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- "A high-quality specialty car with a high-power engine for fun driving performance."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Toyota SOARER 2.5GT-T '97 is a road car produced by Toyota. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
Seven colors are available for this car:
- Super White Pearl Mica
- Bluish Silver Metallic
- Black
- Super Red IV
- Rose Red Mica
- Dark Green Mica
- Blue Mica Metallic
In-game description[]
*The Toyota Soarer was sold as the Lexus SC in the US.
Toyota decided that the time was ripe to market a luxury sports coupe in the U.S. So in May of 1991, it pulled the covers off the third generation Soarer; which would ultimately be known in North America as the Lexus SC.
To accommodate American drivers, the Soarer physically grew when compared to the previous model. Its overall length and width increased 7.2 inches and 2.6 inches respectively, making its measurement from front to rear at 192.9 inches and 71.0 inches in width (for the initial version).
The Soarer's elegant shape was penned at Toyota North American design studio, called CALTY, so the car was styled with U.S. tastes in mind. It featured a flowing profile that suggested a sports car body. The face was highlighted by a grille-less design with large fixed headlights.
Under the Soarer's hood was a twin turbocharged 2.5-liter DOHC inline-6 that pumped out 276 BHP, while a 4.0-liter DOHC V8 produced 256 BHP, though it produced more in U.S. trim. The former engine came mated to a 5-speed manual, while the latter was mated to a 4-speed automatic. The suspension consisted of double wishbones at all four corners, with the 2.5-liter model getting the piezoelectric TEMS system (Toyota Electric Modulated Suspension). In 1996, Japan stopped selling the V8 model, replaced by one with a 3.0-liter inline-6. But thanks to its timeless design and smooth powertrain, the Soarer proved popular in Japan and here in the U.S.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership[1] | 17,500 | Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Toyota Dealership | 35,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 3+) | 29,251 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Toyota Dealership | 35,000 | --- |
Notes[]
- ↑ Purchasable in the NTSC-J version only. In international versions, this car is replaced by its Lexus counterpart.