From 1981 to 1988, the company produced the 2.8-liter Toyota 5M-GE injection engine, which was fitted to several of the company’s well-known models, including the Supra, Cressida, Crown, and Soarer. This power unit had a somewhat different 5M-GEU index in the Japanese auto industry.
The engines 5M-EU, 7M-GE, and 7M-GTE are also part of the M family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Cressida 2 (X60) in 1982 – 1984; Cressida 3 (X70) in 1984 – 1988;
- Toyota Crown 6 (S110) in 1981 – 1983; Crown 7 (S120) in 1983 – 1987;
- Toyota Soarer 1 (Z10) in 1981 – 1985;
- Toyota Supra 2 (A60) in 1981 – 1985.
Specifications
| Production years | 1981-1988 |
| Displacement, cc | 2759 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 145 – 175 |
| Torque output, Nm | 210 – 240 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 – 9.2 |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Soarer 1983) — city — highway — combined |
13.9 9.4 10.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 180 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 5M-GE engine
The most well-known issue is the quick failure of hydraulic lifters; the block’s head needs to be properly stretched to avoid continuously puncturing the gasket;
Contamination of the throttle or idle valve is typically the cause of floating revolutions;
Additionally, some ignition system parts are not very dependable;
The timing chain in this motor was swapped out for a traditional belt, but the valves do not bend when it breaks.