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Toyota Type C engine

1939 to 1941
Toyota Type C engine history 
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.

Toyota ae car late 1930s

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
Description
Engine
Model
Water-cooled, 4-cylinder, overhead valves
Bore
84.1mm
Stroke
101.6mm
Engine displacement volume
2,258cc
Compression ratio
6.4:1
Maximum output
50HP/2,800r.p.m
Wheelbase
2,500mm
Length
4,500mm
Width
1,730mm
Height
1,635mm
Vehicle weight
1,220kg

 

Applications

  • AE sedan
  • AK 4WD

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