1997 Toyota Aristo JZS161

Nationwide shipping support available. Remote paperwork can be completed through DocuSign after wire payment. Title and documents are mailed with tracking. Buyer arranges and pays for transport directly through our recommended dispatcher or any carrier/broker of their choice. No dealer fees, no doc fees, and no hidden add-ons. Reasonable offers are welcome. Financing options may be available through LightStream, J.J. Best Banc & Co., Woodside Credit, and others. Visit the Financing section on JDMCarolinas. EN ROUTE TO LINCOLNTON, NC ETA TO LINCOLNTON: FALL 2026 This is the Toyota sedan for the buyer who wants Supra hardware without buying a Supra. The second-generation Aristo V300 is powered by Toyota's legendary 2JZ-GTE 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six, factory rated at 280 PS / approximately 276 hp, and sends power to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. Toyota's own historical specifications identify the JZS161 V300 as the twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE version of the Aristo lineup. That alone makes this car special, but the biggest selling point for a U.S. buyer is the engine. The 2JZ-GTE was also the powerplant used in the U.S.-market MkIV Toyota Supra Turbo, where Toyota rated it at 320 hp. So while the Aristo delivers the comfort, space, and understated styling of a Japanese luxury sedan, underneath it carries one of the most famous Toyota performance engines ever produced. With 116,636 km / 72,898 miles, this is also a relatively low-mileage example for its age. The car presents in Pearl White (Toyota color code 051) over a beige interior and already has several tasteful modifications that give it a much more purposeful stance: aftermarket alloy wheels, aftermarket exhaust, and lowered suspension. The combination works especially well on the understated JZS161 body — this is exactly the kind of car that looks reserved at first glance until you realize what is under the hood. Highlights 1997 Toyota Aristo V300 Chassis: JZS161 2JZ-GTE 3.0L twin-turbo DOHC inline-six Factory rated at 280 PS / 276 hp Rear-wheel drive Automatic transmission 116,636 km / 72,898 miles Right-hand drive Pearl White — Toyota color code 051 Beige interior Wood-grain interior trim Power steering Power windows Automatic climate control ABS Airbags Aftermarket alloy wheels Aftermarket exhaust Lowered suspension Dual exhaust Auction grade 4 Toyota launched this second-generation Aristo in August 1997 on a newly developed platform. Compared with the previous generation, Toyota shortened the overhangs and moved the engine farther rearward to improve weight distribution and handling. The V300 sat at the performance end of the range with the 2JZ-GTE, while the naturally aspirated S300 used the 2JZ-GE. Toyota listed the V300 at 4,805 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, with a 2,800 mm wheelbase, giving it the proportions and cabin space of a proper luxury sport sedan rather than a compact performance car. That is what makes the Aristo such an interesting alternative to the usual JDM performance choices. You're getting the core engine architecture associated with one of the most collectible Japanese sports cars ever made, but in a far more discreet four-door package with comfortable seating, real rear-seat space, automatic climate control, and enough refinement to use regularly. The exterior has the classic early JZS161 look: quad headlights, clean body lines, subtle factory aero, and an intentionally understated profile. The aftermarket multi-spoke wheels and lowered ride height give this example a noticeably more aggressive stance without turning it into an overbuilt show car. Inside, the beige cabin brings the luxury side of the Aristo forward with wood trim, a wood/leather-style steering wheel, automatic climate control, and the spacious layout that later helped establish the Lexus GS formula. Toyota itself notes that the Aristo line was ultimately succeeded by the Lexus GS. For someone shopping for a 2JZ-powered sedan, JDM Supra alternative, Toyota luxury performance car, or a platform with serious tuning potential, this JZS161 deserves a very close look. You get the engine pedigree enthusiasts want, rear-wheel drive, genuine Japanese-market character, four-door usability, and a chassis that remains far less common in the United States than the cars that made its engine famous. JDMCarolinas.com Instagram: @jdmcarolinas Phone/Text: (919) 972-8278 Sales Rep: Jaylen Mitchell (704) 728-5923 Jaylen Email: mitchell.jaylenm@gmail.com Sales Rep: Samuel Stern (828) 639-7362 Samuel Email: samsternjdmcarolinas@gmail.com Email: contact@jdmcarolinas.com