also. His is also a true Soarer, being he is in the air force and was stationed in Japan, they allowed him to bring the car back to the US. As Karla said, the SC300/400 does have enough room for the Supras 3.0liter twin turbo(2JZ-GTE). FYI the Supra was based off the Soarer chasis. The Supras engine, 6 speed, and rear end would all fit in SC300/400. How ever the JDM Soarer has a 2.5liter twin turbo(1JZ-GTE) rated at 280ps..Chaser also has this engine..damn I wish they would bring that over. This car makes a very nice sleeper. Next time you see this guy, ask to check out his engine, heard he just got a nice fat single turbo upgrade to go along with his nice fat intercooler.

[Edited by Gonzo on 05-10-2001 at 05:08 AM]

[Blown97SVT]

Gonzo- I ran into him cruisin around the other night. Had a huge turbo on it. We talked for a bit. If you know how I could get a hold of him, or where I could email him, I'd like to see what's up with the scene out here. I've got another 3 weeks till I'm done with my rehab, and I'm getting bored.

[ni240sxT]

Check out http://www.f-max.com they got turbo kit's for the SC300 ...

[1bad180sx]

Here in japan, I get to race 1JZ powered toyotas a lot. It is a challenge usually, because those things make a lot of power with just bolt ons. I usually beat them by a little, but sometimes they will waste me.

My buddies wife has a Soarer TT, I drove it, and it was very impressive. Even for an automatic it had a lot of torque.

I posted a story here recently called "180sx SR20DET VS Chaser tourer V"

Thats a turbo chaser I race recently.

[filly]

ah yes the Soarer.....my brother drives one,
except it's the SC300 over here.

I believe it is the same engine as the MKIV Supra, so parts shouldn't be hard to find right?