Toyota Century

Debut: 1997
Maker: Toyota
Predecessor: Century Mk1 (1967)

Century is the local-bounded model which topped the company's model range. Since 1967, it did not received any significant modification until recently. The 1997 version boosted by a larger body and an amazing 5 litres V12 (Japan's first V12) with 48 valves and variable valve timing. Like other powerful Japanese engines, it is voluntarily bounded to 280hp, but accompany with astonishing 355lbft of torque. Without doubt, its suspensions are tuned to be very soft while the driver appeal is..... those Japanese enterprise directors won't drive the Century by themselves !

Specifications

General remarks

	Century
Layout	Front-engined, RWD
Chassis	Steel monocoque
Body	Mainly steel
Length / width / height	5270 / 1890 / 1475 mm
Wheelbase	3025 mm
Engine	V12, 60-degree
Capacity	4996 cc
Valve gears	DOHC 48 valves, VVT
Induction	-
Other engine features	-
Max power	280 hp
Max torque	355 lbft
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Suspension layout	F: double-wishbone R: multi-link
Suspension features	Adaptive air springs
Tyres front/rear	225/60HR16
Kerb weight	1990 kg
Top speed	-
0-60 mph (sec)	-
0-100 mph (sec)	-
Performance tested by:	-