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Toyota Century I (G40) 3.4 (170 Hp)
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Toyota Century:
The Toyota Century is a lineup of full-size luxury cars and limousines produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota's flagship car within Japan; globally the unrelated Lexus brand houses Toyota's flagship luxury model. Production of the Century began in 1967, and the model received only minor changes until redesigns in 1997 and 2018.
The Century derived its name from the 100th birthday of Sakichi Toyoda , the founder of Toyota Industries. It is often used by the Imperial House of Japan, the Prime Minister of Japan, senior Japanese government leaders, and high-level executive businessmen. The Century is comparable in purpose to the Austin Princess/Daimler DS420, Cadillac Series 70, Mercedes-Maybach, Hongqi, Rolls-Royce Phantom, and Russian ZIL limousines....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (G40) Overview:
Toyota Century (I (G40)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.4 (170 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.4L 4V-EU V8 engine provided adequate, smooth power for executive cruising, prioritizing refinement over outright speed. Acceleration was leisurely but sufficient for its intended purpose.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for this 3.4L V8 from the late 70s was modest, likely around 15-20 MPG (US) under ideal conditions, making it less efficient by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and interior luxury for its era
- • Smooth and refined V8 engine operation
- • Robust build quality and renowned Toyota reliability
- • Unique, understated executive styling
- • Spacious cabin ideal for chauffeur-driven use
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Outdated safety features compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Limited availability of parts outside Japan
- • Performance is leisurely, not engaging for spirited driving
- • Lack of modern technological amenities
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Century |
| Generation: | I (G40) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.4 (170 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 4V-EU |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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