The Toyota C engine family was a series of
inline-4
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The vast majority of automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout (with the ...
diesel engine
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s. There were two earlier generations of an engine Toyota named as the "Type C". The first generation was introduced in 1940 as a modification of the Type A engine. This first "Type C" was installed in the
Toyota AE. The second generation was the first diesel engine at 1500cc used in the CS20 series 1959 Toyota Crown in October 1959. Japanese market vehicles with diesel engines were exclusive to Toyota Japan dealerships called ''
Toyota Diesel Shop
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'' locations from 1979 until the dealership was cancelled in 1988.
C
The original C engine was first introduced on October 11, 1958 in a prototype
Crown Diesel (CS20) at the 5th Tokyo Motor Show with sales commencing in October 19 the following year.
Derived from the
R-series petrol engine, it has a displacement of 1,491 cc and produces . It was underpowered, and due to the use of the insufficiently strong R-series block it was also not very durable. When the new 3R engine required a re-designed block, Toyota chose to cancel the C engine rather than re-engineer it.
Production ended in March 1961,
and Toyota chose to focus on the more powerful diesel
J engine which appeared in 1964.
Technical specifications:
* Type:4-stroke Inline 4 cylinder, Swirl Chamber
Indirect Injection
Indirect injection in an internal combustion engine is fuel injection where fuel is not directly injected into the combustion chamber.
Gasoline engines equipped with indirect injection systems, wherein a fuel injector delivers the fuel at some po ...
Diesel
* Capacity: 1,491 cc
* Bore: 78 mm
* Stroke: 78 mm
* Compression Ratio: 19:1
* Power: at 4000 rpm
* Torque: at 2400 rpm
Features at a glance
1C
1C, 1C-L, 1C-LC
The First Generation 1C was first introduced in the seventh generation Corona on January 26, 1982
and May 12, 1983 for transversely mounted applications as the 1C-L in the front-wheel drive models of the fifth Generation Corolla.
It used a direct drive OHC mechanism that would later be adopted by the L series engine.
Technical specifications(1C/1C-L):
* Type:Inline 4, Precombustion Chamber
Indirect Injection
Indirect injection in an internal combustion engine is fuel injection where fuel is not directly injected into the combustion chamber.
Gasoline engines equipped with indirect injection systems, wherein a fuel injector delivers the fuel at some po ...
Diesel
* Fuel injection system:Distributor Type
* Capacity: 1,839 cc
* Bore: 83 mm
* Stroke: 85 mm
* Compression Ratio: 22.5:1
Applications:
at 4500 rpm, at 3000 rpm (Japan, Gross JIS)
* CR26
TownAce/
LiteAce Van 1982-1988 (Japan only)
* CM20/25
LiteAce Van /
LiteAce Truck/
TownAce Truck 1982-1986
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at 4500 rpm, at 3000 rpm (Japan, Gross JIS)
* CA60/67
Carina 1.2.1982-1988
* CE70/71/72
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter 8.2.1982-1987
* CE80
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter 1983-1987
* CT140/147
Corona 1.26.1982-1987
1C-II
The second generation 1C engine updated with a higher compression ratio of 23:1
Applications:
at 4700 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CE90/91/96/97
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter 1987-1990
* CM35/50
LiteAce Van/
LiteAce Truck/
TownAce Truck 1985-1989 (Japan only)
(may also be available in Australia-CM35RVMRSBEQ)
1C-III
Uprated version of the 1C-II
Applications:
at 4700 rpm, at 3000 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CE90
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter Sedan 1990-1992
1C-TL, 1C-TLC
Introduced on August 18, 1983 in the
V10-series Camry/Vista it is the turbocharged version of the first generation 1C.
This model was only installed in the
V10-series Camry/Vista . The European model premiered at the 1983
Frankfurt Motor Show
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and produces at 4500 rpm and at 2600 rpm.
Applications:
at 4500 rpm, at 3000 rpm (US, Net SAE)
at 4700 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Europe)
at 4700 rpm, at 2400 rpm (Japan, Gross JIS)
* CV10
Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry ...
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Vista 1983-1985
2C
The 2C was a long running diesel engine, with some models (e.g.
Corona,
Townace, Liteace) receiving the turbo version 2C-T which provided 65 kW. It was replaced by the more economical 3C-TE in the above models from 1999.
