Car Specs

1972 Toyota Carina Hardtop 1600 Deluxe Automatic

Information

Toyota

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: TA17

Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: TA17
Chassis Code: TA17

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1285mm
Width: 1580mm
Ground clearance: 170mm
Kerb weight: 965kg
Wheelbase: 2425mm
Track/tread (front): 1280mm
Length: 4155mm
Height: 1340mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 2T
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1589cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.21
Specific output: 46.5 kW/litre63.2 ps/litre, 62.3 1.02bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Toyota
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 85 × 70mm
Specific torque: 84.33Nm/litre
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 100 @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 104.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 134 Nmlb/ft
Maximum Speed: 160km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 13.07kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1059.7kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 5.60-13-4PR
Tyres Front: 5.60-13-4PR

Other

Model code: TA17-HD
Unitary Capacity: 397.25cc
RAC rating: 17.9
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 2

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