An early 4AGEU engine with the sparkplug wires removed. The cam covers feature black-and-blue lettering and the 'T-VIS' acronym is present on the intake manifold block.
4AGEU is Toyota's A Engine.
The 4A-GE is one of the many variations of the 4A series engine. The GE is the high performance sport version of the 4A, the G signifies a wide angle twin cam head, and the E signifies EFI or Electronic Fuel Injection. The predecessor of the 4A-GE was the 2T-G, the 2T-G was the first of Toyotas now legendary series of twin cam engines. The 4A-GE has four main variations, briefly, these are the blue-top 88KW version found in the AE86 and AE82, the red-top 100KW version found in the AE92, the silver-top 120KW version found in the AE101 and finally the black-top 123KW version from the latest AE111. Below is a table of specifications for the JDM AE86 version.
| Features | 4A-GEU |
| Years Produced | 1984 - 1987 |
| General | DOHC Belt |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Displacement | 1587cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 81.00mm x 77.00mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4 : 1 |
| Fuel Requirements | 87 Octane |
| Max Power | 88KW @ 6600Rpm |
| Max Torque | 15.2Kg/cm @ 5200Rpm |
| Dry Weight | 123Kg |
| Piston Pin | 18mm |
| Crank Pin | 40mm |
| Fuel Metering System | MAP |
| Injector Size | 182cc |
| Injector Impedance | 1 Ohm |
| Injector Type | Top Feeder |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 2.55kg/cm2 |
| OEM Spark Plug | BCPR5EP11 |
| Miscellaneous | TVIS Large Port |
