TOYOTA 2000GT MF10

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Basic Information: TOYOTA 2000GT MF10 Vehicle Condition: Engine Code: 3M Engine Type: Liquid-cooled inline 6-cylinder DOHC Displacement (cc): 1988 Maximum Horsepower (PS)/r.p.m.: 150/6600 Maximum Torque (kgf-m): 18.0 kgf-m/5,000 Production Volume: 337 units Introduction The 1960s saw the emergence of many outstanding sports cars around the world. However, after the 2nd Japan Grand Prix in 1964, Toyota began collaborating with Yamaha Motor Corporation to develop a high-performance Gran Turismo. The prototype was unveiled at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show and officially launched in May 1967. At the time, Toyota called it the "First Top-of-the-Line Grand Tourismo" (Japan's first top-of-the-line Grand Tourismo model). Its development goal was to showcase Toyota's technological capabilities at the time. Most notably, all components were developed entirely domestically, demonstrating that Japan could produce globally recognized cars. Underneath its low-center-of-gravity sports car design was a high-rigidity X-shaped frame, a 3M inline-six DOHC 2000cc engine, four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and magnesium alloy wheels. This was the first mass-produced car in Japan to adopt these features. At the time, the 2000GT represented a milestone in the development of Japanese automotive technology. In terms of performance, it had a top speed of 220 km/h, a 0-400 m acceleration of 15.9 seconds, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 8.6 seconds. The selling price was 2.38 million yen (20 million yen today). At a time when the typical university graduate salary was only 26,200 yen, it was clearly not affordable for the average person. However, the high price also prevented Toyota from generating significant profits. Toyota lost nearly 600,000 yen on each 2000GT sold, demonstrating Toyota's determination to enter the global market. Before its release, the 2000GT had achieved impressive results in speed record attempts (setting three world records and 13 new international records) and in competitions in Japan and the United States. Two prototypes were converted into convertibles and used as James Bond cars in the film "You Only Live Twice," which caused a sensation at the time. By the end of production in 1970, a total of 337 vehicles had been built.

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