Toyota Century II (G50) 5.0 VVT-i V12 (280 Hp) 1997

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.0 VVT-i V12 (280 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2004 year

Engine

Power

280 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

56 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

481 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

4999

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

Piston Stroke

80.8 mm

Engine oil capacity

8.4 l

Coolant

14.8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1575 mm

Width

1890 mm

Height

1480 mm

Length

5270 mm

Front track

1575 mm

Wheelbase

3025 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 140.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 241.7 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

20 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10 l

Maximum speed

210 km/h

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1990 kg

Fuel tank capacity

95 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/60 R16

Toyota Century 5.0 VVT-i V12 (280 Hp)