Toyota Type C engine
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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.
Item
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Description
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Engine
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Model
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Water-cooled, 4-cylinder, overhead valves
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Bore
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84.1mm
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Stroke
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101.6mm
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Engine displacement volume
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2,258cc
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Compression ratio
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6.4:1
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Maximum output
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50HP/2,800r.p.m
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Wheelbase
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2,500mm
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Length
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4,500mm
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Width
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1,730mm
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Height
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1,635mm
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Vehicle weight
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1,220kg
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Applications
- AE sedan
- AK 4WD
Toyota AK jeep with the Type c engine
