Is the Lexus sc300 the same as a toyota soarer?

my dad just bought a 1992 lexus sc300 and i was just wondering if it is the same as a soarer. What makes them different? and what is the difference between the 2jz-GE engine and the 2jz-GTE engine besides the twin turbos? i also want this vehicle when i can drive so could i use soarer parts on it and it would be fine?

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Answer:
essentially they’re the same car. the differences are the obvious, the motor and right hand drive vs. left hand drive.

the 2JZ-GE and the 2JZ-GTE were built a little differently. the bottom end of the GTE is stouter because it was built to handle boost. Also, the pistons and rods are slightly different due to the appilcation. GE - higher compression, GTE - lower compression (boost friendly).

soarer parts should be fine.

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Answer:
If it's right-hand drive, it's a Toyota Soarer.

If it's left-hand drive, it's a Lexus SC.

Lexus SC

SC300 model number JZZ31

SC400 model number UZZ30

Sold in the United Says

Left-hand drive

Engines:

SC300 3-litre 2JZ-GE straight six

SC400 4-litre 1UZ-FE V8, late models had VVTi (variable valve timing)

Suspension:

Coil springs

Transmission:

SC300 4-speed automatic or W58 5-speed manual gearbox

SC400 4-speed automatic only

Analogue instruments (dials and needles)

Toyota Soarer

Sold in Japan

Right-hand drive

Engines:

Model number JZZ30 2.5 litre 1JZ-GTE straight six with twin parallel turbos

JZZ30 1996 onwards 2.5 litre 1JZ-GTE straight six with VVTi and single turbo

Model number JZZ31 3-litre 2JZ-GE straight six

Model number UZZ30, UZZ31, UZZ32 4-litre 1UZ-FE V8

Suspension:

JZZ30 Coil springs with optional Toyota Electronically Modulated Suspension (TEMS)

UZZ30 Coil springs

UZZ31 TEMS height adjustable air suspension

UZZ32 Hydraulically controlled active suspension with 4-wheel steering

Transmission:

JZZ30 4-speed automatic or R154 5-speed manual gearbox

JZZ31/UZZ30/UZZ31/UZZ32 4-speed automatic only

Digital instruments

Many more options than the Lexus SC models.

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Answer:
Its the same vehicle, except with different names because Japan didn't introduce the Lexus brand in Japan until 2007. They are the exact same. Its a nice automobile. Like it!

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