TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 1.6L 3-Cylinder Turbo Engine

Motorsport DNA in Every Component

The G16E-GTS achieves its incredible output of 300 horsepower—a staggering 185.4 horsepower per liter—through technology taken directly from the racetrack:

• Lightweight & Robust Design: The engine is exceptionally lightweight and compact, which is critical for the GR Corolla's agility. Despite its size, it’s built for the stresses of high-performance driving with a reinforced block and race-spec components.
• Advanced Turbocharger: A single-scroll, ball-bearing turbocharger is integrated directly into the exhaust manifold. This design reduces weight and allows for incredibly quick spool-up, minimizing turbo lag and providing instant throttle response.
• High-Flow Engineering: Taking lessons from racing, the engine features large-diameter exhaust valves and a unique triple-exit exhaust. This design reduces back-pressure, allowing the turbo to work more efficiently and produce its immense power.

Innovative Technology and Design

• Multi-Oil Jet Piston Cooling: To handle intense heat and pressure, each piston is cooled by multiple high-pressure jets of oil, a cooling technology typically reserved for high-end racing engines, ensuring durability during aggressive driving.
• D-4ST Fuel System: Toyota’s advanced dual-injection system uses both high-pressure direct injectors and low-pressure port injectors. This provides precise fuel delivery for maximum power output and clean, efficient combustion.
• Purpose-Built for the Driver: This engine is exclusively paired with a 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) with rev-matching. This combination, linked to the advanced GR-FOUR All-Wheel-Drive system, creates a purely analog and deeply engaging connection between the driver, the car, and the road.

Performance and Driving Experience

• Explosive Acceleration: The engine’s 300 horsepower and broad torque band deliver fierce, rally-car-like acceleration. The power is immediate and builds relentlessly to its 6,500 RPM peak, accompanied by a unique and aggressive three-cylinder soundtrack.
• Precision and Control: The engine's rapid response gives the driver precise control over the power being sent through the GR-FOUR AWD system. It allows for expert modulation of the throttle to master corners on the track or a winding back road.
• Unmatched Character: From the moment it starts, the G16E-GTS feels special. It's an engine with a raw, mechanical character that provides a level of excitement and engagement that has become rare in modern cars. It’s built to make every drive an event.

A Rally Champion for the Street

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 1.6L 3-Cylinder Turbo is a powerful statement. It demonstrates Toyota's ability to transfer winning race technology directly into a road car, creating one of the most exciting and capable hot hatches in the world. This is not just an engine; it's the heart of a champion, waiting to be unleashed by discerning drivers at Mike Kelly Toyota.