Toyota Chaser 6th generation (X100)
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Production period: | 1996 to 2000 |
Body versions : | Saloon |
Engines: | Gasoline: 1.8-3.0 liters (88-162 kW) |
Length: | 4715 mm |
Width: | 1755 mm |
Height: | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2730 mm |
Curb weight : | 1290-1490 kg |
In September 1996, the Toyota Chaser X90 was replaced by the new model X100 6th generation .
History
The Chaser had gotten much sportier by this time, and many consider this iteration to be the ultimate chaser with the best looks. The Avante and Tourer models were the most popular, with the Avante being the more elegant (with finer interior décor) and the Tourers being the sporty versions (with large 16 "wheels). The VVTi system, which is Toyota's variable valve timing system, was introduced into the 1JZ engines, and the engines were also trimmed to produce more torque because they had already hit the maximum power allowed in Japan.
The 1JZ-GTE now had a single turbocharger instead of the two of its predecessor. New models were the Avante Four and Avante Four G (both Avante 2.5 l with permanentFour-wheel drive ). These cars were only available with four-stage, electronically controlled automatic transmission. The Tourer V and the only available with automatic model Avante G 3.0 l were available on request with self-locking differentials in conjunction with the four-speed automatic transmission (ECT-iE), while the lower-priced models had only the normal automatic (ECT-E).
In 1997, the model range remained largely unchanged, only the basic model Tourer 2,0 l was added. This tourer was powered by the 1G FE engine, which delivered 140 bhp (103 kW) at 5,600 rpm . He also had the simple four-speed automatic ECT.
In 1998, this basic model received on request a manual transmission and the all-wheel drive from the Avante models, the Avante Four S was delivered as a special model with improved interior. The entire Chaser series received a facelift ; the most noticeable change was new taillights. In addition, new fog lights in a slightly modified front of the vehicle, other upholstery inside, a three-spoke instead of the previous four-spoke steering wheel, orange instead of the previously white instrument lighting and a radiator grille with two instead of three crossbars.
In late 2000, Toyota ceased manufacturing the chaser. The new model in this class was called Verossa and got the same model code as the Chaser. The Cresta also suffered the same fate, only the Mark II was built in another generation (X110). In 2004, the newly developed Mark X X120 was unveiled in Japan, which combined many features of the earlier models Chaser, Mark II and Cresta. The Mark X was created to unite these three model series in one.
Although the Chaser X100 participated in the 1990s Japanese Touring Car Championship , he was due to its design with front engine and rear-wheel drive used more in drifting races. Several Toyota Chaser generations X90 and X100 were rebuilt for drifting races. Some versions of the Chaser have also been fundamentally rebuilt for participation in the Super Battle series in Japan.
