V12 Toyota Century Engine

Discover the secrets behind Toyota's only mass-produced V12 engine, the 1GZ-FE. This smooth, powerhouse powered the exclusive second. The Toyota GZ engine family consists of a single model, the 1GZ.

The car that broke Toyota's own mold was the 1997. Back in the late 1990s, Toyota made a single V12 car that was to be the absolute pinnacle of luxury and comfort. Here's everything we know about it.

Guide to the Toyota 1GZ FE engine inside the Toyota Century. Learn all about the 1GZ-FE's specs, history, common problems, & performance. The second generation Century, available from 1997 to 2017, had a unique engine never seen in a Japanese production car.

A 5.0-liter V-12, the 1GZ. Why is the Toyota Century V12 so rare? The Toyota Century V12 (GZG50, 1997-2016) was built in limited numbers-around 9,500 units total. It was primarily reserved for executives and officials in Japan, with only a few ever exported.

Its exclusivity and Toyota's only V12 engine make it extremely rare. In this video we take a deep dive into Toyota's only V12 engine ever made! We're working on this beautiful 1999 Toyota Century which has the only V12 engine from Toyota. Specs of Toyota Century II (G50) 5.0 V12 (280 Hp) Automatic 4-speed /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004/.

Toyota's second-gen Century houses the only V12 to ever come from Japan. It's a timeless classic with quiet authority, not flash.