Grade | Toyota 1600GT | Corona Hardtop 1600S | Corona 1600S | |
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Model type & weight |
Model type | RT55(RT55-M) | RT51 | RT40S |
Curb mass(kg) | 1030 | 980 | 965 | |
Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4125 | 4125 | 4125 |
Width(mm) | 1565 | 1565 | 1550 | |
Height(mm) | 1375 | 1375 | 1420 | |
Wheelbase(mm) | 2420 | 2420 | 2420 | |
Engine | Engine code | R | R | R |
Engine type | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 4-cylinder, OHV | In-line 4-cylinder, OHV | |
Displacement(cm3) | 1587 | 1587 | 1587 | |
Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/110/6200 | -/90/5800 | -/90/5800 |
* | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
* | Max. output represents a net rating. In the above table, digits separated by slashes ( / / ) stand for kW, PS, and r.p.m., respectively. |
* | The model numbers of these vehicles are RT55, RT51, RT40S. |
Plant | Motomachi plant |
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"1600GT " stands for "Grand tour " of 1,600cc engine.
The prototype of the 1600GT was modified into a racing model RT-X, which made a triumphant debut at the race celebrating the completion of the Fuji Speedway in 1966. The RT-X also won the Suzuka 12-hour endurance race in 1967. After the 1600GT was placed on the market the same year, the 1600GT-5 beat the reigning Skyline 2000GTB in the fifth Japanese Grand Prix in 1968, and went on to dominate Japanese touring car races for the next three years or so.