Toyota Chaser Tourer V (JZX100) (1996)Marcin Rutkiewicz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Toyota Chaser Tourer V (JZX100)

1996 — Japan

Modern Classic (1986-2000)Japanese
Engine2,491 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Toyota Chaser Tourer V (JZX100)

The JZX100 Chaser Tourer V combined Toyota's bulletproof 1JZ-GTE twin-turbo engine with rear-wheel-drive sports sedan practicality, producing a gentlemen's agreement-limited 280hp. This domestic market exclusive offered manual transmission option and sophisticated styling that concealed serious performance capabilities. The Tourer V variant featured sport suspension, LSD, and upgraded brakes making it popular in drift and street racing scenes. Its understated elegance and tuning potential created a cult following among enthusiasts seeking four-door performance.