Toyota already has a V12 Luxury car

Kowalski · 08-22-2007, 10:58 PM

Sorry if this is a repost.

Here it is in all its squareness... the Toyota Century.

-5.27 Metres long
-3.02 Metres of wheelbase
-1.47 Metres high
-1.89 Metres wide
-It weighs 1990 Kilograms

Powered by Toyota's 1GZ-FE V12 Engine: 5.0 V12 48 Valve, 280 Bhp (208 Kw) @ 5200 Rpm and 355 ft-Ib (481 Nm) of torque @ 4000 Rpm.

It's got a 6-Speed Automatic gearbox and it costs U$$94.500 as currently. Which is about €69.700 or £47.355.

Tycoon · 08-23-2007, 03:55 AM

Interior looks like my grandma's living room...

ADGvast · 08-23-2007, 08:32 AM

It is already in the market for sometime, but it is limited to local Japanese (with few to Asian countries) only and is for the royalty, government leaders, and executive businessmen. Can say it is the RR in Japan. The Century is produced in limited numbers and is built in a "nearly hand-made" fashion. But the style.... maybe their customers are usually over 60, so, it remains the 50-60s Japanese style.

MikeJ · 08-23-2007, 08:39 AM

Call me crazy, but this is one of the few Japanese cars that I like. OK, the interior style is a bit peculiar but I think it's got a special charm, which cannot be said for most Japanese cars.

Tycoon · 08-23-2007, 08:41 AM

To me it rather looks like a typical American car, not any sort of Japanese...

Kowalski · 08-23-2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Interior looks like my grandma's living room...

Don't mind if I pop down to your Grandma's place for a nice chat and a cup of coffee then, eh?

Tycoon · 08-23-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

Don't mind if I pop down to your Grandma's place for a nice chat and a cup of coffee then, eh?

No problems, but if those seats in toyota feature massage as well, you'll get it too...From my grandma!

cawimmer430 · 08-23-2007, 09:42 AM

The interior looks pretty plasticky and the wood looks fake. I mean there is really no attempt to make it looks "premium". I doubt buyers care though. As long as it looks good they're happy.

bmer · 08-23-2007, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

It's got a 4-Speed Automatic gearbox and it costs U$$94.500 as currently.

Are you sure about that 4-spd auto? I think it has a 6-speed one.

Kowalski · 08-23-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmer

Are you sure about that 4-spd auto? I think it has a 6-speed one.

Now it's got a 6-Speed.

08-22-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
Kowalski Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 299 Thanked 504 Times in 252 Posts	Toyota already has a V12 Luxury car Sorry if this is a repost. Here it is in all its squareness... the Toyota Century. -5.27 Metres long -3.02 Metres of wheelbase -1.47 Metres high -1.89 Metres wide -It weighs 1990 Kilograms Powered by Toyota's 1GZ-FE V12 Engine: 5.0 V12 48 Valve, 280 Bhp (208 Kw) @ 5200 Rpm and 355 ft-Ib (481 Nm) of torque @ 4000 Rpm. It's got a 6-Speed Automatic gearbox and it costs U$$94.500 as currently. Which is about €69.700 or £47.355. Last edited by Kowalski; 08-23-2007 at 10:04 AM.. Reason: It's got a 6-speed. Not a 4-speed.

08-23-2007, 03:55 AM	#2
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Toyota already has a V12 Luxury car. Interior looks like my grandma's living room...

08-23-2007, 08:32 AM	#3
ADGvast Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 112 Thanks: 2 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Toyota already has a V12 Luxury car. It is already in the market for sometime, but it is limited to local Japanese (with few to Asian countries) only and is for the royalty, government leaders, and executive businessmen. Can say it is the RR in Japan. The Century is produced in limited numbers and is built in a "nearly hand-made" fashion. But the style.... maybe their customers are usually over 60, so, it remains the 50-60s Japanese style.

08-23-2007, 08:39 AM	#4
MikeJ Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland - 65° N Posts: 2,059 Thanks: 104 Thanked 415 Times in 272 Posts	Re: Toyota already has a V12 Luxury car. Call me crazy, but this is one of the few Japanese cars that I like. OK, the interior style is a bit peculiar but I think it's got a special charm, which cannot be said for most Japanese cars.

08-23-2007, 08:41 AM	#5
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Toyota already has a V12 Luxury car. To me it rather looks like a typical American car, not any sort of Japanese...

08-23-2007, 09:42 AM	#8
cawimmer430 Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: Toyota already has a V12 Luxury car. The interior looks pretty plasticky and the wood looks fake. I mean there is really no attempt to make it looks "premium". I doubt buyers care though. As long as it looks good they're happy.

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