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  • Toyota Starlet 3rd gen (1984-1989)

    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Toyota Starlet 3rd gen (1984-1989)

    Toyota Starlet 3rd Generation EP7#/NP7 Production: 1984 to 1989 Class: Motor car Body versions: hatchback van Engines: Gasoline: 1.0-1.3 liters (40-75 kW) Diesel :1.5 liters (40 ...

  • Toyota Supra 4th gen (1993-2002)

    Sports Cars
    1990s 2000s
    Toyota Supra 4th gen (1993-2002)

    Toyota Supra 4th generation (JZA80) Production period: 1993-2002 Body versions : Coupé/Targa Engines: Gasoline:3.0 liters(165-243 kW) Length: 4515 mm Width: 1810 mm Height: 1275 ...

  • Toyota SV-2 concept (1981)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Toyota SV-2 concept (1981)

    Toyota concept car SV-2 Toyota SV-2 concept car from 1981 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1981 Layout FR Platform A60 Supra Related Toyota Supra Engine 2.8 L 5M-GEU I6 The Toyota ...

  • Toyota SV-3 concept (1983)

    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Toyota SV-3 concept (1983)

    Toyota concept car SV-3 Toyota SV-3 concept car from 1983 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1983 Body style 2-door coupe Related Toyota MR2 Engine 1.6 L 4A-GE I4 The SV-3 was a ...

  • Toyota SV–1 concept (1971)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1970s
    Toyota SV–1 concept (1971)

    Toyota concept car SV–1 Toyota SV-1 concept from 1971 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1971 Body style Concept 2-door Liftback Layout FR layout Platform A20 Celica Engine 1.6 ...

  • Toyota SZ engine (1998-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota SZ engine (1998-)

    Toyota SZ engine The Toyota SZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series with its exhaust facing forward.This engine was jointly developed by Daihatsu. codes ...

  • Toyota T engine (1970-1985)

    Engines
    1970s
    Toyota T engine (1970-1985)

    Toyota T engine 1970 to 1985 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Production 1970-1985 Combustion chamber Cylinder block alloy Cast iron Valvetrain 8 valve chain-driven Fuel Petrol The ...

  • Toyota TAC3 concept (1983)

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    1980s
    Toyota TAC3 concept (1983)

    Toyota concept car TAC3 Toyota TAC3 concept from 1983 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1983 Layout 4WD The TAC3 was a 4WD concept car by Toyota, first shown at the 1983 Tokyo Motor ...

  • Toyota Tacoma 1st Gen (1995-2004)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1990s 2000s
    Toyota Tacoma 1st Gen (1995-2004)

    Toyota Tacoma 1st generation Model codes N140, N150, N160, N170.N190 Model years 1995 to 2004 Assembly United States Body style 2-door regular cab, extended cab 4-door crew cab ...

  • Toyota Tacoma 2nd Gen (2004-2015)

    Vans Pick-ups
    2000s 2010s
    Toyota Tacoma 2nd Gen (2004-2015)

    Toyota Tacoma 2nd Generation Model code N220, N240, N250, N260, N270 Model years 2005 to 2015 Body style 2-door regular cab 4-door extended cab, crew cab Platform Toyota F2 ...

  • Toyota Tercel 1st Gen (1978-1982) 

    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Toyota Tercel 1st Gen (1978-1982) 

    Toyota Tercel 1st Generation (L10) Production period: 1978-1982 Class: Motor Car Body versions: Sedan,coupé Engines: Gasoline : 1.3-1.5 litres (45-61 kW) Length: 3960-3990 mm ...

  • Toyota Tercel 2nd Gen (1982-1986)

    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Toyota Tercel 2nd Gen (1982-1986)

    Toyota Tercel 2nd Generation L20 (1982-1986) Production period: 1982 to 1986 Body versions : Sedan , hatchback , station wagon Layout : Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or ...

  • Toyota Tercel 3rd Gen L30 (1986-1990)

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    1980s
    Toyota Tercel 3rd Gen L30 (1986-1990)

    Toyota Tercel 3rd Generation L30 Production period: 1986-1990 Body versions : Combined sedan , coupe Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.3-1.5 liters (55-66 kW) Diesel engine :1.5 ...