2C, 2C-L
Output:
* 2C, 2C-L: at 4700 rpm, and torque 97 lb·ft (132 N·m) at 3000 rpm
Applications:
* CT141
Corona taxi 1986-1991
* CXC10
Deliboy 1991-1994
* CM26
LiteAce 1985-1986 (Japan)
at 4500 rpm, at 3000 rpm (Europe, DIN)
at 4500 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Japan, Gross JIS)
* CT150
Carina/
Carina II/
Corona1984-1988 (Japan)
2C-II
The second generation 2C engine updated with a higher compression ratio of 23:1
Applications:
at 4600 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Europe, EEC)
* CT150
Carina II1985-1988
at 4700 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
at 4700 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Japan, Gross JIS)
* CM30/31/36/41
LiteAce Van and Wagon 1985-1992(Japan only)
* CR21/27/28/36
TownAce/
LiteAce 1984-1996
* CM51/52/55/60/61/65
LiteAce / TownAce Truck 1989-1999 (Japan)
2C-III
Uprated version of the 2C-II
Applications:
at 4600 rpm, at 2800 rpm (Pakistan, Net SAE)
* CE120
Corolla (Altis) 2001-2004 (Asia)
* CE140
Corolla (Altis) (Asia)
at 4700 rpm, at 3000 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CE95
Corolla/ Sprinter 1989-1991 (Japan)
at 4700 rpm, at 2800rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CE100/104/106/108/109
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter 1991-1998 (Japan)/1995-1998
at 4700 rpm, at 2800rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CE110/114
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter Sedan 1995-2001
at 4700 rpm, at 3000rpm (Japan, Net JIS)/(Europe)
* CT170/176/177
Carina/
Corona/
Carina II 1987-1992 (Japan)
at 4700 rpm, at 2500rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CR41V/51V
TownAce/
LiteAce Van 1996-1999
at 4600 rpm, at 2500 rpm (Europe, EEC)
at 4700 rpm, at 2800rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CT190/190G/195/196/198
Caldina/
Carina/
Corona/
Carina E 1992-1996
at 4600 rpm, at 3000 rpm (Philippines, Net SAE)
* CF50
Tamaraw FX Wagon/Tamaraw Truck 1994-1998 (Philippines)
2C-E
EFI version of the 2C-III
Applications:
at 4600 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Europe)
* CE110
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
23.05.1997-01.02.2000
2C-T, 2C-TL, 2C-TLC
Turbocharged version of the 2C engine with a compression ratio of 22.5:1
Applications:
at 4500 rpm, at 3000rpm (US, Net SAE)
* CV11
Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry ...
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Vista 1985-1986
2C-(II)T
Turbocharged variant of the higher compression 2C-II engine adopting the Ceramic reinforced pistons from the 2LTE series.
Note: Toyota
Applications:
at 4500 rpm, at 2400rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CM30/40
LiteAce 1985-1992 (Japan only)
at 4500 rpm, at 2400rpm (Europe)
at 4500 rpm, at 2400rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CV20
Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry ...
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Vista 1986-1991
at 4500 rpm, at 2400rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
at 4000 rpm, at 2400rpm (Japan, Gross JIS)
* CR21/28/30/37
LiteAce/TownAce 1984-1992 (Japan only)
2C-(III)T
Revised variant of the 2C-(II)T fitted with Diesel Smoke Control System to meet stricter Japanese and Euro 2 emission standards.
Applications:
* CT220
Avensis 1997-2000 (ex. Europe)
Non Intercooled
at 4000 rpm, at 2000rpm (Europe)
* CT190/190G
Carina E/
Caldina 1994-1997
at 4000 rpm, at 2200rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CT210/215
Corona/ Carina 1996-1997
Intercooled
at 4400 rpm, at 2600rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CV30
Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry ...
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Vista 1990-1994
2C-TE
EFI variant of the 2C-(III)T adopting electronic throttle control.
Applications:
at 4000 rpm, at 2200 rpm (Europe)
* CT220
Avensis 1997-2000 (Europe only)
3C
Although having a larger displacement than the 2C-T, the 3C-TE was more economical and powerful at 100 PS. The C series engines were replaced by the
CD series in the European market, while Toyota stopped selling diesel non-commercial models in Japan after the 3C-TE.
3C-E
EFI version with compression ratio of 23.0:1
79.0 PS (58.0 kW; 78.0 HP) at 4,400 rpm
Applications:
* CT197/199
Caldina 19.08.1998-07.2002 (Japan only)
* CR42/52
LiteAce/TownAce 1998-2006 (Japan only)
at 4400 rpm, at 2400 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CE101/102/105/107
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter Van and Wagon 1998-2002 (Japan only)
* CE113/116
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Sprinter Sedan 1998-2000 (Japan only)
* CE121
Corolla
Corolla may refer to:
*Corolla (botany), the petals of a flower, considered as a unit
*Toyota Corolla, an automobile model name
* Corolla (headgear), an ancient headdress in the form of a circlet or crown
* ''Corolla'' (gastropod), a genus of moll ...
/
Corolla Fielder 2000-2002 (Japan only)
* CM70/75/80/85
LiteAce / TownAce 06.1999–08.2004 (Japan only)
3C-T
Turbocharged version with compression ratio of 22.6:1(Non Intercooled) or 20.0:1(Intercooled).
From 88.0 PS (65.0 kW; 87.0 HP) at 4,000 rpm
to 91.0 PS (67.0 kW; 90.0 HP) at 4,000 rpm
Applications:
Non Intercooled
* CR22/29/31/38
LiteAce / TownAce 1993-1996 (Japan only)
at 4000 rpm, at 2000 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CV40/43
Vista/
Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry ...
1994-1998 (Japan only)
at 4000 rpm, at 2200 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CR40G/50G
LiteAce Noah / TownAce Noah 1996-2001 (Japan only)
Intercooled
at 4200 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CXR10/11/20/21
Estima Lucida/
Estima Emina 1993-1999 (Japan only)
3C-TE
Turbocharged version with EFI and compression ratio of 22.6:1.
From 94.0 PS (69.0 kW; 92.0 HP) at 4,400 rpm
to 100.0 PS (74.0 kW; 99.0 HP) at 4,200 rpm
Applications:
Non Intercooled
at 4000 rpm, at 2000-2400 rpm (Europe)
at 4000 rpm, at 2200 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CXM10
Gaia
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Ipsum/
Picnic
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at 4000 rpm, at 2000 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CR40G/50G
LiteAce Noah / TownAce Noah
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at 4000 rpm, at 2200 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CT211/216/216G
Carina/
Corona/
Caldina 1998-2001 (Japan only)
Intercooled
at 4200 rpm, at 2600 rpm (Japan, Net JIS)
* CXR10/11/20/21
Estima Lucida 1993-1999 (Japan only)
References
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