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Date Modifications
Jan. 1986 Z20 Soarer debut
Jan. 1987

*5MT was set up to 3.0GT, 3.0GT-LIMITED

*Engine : 1G-GEU

max power(ps/r.p.m.) : 140/6,400 >> 140/6,200
max torque(kg-m/r.p.m.) : 16.5/4,600 >> 17.6/4,000

*ESC system : optional to 2.0GT-TWIN TURBO

*E Type Package : set up to 2.0GT-TWIN TURBO

Options : TEMS, Steering Satellite Switch, Autodrive, Casset deck with AM/FM tuner + Sound Controller, 20W rear speakers, AM/FM diversity antennas

*Following audios : optional to 2.0GT-TWIN TURBO - C2.0GT - C2.0VX

Casset deck with AM/FM tuner + Sound Controller, 20W rear speakers, AM/FM diversity antennas, CD player

*Body color Pearl Silhouette Toning : optional to 2.0GT-TWIN TURBO

*Powerwindow switch : no illumination >> with illumination (driver seat)

*Rear seat belt : for two people >> for three people

*Service Arm : at driver seat only >> at driver and assistant seats

*Parking Lamp : abolished

*Door stripe "24 VALVE TWIN TURBO" on 2.0GT-TWIN TURBO : less-optional

*Suedelike interior of 3.0GT-LIMITED : less-optional the select of the interior of vinyl chloride became possible

*Brush : standard set to the suedelike interior to stand the pile of the interior

Jan. 1988

*Abolished grade : 2.0VZ

*Added grade : 2.0GT-TWIN TURBO L

2.0GT-TWIN TURBO + TEMS, Autodrive, Hydraulic P/S, Powerseat

*Turbo engine cars : for unleaded premium gasoline

*Engine

1G-GTEU

max power(ps/r.p.m.) : 185/6,200 >> 200/6,200
max torque(kg-m/r.p.m.) : 24.5/3,200 >> 28.0/3,400

7M-GTEU

max power(ps/r.p.m.) : 230/5,600 >> 240/5,600
max torque(kg-m/r.p.m.) : 33.0/4,000 >> 35.0/3,200

*the capacity of a fuel tank : 61 liter >> 70liter (2.0GT,2.0VX)

*215/60R15 tire : Pirreli P6 ¨ Pirreli P600

*205/65R15 tire : optional to MZ21, MZ21

*Wheel color of 3.0GT-LIMITED : Silver M / Beige M

*ESC system : optional to 2.0GT

*Steering wheel

2 spokes >> 4 spokes (except for 2.0GT-TWIN TURB0)
a design of Steering Satellite switch was changed.

*Radiator grill, P mogol : design was changed.

*Fog lamp : united with front aero bumper.

*Rear spoiler : design was changed, LED Slit Beam was united

*Rear lamp : design was changed.

*Body color : 6 colors >> 7 colors

abolished : Super White ‡U, Super Silver ‡U Metallic, Pearl Silhouette Toning
added : Super White ‡V, Grey Metallic, Green Metallic, Silky Elegant Toning

*Window colors were added

Bronze glass (interior color : Greige, Black)
Grey glass (interior color : Dark Blue)

*Key-Off Power Window : newly adapted

*Autodoor-lock system : standard set to GT-TWIN TURBO, GT-TWIN TURBO L

*Wireless Door-lock Remote Control : optional to 3.0GT-LIMITED

*Epidermis of seat : changed.

*Electric reclining seat : added to cars with Power Seat Adjuster

*Center visor : added

*Roofguide Inner Garnish : shape was changed

*Seatbelt

Electric Tension Reducer : standard set to front seat of all grades
shape of Front Inner Buckle was changed.

*CD Autochanger : optional

*Push-button Microcomputer Panel with Auto-air-conditioner + casset deck : newly set (Multi-control Panel was abolished)

*EMV :

design was changed
explanation screen of how to use was abolished
screen of hand-free phone was added

*TV controller : wireless and compact

*Hand-free phone : optional

*Meter :

design was changed
Turbo Gauge shown on bar chart was newly set
Degital Clock was united

Jan. 1984

*Engine
1G-EU >> 1G-FE

max power(ps/r.p.m.) : 105/5,200 >> 135/5,600
max torque(kg-m/r.p.m.) : 16.0/4,000 >> 18.0/4,000

1G-GEU

max power(ps/r.p.m.) : 140/6,200 >> 150/6,200
max torque(kg-m/r.p.m.) : 17.6/4,000 >> 18.6/5,600

1G-GTEU

max power(ps/r.p.m.) : 200/6,200 >> 210/6,200
max torque(kg-m/r.p.m.) : 28.0/3,400 >> 28.0/3,800

*Transmission : A42DE >> A340E (2.0GT, 4AT)

*Shift Lock System : newly set to 4AT cars

*ESC system : optional to 2.0VX

*Wheel : design was changed

*Body color

Grey Metallic >> Grey Mica Metallic

Red Mica : color tone was changed

Dandy Black Toning >> Dandy Black Toning ‡U

*Cup Holder : Standard set in center console

*Epidermis of Headertrim, Sunvisor etc. : leather >> fabric

*DAT player, Twin Back Load Horn system : optional

*Car phone : corresponded to NTT803 and IDO radio, etc.

Mar. 1989

*AEROCABIN was on 500 limited sale

Electric Open Roof, 2-seater, etc.

Apr. 1990

*Body color

abolished : Super White ‡V, Red Mica, Silky Elegant Toning, Green Metallic
added : Super White ‡W, Dark Blue Mica Metallic, Urban Quartz Toning, Leaf Shade Toning

*Wheel color : Light Green was added

standard set to 3.0GT-LIMITED (Leaf Shade Toning only)

*Heat-reflective glass : standard set to 3.0GT-LIMITED (Greige interior only)

*Suedelike maerial : optional to 3.0GT, 2.0 GT TWIN TURBO L (Sport Seat only)

Seat, Rear Console Door, Door Ornament, Armrest

*CD player : corresponded to 8/12cm disc

*CD autochanger :

8cmCDx6 + 12cmCDx6, total 12 CDs could be played continuously

*Speed Warning : standard >> option

May 1991 Z30 Soarer debut

 


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