Toyota 1G-E

The Toyota 1G-E is a 2.0 L (1,988 cc, 121.3 cu·in) straight-six, four-stroke cycle natural aspirated gasoline engine from the Toyota G-family. The engine was manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation from 1984 to 1991.

The Toyota 1G-E engine features a cast-iron cylinder block, aluminum cylinder head with single belt-driven overhead camshafts (SOHC) and two valves per cylinder (12 in total). The 1G-E is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system. Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 75.0 mm (2.95 in) and 75.0 mm (2.95 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 9.2:1.

This engine produced 105.0 PS (77 KW; 103.5 HP) at 5,200 rpm of maximum horsepower and 160 Nm (16.32 kg·m; 118.08 ft·lb) at 4,000 rpm of peak torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

• 1 – 1 generation engine
• G – Engine family
• E – Multi-Point Fuel Injection

General information

Cylinder block

The Toyota 1G-E engine has a cast-iron cylinder block, bore is 75.0 mm (2.95 in) and the piston stroke is 75.0 mm (2.95 in). Compression ratio rating is 9.2:1. The cylinder block, a monoblock specially cast structure, employs the seven bearing support system. The crankshaft has seven journals. The pistons are aluminum casting. Each piston is fitted with two compression rings and a single oil ring.

Main bearing cap bolts torque specs:

• 60 Nm; 6.1 kg·m; 44.3 ft·lb

Connecting rods cap bolts torque specs:

• 50 Nm 5.1 kg·m; 36.9 ft·lb

Cylinder head

The cylinder head is made of a light, strong aluminum alloy with good cooling efficiency. The 1G-E engine has double camshafts (SOHC) and two valves per cylinder (12 valves in total).

Cylinder head torque specs:

• 60-70 Nm (6.1-7.1 kgf·m; 44.3-51.7 ft·lb)

Maintenance data

Vehicle applications

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