Toyota Type C engine

1939 to 1941
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	1939-1941
Combustion chamber
Configuration	I4
Displacement	2,259 cc (2.3 L; 137.9 cu in)
Cylinder bore	84.1 mm (3.3 in)
Piston stroke	101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Cylinder block alloy	iron
Cylinder head alloy	iron
Valvetrain	OHV
Compression ratio	6.4:1
Combustion
Fuel system	carburettor
Fuel type	Gasoline
Output
Power output	49 PS (36 kW; 48 hp)
Torque output	152 N·m (112 lb·ft) @ 1400 rpm

The Type C was a straight-4 engine derived from the Type A.

The 2,259 cc (2.3 L; 137.9 cu in) Type C was produced from 1939 through 1941. It was formed by removing 2 cylinders from a Type A engine.

During this period, in March 1938, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry requested the development of a medium-sized vehicle with a displacement volume less than that of the AA passenger car (around 2,400 cc) for the purpose of fuel conservation. As Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. was engaged at the time in the development of the C engine, it was decided in July 1938 to start work on the creation of a medium-sized passenger car fitted with this engine. Completed in September 1939, the prototype of this AE medium-sized passenger car was announced by the Automotive Technology Committee and achieved excellent performance in test runs covering a total distance of 1,500 kilometres.

The Toyota AE from the late 1930s

Many parts were interchangeable between the Type A, Type B and Type C engines (e.g. pistons, valves, rods). Many of the same parts were also interchangeable with the Chevrolet Stovebolt engine, from which it was derived.

Applications

• AE sedan
• AK 4WD

Toyota AK jeep with the Type c engine