What Engine Comes in the Land Cruiser 80 Series?

The Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser (1990-1997) was offered with a variety of engines globally, based on market and year.

Common Engine Options

• 3F-E – 4.0L inline-six, found in early U.S. FJ80s (1991-1992).
• 1FZ-FE – 4.5L DOHC inline-six (1993-1997), more powerful and common in U.S. models.
• 1HD-T – 4.2L turbo diesel inline-six, used in markets like Australia, Japan, and Europe.
• 1HD-FT – 4.2L 24-valve turbo diesel, an upgraded version with more torque and better efficiency.
• 1HZ – 4.2L naturally aspirated diesel inline-six, common in base diesel variants.

Buyers often favor the 1HD-FT and 1FZ-FE for their balance of power and durability.