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Toyota Land Cruiser J70, J73 4.0 D (HJ70) (115 Hp) 4WD
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Toyota Land Cruiser:
The Toyota Land Cruiser , also sometimes spelt as LandCruiser, is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is Toyota's longest running series of models. As of 2019, the sales of the Land Cruiser totalled more than 10 million units worldwide.
Production of the first generation of the Land Cruiser began in 1951. The Land Cruiser has been produced in convertible, hardtop, station wagon and cab chassis body styles. The Land Cruiser's reliability and longevity have led to huge popularity, especially in Australia, where it is the best-selling body-on-frame, four-wheel drive vehicle. Toyota also extensively tests the Land Cruiser in the Australian outback – considered to be one of the toughest operating environments in both temperature and terrain. In Japan, the Land Cruiser was once exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Store....(Read more on Wikipedia)
J70, J73 Overview:
Toyota Land Cruiser (J70, J73). With 255 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1750 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 D (HJ70) (115 Hp) 4WD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A significant step up in power and torque, making it much more capable for heavy loads, towing, and sustained highway speeds compared to the smaller diesels.
Fuel Economy
Larger displacement means higher fuel consumption, but acceptable given the power, vehicle size, and heavy-duty nature.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled off-road capability
- • Legendary reliability and durability
- • Simple, robust mechanicals
- • Strong resale value and cult following
- • Wide range of capable diesel engines for various needs
Cons:
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Outdated safety technology (by modern standards)
- • High fuel consumption on some larger engine variants
- • Loud and unrefined ride, especially on longer journeys
- • Slow acceleration with smaller, naturally aspirated engines
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(J70, J73: 1984 - 1985).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Land Cruiser |
| Generation: | J70, J73 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 D (HJ70) (115 Hp) 4WD |
| Start of production: | 1985 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp @ 3500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 28.9 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2H More details about the engine 2H |
| Engine displacement: | 3980 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.7 l |
| Coolant: | 15.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 102 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 20.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.2 kg/Hp, 65.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 145.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 |
| Max. weight: | 2260 |
| Max load: | 510 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3975 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1690 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1895 mm [25mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2310 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Front suspension | Leaf spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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