TOYOTA - Sports 800 (UP15) 1962

[kombota]

The 800 had a horizontally opposed 2-cylinder (U-design) air-cooled 790 cc engine with an output of 45 ps, and a body that featured various weight reduction measures such as parts that used aluminum and acrylic.
The concept behind the 800 was to put a 100 mp/h sports car within reach of the general public.
The combination of the engine and a dynamically styled body that emphasized aerodynamics propelled it to a top speed of 155 km/h. That, and its good fuel economy, low price and usability turned the 800 into the quintessential lightweight sports car.
Style:
The vehicle exhibited a full range of ingenuity to lower wind resistance, such as reducing the frontal projected area and Japan's first use of curved glass in the side windows.
High-speed performance:
The reduced vehicle weight thanks to use of light aluminum alloys and lowered wind resistance gave the 800 a better top speed (155 km/h) and acceleration (18.4 seconds for the quarter-mile) than sports cars in the class above.
High-speed stability:
High-speed stability was increased by making improvements to the components of the Publica used in the front and rear suspension.
Economy:
The reduced weight and lowered wind resistance gave the 800 an impressive fuel economy of 31 km/l.

Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Corporation

Classification : Mass-production vehicle

Current status : On public display: static

   
Vehicle name / Manufacture     
Vehicle name : Toyota Sports 800

Model name : Model UP15

Company name : Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.

Year manufactured : 1965

Model / Weight     
Style : Coupe

Number of doors : 2

Passenger capacity : 2

Vehicle weight : 580 kg

Gross vehicle weight : 690 kg
 
Body / Size     
Structure : Unit body construction

Bumpers : Provided

Overall length : 3580 mm

Overall width : 1465 mm

Overall height : 1175 mm

Tire size : 6.00-12 4PR
   
Body / Axle / Driving / Others     
Frame : None

Front axle : Independent suspension torsion bar

Rear axle : Semifloating banjo type

Wheelbase : 2000 mm

Front tread x rear tread : 1203×1160 mm

Steering : Worm and sector roller

Dampers : Hydraulic double-acting cylinder

Stabilizer : (Front) torsion bar

Features : Rear: Asymmetric semi-elliptical leaf spring
   
Engine / Size / Power     
Cooling/cylinder arrangement : Air-cooled/horizontally opposed 2-cylinder (front/rear)

Valve train : OHV (side valve)

Carburetor : Downdraft twin diaphragm pump

Bore x stroke : 83×73 mm

Displacement : 790 mL

Ignition system : Centrifugal governor, vacuum advance

Max. power/r.p.m. : 45 ps/5400 rpm

Max. torque/r.p.m. : 6.8 kgm/3800 rpm

Fuel tank capacity : 30 L

Fetures : Compression ratio: 9.0
   
Transmission : 3 forward speeds, 1 reverse speed

Drive system : FR

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