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Toyota Crown S1 2.8 SI (MS112) (146 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Crown:
The Toyota Crown is an automobile which has been produced by Toyota in Japan since 1955. It is primarily a line of executive cars that is marketed as an upscale offering in the Toyota lineup.
In North America, the first through fourth generations were offered from 1958 through 1972, being replaced by the Corona Mark II. The Crown nameplate returned to the North American market in 2022, when the sixteenth-generation model was released. The Crown has also been partially succeeded in export markets by its closely related sibling, the Lexus GS, which since its debut in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo has always shared the Crown's platform and powertrain options. Later models of the GS and Crown have taken on a very strong aesthetic kinship through shared design cues....(Read more on Wikipedia)
S1 Overview:
Toyota Crown (S1). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Crown S1 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began (1997), thus no official rating is available. Safety features were standard for its era, but would not meet modern crash test standards.
2.8 SI (MS112) (146 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 146 Hp 2.8L engine provided adequate power for daily driving and comfortable urban/suburban journeys, though less spirited than its higher-output sibling.
Fuel Economy
Similar to other large displacement engines of the era, this 2.8L unit offered moderate fuel efficiency, prioritizing smoothness over economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional long-term reliability and durability
- • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its time
- • Classic Japanese luxury car appeal
- • Robust inline-six engines
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is poor by modern standards
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection
- • Performance is modest compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Parts availability for specific components can be challenging
- • Outdated technology and infotainment
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | S1 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 SI (MS112) (146 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1979 |
| End of production: | 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 146 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | 5M-E |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 9.1 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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