Vans Pick-ups
Japan
1960s 1970s

Toyota Hilux First Generation (RN 10)

Model code

N10

Production

1968 to 1972

Assembly

Japan, United States, South Africa

Body style

2-door truck

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Engine

  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L 2R I4
  • 1.6 L 12R I4
  • 1.9 L 8R I4
  • 1.9 L 3R I4
  • 2.0 L 18R I4

Transmission

4-speed manual

Length

4,300–4,690 mm (169.3–184.6 in)

Width

1,610 mm (63.4 in)

Height

1,560–1,565 mm (61.4–61.6 in)

Curb weight

1,050–1,085 kg (2,314.9–2,392.0 lb)

 

In March 1968, the production of the first Hilux began, with elements of since 1967 sold as Toyota Briska compact pick-ups and the larger Toyota Stout short wheelbase infused. The model was developed by the Japanese truck manufacturer Hino Jidosha . Initially, a 1.5 -Liter gasoline engine was available, which was upgraded in February 1971 to a 1.6-l. For the market in North America , 1.9-liter engines were installed, from 1972 with 2.0 litres. From April 1969 was optionally available a long version with 2.30 m long cargo area, which was not offered in North America. A 4-speed manual transmission was standard.

Up front spring independent front suspension. At the rear, progressive action leaf springs cradle loads against road shocks. Fingertip column shift.
Light. positive steering. safe, secure braking with axial-finned drums. Plenty of night with four headlamps.

Engines

Global markets:

  • 1968-1971: 1.5 Liters (1490 cm³), 2R I4
  • 1971-1972: 1.6 litres (1587 cc), 12R I4

North American market:

  • 1969: 1.9 Liters (1897 cc), 3R I4, 63 kW (85 hp)
  • 1970-1971: 1.9 litres (1858 cc), 8R SOHC I4, 72 kW (97 hp)
  • 1972: 2.0 litre (1968 cc), 18R SOHC I4, 81 kW (108 hp)
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Technical

Technical

  • DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT.


    Wheelbase 100.0 Inches
    Tread, front rear 50.8 Inches
    Overall. length 165.9 Inches
    width 62.2 inches
    height 61.8 inches

    Deck inside, length 72.8 inches
    width 56.3 inches
    height 16.1 inches

    Ground clearance 7.5 inches
    Kerb weight 2,260 pounds
    Gross vehicle weight 4,840 pounds

    ENGINE:
    Four-cylinder, in line, OHV;
    Bore x Stroke 78 x 78 mm (3.07 x 3.07 in)
    Piston displacement 1,490cc (90.9 cu in)
    Compression ratio to 8.0 to l
    Max. BHP 74 HP at

    5,000 rpm (SAE)
    Max. Torque 85 lb/ft at 2,600 rpm (SAE)
    Carburettor 2.stage dual downdraft
    Cooling System water cooled by centrifugal pump
    Lubrication system full force feed lubrication by trochoid pump

    Battery 12-volt 35 amp (20 hr rate)
    Alternator 12•Volt 300 watts

    Fuel tank capacity 10.1 Imp gal
    Cooling system capacity 11.4 Imp pt
    Engine oil capacity 6.2 Imp pt.

    Clutch
    Single dry plate; Facing diameter 7.9 in; Facing area 49.6 sq in.

    TRANSMISSION:
    4.speed all forward gears synchromesh
    Shift lever on steenng column.
    Gear ratio 1st 4.016, 2nd 2.506, 3rd 1.534, 4th 1.000, reverse 4.571.

    SUSPENSION:
    FRONT: Wishbones and ball joints, coil springs, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and torsion bar
    REAR: Semi-elliptic leaf springs and single-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.

    REAR AXLE:
    Semi floating, hypoid gear drive;
    Capacity 3,640 1b
    Final drive ratio 4.875 to l.

    STEERING:
    Worm and roller sector type.
    Ratio 20 to l. Min
    turning circle 31 ft.

    BRAKES:
    Hydraulic internal expanding drum brakes operating On all wheels
    Drum diameter 9.1 in
    Total lining area 136.9 Sq in
    parking brake mechanically operated on rear wheels.

    TYRES:
    FRONT: 6.00-14 sp. REAR: 6.50-14 8 P

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