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Toyota Land Cruiser 60, 7 generation 08.1980 - 10.1984

7 generation
(60) 08.1980 - 10.1984
M-FJ61V, N-BJ61V, N-HJ60V
7 generation
SUV
The oversized SUV, which has earned worldwide recognition, traces its pedigree to Toyota's first all-wheel drive Toyota BJ, which was released in 1953. The model in question replaced the LC 55th series, which was produced from 1967 to 1980. The new series was supposed to change the idea of ​​Land Cruiser as a utilitarian car. According to the creators, this should be a car that has the qualities of a real SUV, but close in comfort to passenger wagons. The model features include an emphasized sense of space and compliance with the class of urban cars. Smoother body shapes gave it a modern look. Standard equipment included a salon with "soft" plastic front panel, an adjustable steering column, a dual-circuit stove and air conditioning, power steering. The luxury versions were additionally equipped with power windows and mirrors with electric, central locking and sunroof (also with electric). The backs of the rear sofa fold in parts. However, the passenger advantages of this model are not limited to this. The driver's seat is equipped with all kinds of control systems, including adjustment of the lumbar support. In 1987, two round headlights were replaced by four square headlights, partial changes affected the interior, the car received wider tires. As an audio system relied chic "two-single" stereo radio with equalizer. Toyota Land Cruiser 60 was equipped with both gasoline and diesel engines. Of the first, 6-cylinder engines 3F and 2F were widely used, respectively with a volume of 4 liters and a power of 145 hp. and 4.2 liters and 140 hp The most expensive VX configurations, with a high roof, three rows of seats and a variety of additional equipment inherent in luxury cars, were equipped with a 3F-E gasoline engine (155 l. c.) with electronic control, as well as a 12H-T turbodiesel with a capacity of 145 hp There were other diesel options. First of all, this is the 3B engine, which served as the base power unit. With a volume of 3.4 liters, its power is 98 hp. A significant number of trim levels, in addition to the "mechanics" offering an automatic transmission, were equipped with a 2H engine of 4 liters and a capacity of 115 liters. with.

 Body Land Cruiser 60 is on the frame, with minor changes inherited from the previous series. Initially, it was planned to install an independent suspension on the model, but the priority of reliability and simplicity played in favor of ensuring that it remained, like the previous generation, completely dependent, with powerful continuous axles on the springs, both front and rear. This option proved its “indestructibility” and in many ways (along with unpretentious engines and transmission) provided Land Cruiser with well-deserved fame of a very strong car. Four-wheel drive - Part-Time type: when driving on dry roads, the front axle must be turned off, and in the normal state, “sixty” is a rear-wheel drive car. Inter-wheel differential locks were offered as an option.

 In terms of safety, the car has become much more advanced than its predecessors. So, seat belts were offered here for the driver and all passengers, the front ones - for the three-point type. The new dashboard was made entirely of plastic, and a safety wheel was installed, which significantly reduced the severity of the consequences of a collision.

 For the Land Cruiser 60, as already mentioned, the fame of an exceptionally reliable car was fixed. Of course, the years take their toll, but the exceptional simplicity of the design of this generation allows the owners of the "sixties" to operate their cars so far. And even today you can still find cars of this series in decent technical condition for a very reasonable price.