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Garou Valence JZ 3.3 (8BB) '97
Garou developed the Valence in 1983 as the competitor to Zenshi's Axia and Suzuka's MSE. Key highlights of the Valence included a light body and standard All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
The Third-Generation Valence was released in 1995, using a modified variant of the previous generation's platform, called the 8BB. The bodywork was smoothed out more and larger, making the Valence look more luxurious than before.
In 1997, Garou dropped the F31GA V6 in favor of the newly developed G33DVE Flat-6 engine. The JZ variant of the Valence featured twin turbochargers on the 3.3L Flat-6, boasting a great amount of torque. In order for the Valence to accommodate such a wide engine, the Valence's engine bay ended up being wider than before, resulting in a wider front tire offset than before. Because of the torque present in the new engine, the JZ 3.3 was only limited to a 4-Speed Automatic. The custom dual exhaust setup coupled with the Flat-6 made for a considerably vicious sound.
Thanks to the AWD system present in the Valence, compared to the Axia CT360 and the MSE 500-JTS, it accelerated to 100 KM/H the fastest.