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2000GT

1967-1970 / Coupe / Japan

// SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specifications

Spec Value
Production Years 1967-1970
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation (in collaboration with Yamaha Motor Company)
Assembly Yamaha Iwata Factory, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Body Style 2-door fastback coupe
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Chassis Steel backbone with outriggers
Body Construction Steel (structure), aluminium (bonnet, boot lid, doors), fibreglass (nose section)
Total Production 351 units
Wheelbase 2,330 mm
Overall Length 4,175 mm
Overall Width 1,600 mm
Overall Height 1,160 mm
Kerb Weight 1,120 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L
Drag Coefficient 0.31 (estimated)
Weight Distribution 49:51 front:rear (approximate)

Engine Specifications

3M, 2.0L DOHC Inline-6 (Standard)

Spec Value
Configuration Inline 6, DOHC, 12-valve
Displacement 1,988 cc
Bore x Stroke 75.0 mm x 75.0 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Power 110 kW (150 PS) @ 6,600 rpm
Torque 175 Nm (18.0 kgf-m) @ 5,000 rpm
Fuel System 3x Mikuni-Solex 40PHH twin-choke carburettors
Ignition Transistorised (electronic)
Valvetrain Drive Duplex timing chain
Valve Adjustment Shim-over-bucket
Lubrication Dry sump with external oil tank
Cylinder Head Aluminium alloy, crossflow
Cylinder Block Cast iron
Redline 7,000 rpm

2M-B, 2.3L DOHC Inline-6 (US Market, ~9 units)

Spec Value
Configuration Inline 6, DOHC, 12-valve
Displacement 2,253 cc
Bore x Stroke 80.0 mm x 75.0 mm
Compression Ratio 8.4:1
Power ~135 kW (estimated)
Torque ~200 Nm (estimated)
Fuel System 3x Mikuni-Solex carburettors

Transmission

Spec Value
Type Manual
Gears 5-speed
Manufacturer Toyota/Aisin
Synchromesh All forward gears

Gear Ratios

Gear Ratio
1st 3.287
2nd 1.985
3rd 1.410
4th 1.000
5th 0.853
Reverse 3.768

Final Drive

Spec Value
Type Limited-slip differential
Ratio 4.375:1

Suspension

Component Front Rear
Type Independent, double wishbone Independent, Chapman strut / double wishbone
Springs Coil Coil
Dampers Koni telescopic Koni telescopic
Anti-roll Bar Yes Yes

Brakes

Component Front Rear
Type Ventilated disc Solid disc
Diameter 275 mm 275 mm
Actuation Hydraulic, dual-circuit
Servo Vacuum-assisted

Steering

Spec Value
Type Rack and pinion
Power Assist No (manual)
Turns Lock-to-Lock 2.8
Turning Circle 10.0 m

Wheels and Tyres

Spec Value
Wheel Size 15" x 5.5"
Wheel Type Magnesium alloy (standard)
Bolt Pattern 4 x 114.3
Tyre Size 165HR15

Performance

Metric Value
0-100 km/h 8.4 seconds
0-400 m (quarter mile) 15.9 seconds
Top Speed 220 km/h
Standing Kilometre 28.5 seconds

Fuel Economy

Condition L/100 km
Urban 14-16
Highway 10-12
Combined (estimated) 12-14

Electrical

Spec Value
Battery 12V, 50 Ah
Alternator Internally regulated
Headlights Retractable, sealed beam
Ignition Transistorised electronic

Interior Equipment

Feature Standard
Instruments Speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, ammeter, clock
Dashboard Genuine rosewood veneer
Seats Leather-trimmed bucket seats
Radio AM/FM (Fujitsu-manufactured, Toyota-branded)
Heater/Demister Yes
Cigarette Lighter Yes
Map Light Yes

Dimensions Detail

Measurement Value
Front Track 1,300 mm
Rear Track 1,300 mm
Ground Clearance 155 mm
Boot Capacity Approximately 200 L

Service Intervals (Recommended)

Service Item Interval
Engine oil and filter 5,000 km or 6 months
Valve clearance check 10,000 km
Carburettor synchronisation 10,000 km
Timing chain inspection 20,000 km
Spark plugs 10,000 km
Coolant 24 months
Brake fluid 12 months
Differential oil 20,000 km

Production Breakdown (Approximate)

Variant Units
MF10 (early production, 2.0L) ~260
MF10L (late production, 2.0L) ~82
MF12L (2.3L, US market) ~9
Bond film open-top specials 2
Total ~351

Colours Available

Colour Code
Pegasus White T2758
Solar Red T3036
Bellatrix Yellow T6019
Thunder Silver Metallic T1373
Capsella Gold Metallic ,
Santana Blue Metallic T8039

Note: Not all colours were available throughout the production run. Pegasus White and Solar Red are the most commonly seen colours among surviving examples.

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