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Toyota 2C engine

2C
Toyota C engine
ManufacturerToyota
Production1983-
Combustion chamber
Displacement2.0 L (1974 cc)
Cylinder bore86.0 mm
Piston stroke85.0 mm
ValvetrainSOHC
Combustion
Fuel typediesel
Cooling systemwater cooling

The Toyota C engine family was a series of inline-4 diesel engines. There were also two earlier generations of an engine Toyota named as the "Type C". The 2C was a long running diesel engine, with some models (e.g. Corona, Townace,Liteace) receiving the turbo version 2C-T which provided 65 kW. It was replaced by the more economical 3C-TE in the above models from 1999.

Engine code: 2C (2.0D)
No. of cylinders 4
Type OHC
Capacity 1974cc 
Compression ratio 22.5:1
Injection system Denso Type VE
Injection sequence 1-3-4-2
Injector nozzle Denso Part No. DN0PD4
Nozzle opening pressure 132-142 bar
Idle speed 750-850 rpm
Oil temperature 80°C
Thermostat opens 80-84 °C
Regulated voltage 13.8-14.8V
Glow plug activation time 20 secs Max

2C, 2C-L

Output:

  • 2C-L: 73 hp (54 kW) at 4700 rpm, and torque 97 lb·ft (132 N·m) at 3000 rpm

Applications:

  • CT190/196/198 Caldina 1992-1998 (Japan)
  • CT150 Carina 1984-1988 (Japan)
  • CT170/176 Carina 1988-1992 (Japan)
  • CT190/195 Carina 1992-1996 (Japan)
  • CT150 Carina II 1983-1987 (Europe)
  • CT170 Carina II 1987-1992 (Europe)
  • CT190 Carina E 1992-1996 (Europe)
  • CE95 Corolla 1989-1991 (Japan)
  • CE100/104/106/108/109 Corolla 1991-1998
  • CE110/114 Corolla 1995-2001
  • CE120 Corolla (Altis) 2001-2004 (Asia)
  • CE140 Corolla (Altis) (Asia)
  • CT141 Corona taxi 1986-1991
  • CT150 Corona 1983-1987
  • CT170/176/177 Corona 1987-1992
  • CT190/195 Corona 1992-1996
  • CXC10 Deliboy 1991-1994
  • CM26 LiteAce / TownAce 1985-1986 (Japan)
  • CM30/31/36/41 LiteAce 1985-1992
  • CM51/52/55/60/61/65 LiteAce / TownAce 1989-1999 (Japan)
  • CR21/27/28/36 LiteAce / TownAce 1984-1996
  • CR41/51 LiteAce / TownAce 1996-1989 (Japan)
  • CE95 Sprinter 1989-1991 (Japan)
  • CE100/104/106/108/109 Sprinter 1991-1998 (Japan)
  • CE110/114 Sprinter 1995-1998 (Japan)
  • CF50 Kijang / Tamara FX / Qualis / Venture / Stallion 1994-1998 (South East Asia)

2C-E

EFI version. 89 bhp (66 kW)

Applications:

  • CE110 Corolla 1995-2001

2C-T, 2C-TL, 2C-TLC

Turbocharged version.

Applications:

  • CT190 Caldina 1994-1997 (Japan only)
  • CT210/215 Carina 1996-1998 (Japan only)
  • CT190 Carina E 1996-1997 (Europe only)
  • CT220 Avensis 1997-2000 (ex. Europe)
  • CV11 Camry 1985-1986
  • CV20 Camry 1986-1991
  • CV30 Camry 1990-1994 (Japan only)
  • CT190 Corona 1996-1997 (ex. Japan)
  • CT210/215 Corona 1996-1997 (Japan only)
  • CM30/40 LiteAce 1985-1992 (Japan only)
  • CR21/28/30/37 LiteAce / TownAce 1984-1992 (Japan only)
  • CV11 Vista 1985-1986 (Japan only)
  • CV20 Vista 1988-1990 (Japan only)
  • CV30 Vista 1990-1994 (Japan only)

2C-TE

Turbocharged version with EFI.

Applications:

  • CT220 Avensis 1997-2000 (Europe only) 
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  • Toyota 2C engine Technical details and specifications (1983-)

    Toyota Engine code: 2C-TE

    No. of cylinders 4/OHC
    Capacity 1975 cc
    Injection sequence 1-3-4-2
    Injector nozzle Make Denso Part No. DN0PD 650
    Nozzle opening pressure - 137-157 bar
    Glow plug activation time 2.1secs
    Oil pressure 2.5-5.9bar @ 3000 rpm
    Thermostat opens 80-84°C

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