The king of sedans - the Toyota "mark 2", 100 body

The Japanese company Toyota is a popular car brand name under which produced a model with good technical characteristics, powerful engines, attractive design and long operational life. One of the favorites is "mark 2" with a body of 100-series – this is a car that remains popular to this day, although its production ended in 2001.

History of the Japanese automobile corporations

Today's Toyota is a popular concern, and almost a half-century ago, he was unremarkable car company, producing relatively cheap cars. Popularity has increased significantly in 1968, when «Toyota» launched production of expensive modifications of the budget model of the Corona. The story was called Mark II. The machine is a compact sedan with fuel-efficient engine and attractive price, making them and loved worldwide. Model really be called innovative, because later on the basis of the Mark II, the Corporation produced no less famous today, Chaser, Cresta and Cressida.

“mark 2" with a body of 100-series (or X 100) – this is the eighth generation which began producing in 1996. The model is largely changed, when compared with previous versions. Positive changes also affect the design and technical side. For example, a petrol 1.8-liter engine was removed from production in General, and the remaining 2, 2.5 and 3 petrol and 2.4 liter diesel equipped with a proprietary system of injection of fuel, which is called VVT-i.

Exterior and interior

The Eighth generation Mark II is not equipped with any “bells and whistles” in appearance, which would allow us to talk about some special attractiveness of the vehicle. However, the model has perfect proportions and stands out from the stream of cars some body features. In particular, it is narrow, but wide optics, squat and powerful stern. And frameless doors and a sloping long hood make "mark 2" with a body of 100-series like a sports car. Other features of the exterior is to provide a brand Mark label on the grille and Toyota at the stern.

The Model has a spacious interior. Especially freely in the back seat, there quite comfortably can accommodate 3 adults. The interior is unremarkable in terms of design styles, but also ergonomic and functional. Behind the steering wheel are necessary instruments, the console is made of wood, has ventilation vents and blocks of climate control and music.

The Luggage compartment is roomy, but because of its shape and height is inconvenient for use.

Specifications "mark 2" with a body of 100 series

This sedan is considered a legend JDM cars, and not the last role in this process is played by the technical characteristics of the model. If we talk about suspension, the platform was taken X Mark II 90, so that the suspension system is almost 100% corresponds to the previous generation. In front of the installed double-wishbone design in the rear – multi. Car owners note the energy suspension, but cornering machine “falls”, so if you want better handling, you should pay attention to the version of the Tourer S, which was equipped with adjustable suspension TEMS.

In “mark 2" (100 body type) engine has a volume of 2.0 to 3.0 l, row configuration and 24-valve timing. This six-cylinder unit 1G-FE with VVT-i, which helped the engineers to achieve the power to 220 horsepower, made possible by the distributed injection of fuel. Also has a turbocharged engine. Its volume is 2.5 liters, the capacity reaches up to 280 horsepower, and consumption – an 8.3-10.5 liters per hundred kilometers.

Diesel engine plant – it's already a four-cylinder 2.4 liter engine with 16-valve timing and turbocharging. 100 km this car needs only 5 liters of fuel.

Tuning "mark 2" with a body of 100 series

The Car of this model has a huge potential for external and technical tuning. In the Japanese market there are many different elementov:

• Obuasi;
• Bambery;
• «reznicki»;
• Porogi;
• Front and rear pads for the kit;
• Lens lights;
• Shock-absorbing cushion (bafery);
• Deflectors;
• Wheel covers;
• Mouldings;
• Wheels;
• Rear view mirrors and more.

Conservative style also, interior can be modified according to your taste by selecting your preferred seat covers, floor mats, braid on the steering wheel, pedal pads and other itemsinterior design.

With regard to technical tuning, then there are no restrictions – you make the most thanks to her rich inner world. For example, working with the engine, it is possible to upgrade the cooling system, replace the propeller shaft and turbine. A well-designed technical tuning will help to increase capacity. Just think, up to 1000 horsepower! The main thing is to approach the issue intelligently, to involve experts, if not personal experience, because you can mess it up like the car itself, and expensive tuning elements.

The opinions of the owners of Mark II X100

One of the main advantages of this model, which is noted in the responses of happy owners – inexpensive maintenance. The most serious that can go wrong in the first 100-150 km from "mark 2" (100 the body) – fuses. No problems with finding replacement parts, as they have enough in Japanese and Russian market. In General, the Mark II refers to those cars that do not cause unnecessary trouble.

The Happy owners of 2 X 100 Mark I think this is one of the most successful models among cars of business class with a sporty twist. It is comfortable inside and attractive outside, has a powerful engine, excellent braking system and has a mild behavior on the road. Therefore, the status of a legend in the JDM cars more than justified.