Toyota FJ40
Toyota FJ40
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Toyota FJ40
Manufacturer: Toyota
Production: 1960-1983
Predecessor: Toyota J20 and J30 series
Successor: Toyota J50 and J70 series
Class: Compact SUV
Body style: 2-door truck
The Toyota FJ40 is the model designation for a Toyota Land Cruiser made from 1960 until 1983. Most FJ40 Land Cruisers were built as two-door vehicles with approximately the same dimensions as a Jeep CJ. The model was also available under the BJ40 designation where it had a diesel engine. References to the series in this article will be to the J40 series unless referring to one of the petrol (FJ40) or diesel (BJ40) models specifically.
History
For the history of the J series from the original 1951 BJ through the J20 series see Land Cruiser History from 1950 to 1959
Models
The J40/41/42 was a two-door short wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, with either a soft or a hard-top. It was available with various petrol or diesel (from 1974) engines over its lifetime. It was replaced on most markets in 1984 by the J70 series.
A FJ45V in actionThe J43 was a two-door medium wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, with either a soft or a hard-top. It was replaced on most markets in 1984 by the J70 series.
The J44/45/47 was a long wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, available in two or four door hard-top (station wagon) or two door pickup models. The station wagon model (FJ45V) was the shortest-lived of the J40 series, as it was replaced by the J55 in 1967.
The Bandeirante was a J40 series built in Brazil by Toyota do Brasil Ltda from 1959-2001. Identical to the BJ40 in almost every respect, it had a few stylistic modifications to the grille and used a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine for much of its production life.
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Engines
Over the years Toyota has changed the engines used in the J40 series. Here is a list of some of them (the power and torque figures may vary depending on the market):
Petrol Engine Capacity (l) Power (hp) Torque (lb-ft) Used
F 3.8 105/125 189/209 1960-1974
2F 4.2 135 210 1974-1984
H 3.6 90 151 1972-1980
2H 4.0 103 177 1980-1985
Diesel Engine Capacity (l) Power (hp) Torque (lb-ft) Used
B 3.0 80 141 1974-1978
2B 3.2 93 159 1979-1981
3B 3.4 90 159 1979-1984
OM314 3.8 85 235 (Bandeirante)
OM364 4.0 90 235 (Bandeirante)
Features
Most J40 series vehicles could have their roof and doors removed, and with a folding windscreen this allowed for complete open-air experience.
Before c.1973, original factory winches were driven directly from the engine. Later models used an electric winch (a Warn M-8274 4-ton model).
Because the engine mount points are nearly identical, it is possible to replace the original Toyota 4- or 6-cylinder engine with an American Chevrolet small-block V8 engine. This modification is offered by numerous garages and restorers in the United States. Some purists refer to these as "Chevotas" to distinguish them from stock Toyotas.
Re-birth?
Toyota FJ CruiserToyota has recently released the FJ Cruiser, a modern SUV styled after the original FJ40. The FJ Cruiser (FJC) went on sale in the spring of 2006.
Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Toyota FJ Cruiser
Manufacturer: Toyota
Production: 2007–present
Class: Compact SUV
Body style: 4-door SUV
Platform: FR/AWD Hi-Lux
Engine: 4.0 L 1GR-FE V6
Transmission: 6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 105.9 in
Length: 183.9 in
Width: 74.6 in
Height: 70.9 in (RWD)
71.6 in (4WD)
Curb weight: 4050 lb (2WD w/automatic)
4290 lb (4WD w/manual)
4295 lb (4WD w/automatic)
Fuel economy: 18/22 mpg (RWD)
17/21 mpg (4WD w/automatic)
16/19 mpg (4WD w/manual)
Fuel capacity: 19.0 US gal
Related: Toyota Hi-Lux
Toyota 4Runner
Toyota Land Cruiser
Similar: Honda Element
Hummer H3
Jeep Wrangler
Nissan Xterra
A Voodoo Blue Toyota FJ Cruiser with optional roof rack.The Toyota FJ Cruiser (FJC) is a retro-style compact SUV by Toyota introduced as a concept at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show and in production form at the following North American International Auto Show. On sale in early 2006 as a 2007 model, it features styling reminiscent of the original FJ-series Land Cruisers from the 1960s, but is based on the Hi-Lux platform also used by the modern 4Runner and Land Cruiser Prado. The FJ Cruiser is only sold in North America.
The FJ Cruiser primarily competes with the Nissan Xterra, Jeep Wrangler and the Honda Element. Base pricing is between US$21,000 and US$23,000. At 183.9 inches in length, the FJ Cruiser is the longest compact SUV offered in North America, slotting between the smaller RAV4 (181.1 in. overall length; originally rumored to be replaced by the FJ Cruiser) and the mid-size Highlander (184.6 in. overall length). The addition of the FJ Cruiser adds a sixth SUV in Toyota's American lineup, meaning Toyota will have two compact SUVs (the RAV4 and FJ Cruiser), two mid-size SUVs (Highlander and 4Runner), and two full-size SUVs (Sequoia and Land Cruiser). One in each category is biased for on-road use, while the other caters to more off-road enthusiasts. It is also Toyota's only current vehicle to use the name TOYOTA spelled out across the grille instead of the corporate emblem, another nod to the classic FJ40.
Specifications
Engines
4.0 L 1GR-FE DOHC V6 with VVT-i, rated at 239 hp (178 kW) at 5200 rpm, and 278 lb-ft (377 N·m of torque at 2700 rpm
Drivetrains
5-speed A750E automatic transmission (on rear-wheel drive models)
5-speed A750F automatic transmission with VF2A transfer case (on all-wheel drive models)
6-speed RA61F manual transmission (with VF4B transfer case and limited slip differential on all-wheel drive models)
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