Toyota Carina 1st generation (A12) 

Production period:	1970 to 1975
Body versions:	Sedan, coupe
Engines:	Gasoline: 1.4-2.0 litres (58-107 kW)
Length:	4135 mm
Width:	1570 mm
Height:	1395 mm
Wheelbase:	2425 mm
Curb weight:	960 kg

Toyota Carina refers to a mid- size model range of the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota, which was distributed from summer 1970 to mid-2001 in numerous generations and later replaced by the model series Toyota Allion and Toyota Avensis. Already the first Carina series provided the basis for the presented in the fall of 1970 sports coupe Toyota Celica.

The first generation of Carina was offered from 1970 to the end of 1975. Initially, there were only two body styles, a sedan with two or four doors, and two engines, a petrol engine with 58 kW (79 hp) and 63 kW (86 hp). Available was the Carina in the equipment DX and ST. The ST was the sporty model of the series. All models had a T40 four-speed gearbox installed, except vehicles equipped with ST, this came as standard with five gears.

In 1972, the A12 received a facelift, in which, among other things, the filler neck was no longer at the rear. In 1973, the first Carina with diesel appeared and 1975 Carina got his last facelift before the model change.

In addition to the models on the market of all countries, there was still a two-door hardtop coupe in Japan. On the basis of the Carina also the Celica A20 and A35 emerged.

Engine: 4 cylinders in line; OHV motor, water-cooled. Bore and stroke: 85x70 mm.

Displacement:1588 cm, compression Ratio: 8.5: 1.

Maximum Output: 1OO DIN-PS at 6000 rpm. - The highly loaded mounted camshaft with double chain drive allows the Use shortened push rods. Cylinder head made of aluminium with hemispherical combustion Cross-flow flushing, thus better filling of the engine, better atomization of the gasoline and better combustion. Spark plugs in the centre of the Combustion chambers. Register downdraft carburettor. Interchangeable air filter. Water cooling with pressure cooler and centrifugal pump, thermostatically controlled.

Electrical system: 12 V / 60 Amp battery.  480 W.

Clutch: single-disc dry clutch

hydraulically operated. Transmission: "Synchronized"

with ideally graduated translations.

Transmission ratios:

• 1st gear: 3.587:1
• 2nd gear: 2.0222.1
• 3rd gear: 1.384.1
• 4th gear: 1.000.1
• Reverse gear: 3,484: 1

Rear axle: hypoid axle drive. reduction Ratio: 3.9: 1.

Front wheel suspension: independent wheel suspension, heavy with built-in tetrahedral shock absorbers, Coil springs. 'Internal wishbone. Push struts and curve stabilizer.

Rear wheel suspension: rigid axle with double trailing arms, wishbones, coil springs and double acting telescopic shock absorbers

Brakes: 2nd circuit brake system with servo, axle Front disc, rear self-adjusting

Drum brakes. Brake power regulator for the rear

Brake circuit. Handbrake mechanically on the rear acting wheels.

Steering: Ball circuit steering with shock absorber security barrier

Turning circle diameter: 9.8 m