Toyota Century (G50) Sedan (1997-2016)

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Toyota Century G50 is a flagship full-size luxury sedan in production from 1997 to 2016. It was available with a single naturally-aspirated V12 engine that displaced 5.0 liters.
Designed for the serious businessmen primarily in the Japanese domestic market, the Century G50 has a retro design that was typical of Japanese luxury cars from the 1980s. The car was fitted with a large range of exclusive appointments that make it the true flagship of Toyota, having been positioned above the Lexus sub-brand.
For the first years of its production run, the G50 Century used a 4-speed automatic transmission; it was later upgraded to a 6-speed unit.

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Neofiliac score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Outstanding interior appointments
  • True elegance
  • Smooth V12 engine
Cons
  • Limited availability
  • Not built for the driver

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Specifications

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Capacity

Cargo Capacity500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.4 L / 8.9 qt
Fuel Capacity95.0 L / 25.1 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size225/60 R16

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length5270 mm / 207.5 in
Size | Width1890 mm / 74.4 in
Track Width | Front1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheelbase3025 mm / 119.1 in

Performance

Fuel Economy20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine1GZ-FE
Engine | Bore81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:1
Engine | Displacement5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
Engine | Power280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 5200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output56.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke80.8 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque481 Nm / 354.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears4-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability1997 ~ 20042005 ~ 2016

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