Engine Toyota 2ZZ-GE

The 1.8-liter Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine was produced from 1999 to 2011 at the Japanese plant for both sports versions of popular civilian models and Lotus brand sports cars. The motor was created together with Yamaha engineers and equipped with a VVTL-i phase control system.

The ZZ family includes engines: 1ZZ‑FE, 1ZZ‑FED, 2ZZ‑GE, 3ZZ‑FE, 4ZZ-FE.

Specifications

Production years 1999-2011
Displacement, cc 1796
Fuel system MPI injector
Power output, hp 164 – 190 (atmospheric version)
220 – 260 (supercharged version)
Torque output, Nm 170 – 180 (atmospheric version)
215 – 235 (supercharged version)
Cylinder block aluminum R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 82
Piston stroke, mm 85
Compression ratio 11.5
Features no
Hydraulic lifters no
Timing drive chain
Phase regulator VVT-i (atmospheric version)
VVTL-i (supercharged version)
Turbocharging no (atmospheric version)
compressor (supercharged version)
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 4.4
Fuel type 95
Euro standards EURO 3/4
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Celica 2002)
— city
— highway
— combined
11.5
6.6
8.4
Engine lifespan, km ~200 000
Weight, kg 135

2ZZ-GE was installed on cars:

  • Toyota Celica SS-II (Japan, 187 hp);
  • Toyota Celica GT-S (USA, 180 hp);
  • Toyota Celica 190/T-Sport (UK, 189 hp);
  • Toyota Corolla Sportivo (Australia, 189 hp/180 Nm);
  • Toyota Corolla TS (Europe, 189 hp);
  • Toyota Corolla Compressor (Europe, turbocharged, 222 hp);
  • Toyota Corolla XRS (USA, 164/170 hp);
  • Toyota Corolla Fielder Z Aero Tourer (Japan, 196 hp);
  • Toyota Corolla Runx Z Aero Tourer (Japan, 187 hp);
  • Toyota Corolla RunX RSi (South Africa, 141 kW/180 Nm);
  • Toyota Matrix XRS (USA, 164-180 hp);
  • Pontiac Vibe GT (USA, 164-180 hp);
  • WiLL VS 1.8;
  • Lotus Elise (North America/UK, 190 hp);
  • Lotus Exige (US/UK, 190hp NA and 243hp turbocharged);
  • Lotus 2-Eleven (US/UK, turbocharged, 252 hp).
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