  • Toyota Tercel 5th Gen (1994-2000)

    Motor Cars
    1990s
    Toyota Tercel 5th Gen (1994-2000)

    Toyota Tercel 5th Generation (L50) Production 1994 to 2000 Assembly Japan: Taiwan: Thailand: Indonesia Body style 2/4-door sedan 3-door hatchback Layout Transverse front-engine, ...

  • Toyota TR engine (2004-)

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    2000s
    Toyota TR engine (2004-)

    Toyota TR engine The Toyota TR engine is a family of gasoline engines that appeared in 2004. They are mainly used for Toyota's commercial vehicles, such as the Hiace, ...

  • Toyota Tundra 1st Gen (2000-2006)

    Vans Pick-ups
    2000s
    Toyota Tundra 1st Gen (2000-2006)

    Toyota Tundra 1st Generation Production period: 2000-2006 Class Commercial vehicle designs: Pick up Engines: Gasoline 3,4-4,7 litres (140-180 kW) Length: 5525-5845 mm Width: ...

  • Toyota Tundra 2nd Gen (2007-2021)

    Vans Pick-ups
    2000s 2020s
    Toyota Tundra 2nd Gen (2007-2021)

    Toyota Tundra 2nd Generation Model code XK50 Production 2006 to 2021 Body style 2-door Regular cab (2007–2017) 4-door crew cab ("CrewMax") and extended cab ("Double Cab") Engine ...

  • Toyota TZ engine (1990-2000)

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    1990s
    Toyota TZ engine (1990-2000)

    Toyota TZ engine (1990 to 2000) The Toyota TZ engine is a series of water-cooled inline four-cylinder gasoline engines from Toyota Motor Corporation. The engines feature dual ...

  • Toyota UZ V8 engine (1989-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota UZ V8 engine (1989-)

    Toyota Lexus UZ engine From 1989 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 1989– Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 90° V8 Chronology Predecessor Toyota V ...

  • Toyota V engine (1963-1998)

    Engines
    1960s
    Toyota V engine (1963-1998)

    Toyota V engine 1963 to 1998 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 ...

  • Toyota VD Engine (2007-)

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    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota VD Engine (2007-)

    Toyota VD Engine The Toyota 1VD-FTV engine is the first V8 diesel engine produced by Toyota. It is a 32-Valve DOHC, with Common Rail fuel injection and either one or two Variable ...

  • Toyota Venza (2008-2017)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s 2010s
    Toyota Venza (2008-2017)

    Toyota Venza Production period: 2008-2017 Class : SUV Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline engines : 2.7-3.5 liters (136-200 kW) Length: 4801 mm Width: 1905 mm Height: ...

  • Toyota W engine (1983-1995)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota W engine (1983-1995)

    Toyota W engine 1983 to 1995 Manufacturer Hino Motors Also called Hino W04D Production 1983-1995 Combustion chamber Configuration Inline-4 Displacement 4,009 cc (244.6 cu in) ...

  • Toyota Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Technical Guides
    Toyota Wheel Fitment Guide

    Toyota Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET Bore Toyota Avensis 5 x 100 35...38 54 Toyota Camry (nuo 1990 m.) 5 x 100 35...38 54 Toyota Camry (nuo 1991 m.) 5 x ...

  • Toyota Y engine (1982-2008)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota Y engine (1982-2008)

    Toyota Y engine The Toyota Y engine is a design that's a combination of the Toyota T engine, and the Toyota R engine, in a way that's similar to how the Toyota F engine is a ...

  • Toyota ZR engine (2007-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota ZR engine (2007-)

    Toyota ZR engine The ZR engine family, introduced in 2007 by Toyota Motor Corporation, uses a DOHC 16-valve cylinder head with a 4-cylinder die-cast block. Engines displace ...

  • Toyota ZZ engine (1988-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota ZZ engine (1988-)

    Toyota ZZ engine The Toyota ZZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. The ZZ series uses a die-cast aluminum engine block with aluminum silicon cylinder liners, and ...

  • TR-Tec (2002-)

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    Manufacturers
    2000s

    TR-Tec (Pty) Ltd. Durban , South Africa TR-Tec (Pty) Ltd. is a South African manufacturer of replica automobiles . History The Durban- based company was founded in January 2002. ...

