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Toyota Camry I (V10) 2.0 LE (92 Hp) Automatic
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Toyota Camry:
The Toyota Camry is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size , the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification —although the two widths co-existed in that decade. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla. As of 2022, the Camry is positioned above the Corolla and below the Avalon or Crown in several markets....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (V10) Overview:
Toyota Camry (I (V10)). With 153 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1188 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 LE (92 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting and relaxed highway cruising, though not particularly spirited.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a respectable 6.5 l/100 km combined, making it a reasonably economical choice for an automatic of its era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability for its era
- • Comfortable and smooth ride quality
- • Good fuel economy, especially with diesel and smaller petrol engines
- • Spacious and practical interior for a mid-size sedan
- • Straightforward and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Modest performance across most of the engine lineup
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Styling can be considered bland by some
- • Lack of advanced technology features
- • Limited driver engagement
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Hatchback (V10): 1984 - 1986).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Camry |
| Generation: | I (V10) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 LE (92 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 92 Hp @ 4200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 46.1 Hp/l [45mm more] |
| Torque: | 153 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2S-ELC More details about the engine 2S-ELC |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.7:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1188 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4460 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Width: | 1689 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Height: | 1369 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1466 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.0J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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