Toyota V engine
| 1963 to 1998 | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Combustion chamber | |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Displacement | 2.6L 3.0L 3.4L 4.0L |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Output | |
| Power output | 115 hp (86 kW) (V) 150 hp (110 kW) (3V) 180 hp (130 kW) (4V) 190 hp (140 kW) (5V) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Toyota UZ engine |
Toyota Motor Corporation's V family of engines were a longitudinally mounted V8 engine design. They were used from the 1960s through the 1990s. The V family engine was used in the prestigious Toyota Century. Toyota had worked with Yamaha to produce the first Japanese full aluminum alloy block engine. The V Family is often referred to as the Toyota Hemi as the engine features a similar cylinder head design to those found on the Chrysler's Hemi, even though most of the engine design is completely different.
| Code | Capacity | Bore mm | Stroke mm | Power hp (kW) | Torque Nm (lb·ft) | Compression | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | 2599 cc | 78 | 68 | 115 @ 5000 rpm | 196 (145) @ 3000 rpm | 9 | 1963—1967 |
| 3V | 2981 cc | 78 | 78 | 150 @ 5200 rpm | 235 (173) @ 3600 rpm | 9.8 | 1967—1973 |
| 4V | 3376 cc | 83 | 78 | 180 @ 5200 rpm | 275 (203) @ 4400 rpm | 8.8 | 1973—1983 |
| 5V | 3994 cc | 87 | 84 | 190 @ 4800 rpm | 323 (238) @ 3600 rpm | 8.5 | 1983—1998 |
The V 2.6L engine was first used in the Crown Eight from 1964 to 1967 as part of the second generation Crown range. Thereafter the Crown Eight was replaced by the upmarket Toyota Century.
The 3V, 4V and 5V engines were used in the Toyota Century up until 1997 when it got a complete redesign and gained the 5.0 L 1GZ-FE V12.
The V series engines, like several Toyota Motor Corporation engines (e.g. 2T-C, 2M, 4M etc.) at the time had a hemispherical combustion chamber. The position of the spark plugs, like the 2T-C and Chrysler's Hemi, were located on the top of the head.
Toyota V8 3v engine (1967-1973)
Description
Technical
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Toyota V engine Technical details and specifications (1963-1998)
Toyota V engine V8 2.6L engine 1964 to 1967
ENGINE front. 4 stroke
cylinders: 8, Vee-slanted at 90°
bore and stroke 299 2.68 in. 78 x 68 mm
engine capacity: 158.59 cu in. 2.599 cu cm
compression ratio: 9
max power (DIN): hp at 5,000 rpm
mar torque (DIN): 145 1b ft. 20 kg m at 3.000 rpm
max number of engine rpm: 6.000
block: light alloy
Cylinder head: light alloy
crankshaft bearings: 5
values: 2 per cylinder, overhead. push-rods and rockers. hydraulic tappets
camshafts: 1. at centre of Vee
lubrication: rotary pump. flow fiiter: system capacity: 7.92 imp pt
battery: 5O Ah
dynamo: 360 W
ignition distributor: Denso
carburation: 1 downdraught twin carb
fuel feed: electric pump
cooling system: water
FUEL CONSUMPTION 25.7 miles mp 21.4 ml US gal.
MAX SPEED 93 mph. 149.7 kmh© Motor car History
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Toyota V engine Service Guide (1963-1998)
Toyota V engine V8 2.6L engine 1964 to 1967
engine oil 7.04 imp pt. 8.46 US pt. 4L
engine oil type, SAE 20-30, change every 1,900 miles, 3,000 km
gearbox oil 11.97 imp pt, 14.38 US pt. 6.8 1, change every 22,400 miles, 36,000 km
final drive oil1.76 imp pt,2.11 US pt,l l, SAE 90, change every 22.400 miles, 36,000 km
cooling capacity: 19.03 US pt. 9L.
greasing: every 1,900 miles, 3,000 km, 17 points
tyre pressure (medium load): front 23 1.6 atm, rear 23 psi, 1.6 atm.© Motor car History
