TORQUE GT ● BLOG
Spotted in Japan... A 1987 Toyota Chaser in all its retro glory! Just imagine cruising around late 80’s Tokyo in this, understated yet alluring. The badging is the only give away that this is a performance model... we think it looks just right!
Visually the crisp silver paint mates nicely with the thin spoke period correct ‘Work Equip 03’ rims. Hints of chrome add an 'exec' quality and the oh so 80’s black plastic trim breaks up the sea of silver. Sitting lower than standard on adjustable coilover suspension gives it great stance.
The stock interior features an array of 80's switchgear and check out the epic digital speedo! This particular example has a rather nice old school Momo steering wheel and an 'interesting' after market gear stick.
Under the unassuming bonnet lies a 1G-GTE, a 2.0 litre straight six 24 valve twin turbo engine, significant as it was the first twin-cam, twin-turbo production engine from any Japanese manufacturer, later replaced by the mighty 1JZ.
Chasers have a huge following in the JDM scene, whether it's for their prowess in the drift scene or the appeal of having something with sleeper looks but racer performance...
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