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Toyota Crown X Royal (S150, facelift 1997) 2.4 DT 16V (97 Hp) Automatic
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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)
X Royal (S150, facelift 1997) Overview:
Toyota Crown (X Royal (S150, facelift 1997)). With 221 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1530 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.4 DT 16V (97 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for cruising, but acceleration is leisurely. Focuses on durability over outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for a large sedan of its era, especially on highway runs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and interior refinement.
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and durability across all engine options.
- • Wide range of powerful and economical inline-six engines, including 4WD options.
- • Spacious cabin and large trunk capacity.
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles.
- • Fuel economy can be high on larger petrol engines, especially with 4WD.
- • Soft suspension tuning might not appeal to those seeking a sporty drive.
- • Primarily a JDM vehicle, parts and specialized service might be harder to find outside Japan.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Comfort (XS10): 1995 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | X Royal (S150, facelift 1997) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 DT 16V (97 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 97 Hp @ 3800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 39.7 Hp/l [125mm more] |
| Torque: | 221 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2L-TE More details about the engine 2L-TE |
| Engine displacement: | 2446 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 21:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.8 kg/Hp, 63.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1530 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4820 mm mm [125mm more] |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm [80mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2780 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Front track: | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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