

Grade | Toyota BJ | |
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Model type & weight |
Model type | BJ |
Curb mass(kg) | 1425 | |
Dimensions | Length(mm) | 3793 |
Width(mm) | 1575 | |
Height(mm) | 1900 | |
Wheelbase(mm) | 2400 | |
Engine | Engine code | B |
Engine type | In-line 6-cylinder, OHV | |
Displacement(cm3) | 3386 | |
Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/85/3200 |
* | 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 BJ(3400). |
Plant | Koromo plant(now Honsha plant) |
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The meaning is the same as in English.
Although the Toyota Jeep BJ's large-displacement engine assured its superiority performance, the National Police Reserve ended up choosing the Mitsubishi Jeep (a licensed production version of the North American Willys Jeep) because the latter had a more extensive track record. Accordingly, the Toyota Jeep was converted for civilian use and went into volume production in 1953.
As the Jeep name was a trade mark of Willys-Overland Motors, Toyota changed the vehicle name to the Land Cruiser in June 1954.