  • Trabant 600 (1962-1964)

    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Trabant 600 (1962-1964)

    Trabant 600 P60 Production period: 1962 to 1964 Class: Motor car Body versions: Saloon, station wagon, panel van Engines: Gasoline: 594.50 cc air-cooled Drive Front wheel drive ...

  • Trabant 601 (1964-1990)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Trabant 601 (1964-1990)

    Trabant 601 car history Manufacturer: VEB Production period: 1964 to 1990 Class : Motor car Body versions : Limousine , station wagon ,ATV Engines: Gasoline 0.6 liter The Trabant ...

  • Trabant History (1957-1991)

    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Trabant History (1957-1991)

    Trabant (VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke) History Automotive manufacturer Aachen; Germany From 1957 to 1991. The Trabant is an automobile which was produced from 1957 to 1991 by ...

  • TRAC (1991-1995)

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    Manufacturers
    1990s
    TRAC (1991-1995)

    TRAC Products Limited Automotive manufacturer of Colchester , Essex.Great Britain from 1991 to 1995. TRAC Products Limited was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the 1990s ...

  • Tracteur Panhard-Châtillon (1911–1918)

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    lorries Trucks
    1910s
    Tracteur Panhard-Châtillon (1911–1918)

    Tracteur Panhard-Châtillon Tracteur Panhard-Châtillon (K11/13) 1911 to 1918 Overview Manufacturer Société des Anciens Établissements Panhard et Levassor Also called Panhard K ...

  • Traction control system (TCS)

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    Technical Guides
    Traction control system (TCS)

    Traction control system (TCS) A traction control system (TCS), also known as anti-slip regulation (ASR), is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the anti-lock ...

  • Tractobile (1900-1902)

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    1900s
    Tractobile (1900-1902)

    Tractobile (Pennsylvania Steam Vehicle Company) Automotive manufacturer of Pennsylvania.United States from 1900 to 1902. Tractobile was an American vehicle brand. This included a ...

  • Traeger (1923)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Traeger (A. Traeger ) Vehicle manufacturer History Freiburg Germany from 1923 The company A. Traeger was a German car manufacturer , which was active only 1923 in Freiburg in ...

  • Trailing arm

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    Trailing arm

    Car Trailing arm explained A trailing-arm suspension is an automobile suspension design in which one or more arms (or "links") are connected between (and perpendicular to and ...

  • Tramontana (2007-)

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    Manufacturers
    2000s
    Tramontana (2007-)

    Tramontana Automotive manufacturer of Barcelona,Spain from 2007 on The Tramontana Car is a mid-engined Spanish sports car with styling inspired by combining Formula Oneracing ...

  • Tramp (1970-1971)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Tramp (1970-1971)

    Tramp (Western Laminates Ltd.) Automotive manufacturer of Brixham Devon.Great Britain from 1970 to 1971. Western Laminates Ltd. was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Transaxle explained

    Technical Guides
    Transaxle explained

    Transaxle In the automotive field, a transaxle is a major mechanical component that combines the functionality of the transmission, the differential, and associated components of ...

  • Transbrake

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    Transbrake

    Transbrake In drag racing, a transbrake is a mechanism that selectively places the transmission in first and reverse gears simultaneously, effectively holding the race car ...

  • Transformer (1986-1990)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Transformer (1986-1990)

    Transformer Cars Automotive manufacturer of Frant , East Sussex.Great Britain from 1986 to 1990. Transformer Cars was a British manufacturer of replica Lancia Stratos automobile ...

  • Transmission Clutch

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    Technical Guides
    Transmission Clutch

    How a Transmission Clutch Works When your car is stopped or coming to a stop the engine needs to be disconnected from the transmission or the engine willstall. Withautomatic ...

  • Transponder key

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    Technical Guides
    Transponder key

    Transponder car key The majority of keys to cars built after 1995 contain transponder chips. The purpose of a transponder chip is to disarm a vehicle immobiliser when the car key ...

  • Transport Maatschappij (1899-1901)

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    Manufacturers
    1890s

    Transport Maatschappij Holland Automotive manufacturer of Netherlands from 1989 to 1901. Transport Maatschappij Holland was a early Dutch manufacturer of automobiles . History ...