curious cars: Toyota Century, Emperor car
The endless range that has Toyota, the Century is one of its most ‘sui generis’ models. Appears in 1967, the centenary of the birth of Sakichi Toyoda (1867-1930), founder of the brand, and how could it be otherwise, the Century lives up to the size of such a tribute.
For senior leaders and top executives. He Toyota Century It was developed to meet the needs of image and safety politicians and businessmen most important Japan, although their ambassadors They also made homeland with them. At the time, it was the Japanese materialization of which only represented a Rolls Royce or Bentley. He Century It appears as a vast saloon more than 5 meters, He is riding a motor 3.0 V8 and then a 4.0, which he leant them one Automatic 3 speeds and then 4. Kept come into the world over 30 years, until in 1997 I caught up … technically more than anything else.
Today it’s like you see in the pictures: true to its origins. retains that traditional and representative image an institutional saloon of years past 60. The Toyota Century It measured 5.27 meters, riding a splendorous V12 engine limited to 280 hp and I imagine that exquisite manners (is the only Japanese engined car V12) and in 2005 debuts a 6-speed automatic transmission and a pneumatic suspension. Say it is true Toyota’s flagship and all its brands. Even the technical avant-garde Lexus LS 600h threatens this condition.
his retro style You should not confuse you. Shuns ostentation and technological claim, but the body Century It is developed for provide better filtering and absorbing noise and vibration. Your goal as a means of transport is another. Do not be surprised to be the car with the roll smooth, comfortable and quiet world. Clearly, the Century has been developed to entertain your important rear passengers. The rear doors open and close automatically and the rear seats have all kinds of electric adjustments.
For some years, it is the car Royal family Country of the Rising Sun. After 30 years of service, replaced the Nissan Prince Royal. Toyota Century Royal, they are called these exclusive versions, are adapted to the needs of the Royal Highnesses Japan. measure 6.2 meters; used wool upholstery, granite inserts and some interior parts are made of rice paper. They say that the price of each of the 4 units acquired by the Royal Family They cost 500,000 euros. Everything is to preserve the most faithful Japanese tradition.