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Toyota Century

General information

ModelToyota Century
Year1969
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2981 ccm (181.90 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2981 ccm (181.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power129.00 PS (95 kW or 127 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque236.00 Nm (24.1 kgf-m or 174.1 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke72.0 x 66.0 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0759 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3010 litres (795 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1704 kg (3,756.7 pounds)
Overall length4990 mm (196.5 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
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