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Originally Posted by StevieG
...I know the engine is Toyota sourced, so that shouldn't be an issue...
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Originally Posted by k20z3
Alot of people may not know, yes its toyota based, but since I had a celica
the engine is a souped up 2zz_Ge (Celica Gt-s engine) Matrix S edition!
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I'm a Celica owner as well. The Elise had a 190hp Toyota/ Yamaha engine 2ZZ-GE. Yamaha is key here. This engine was also found in the T-sport which America did not get. The 1zz was not Yamaha based, and was one of the poorest moves Toyota ever made with the Celica. Joint ventures on engines make all the difference.
That's why I think the new AE86 will do well
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Originally Posted by CBRich
Yep, Celica GT-S Engine but mounted in the right place and with a thousand less pounds to haul around. Would have been better with a K20 though.
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500lbs not a 1000lbs
The Elise is a fun car but I agree with others before, that thing just beats the hell out of you. That and modding the the suspension is a huge no-no, so that sucks that you have little options there.