Toyota Sera: model overview, photos and reviews

The Toyota Sera was produced for five years. This machine is special because it is there that designers and developers of the company “Toyota" experimented with body styles and exterior. The so-called “biodesign" came to taste not for everyone, but this product was a buyer.

Start production

The First design presented to the public in 1987 in Tokyo. This car was seen as the concept-AXV-II. That was its original name. In the series it was released with increased dimensions and a more powerful engine. To create this machine, the manufacturers took over from its predecessors the best and added some new technology and originality. So, for example, from model Toyota Tercel, it was decided to take the engine and transmission. But the car, known as the Starlet took over the suspension.

In the course of production the model underwent some changes. They have been exterior, interior and design. Nowadays to find a Toyota Sera in good condition – that's rare. It was released a modest amount of cars, since the end of production has been more than twenty years, plus the Russian market of the car has not been delivered. However, many fans bought these models in Japan and transported them to yourself. So that in Russia sometimes you can see such a rarity.

Technologies Used

The Toyota Sera was good from a technical point of view. She could boast of hydraulic sheet stamping, for example. Earlier it was used only in the manufacturing process of the reflectors of headlights and other details of difficult forms. But “Toyota" became the first firm, decided to apply the technology to create the hood, the plumage of the body and its panels.

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Still in the process of production was used so-called megaponera stamping. And high speed 3-axis cutting of the workpiece, a special carbon dioxide laser. The model can be judged that the experiments were successful. It should also be noted that the Toyota Sera is the first car manufactured in series, which is equipped with optics beam with the shadow mask and a lens in the focal plane. And on this car the first installed sound system SLSS.

Doors

It is Worth noting that the Toyota Sera, a photo of which is described in the article, often referred to as a serial machine whose design was first used door view "butterfly wings". This could be considered true, if not for the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, released between 1967 and 1969 in the amount of 18 copies. And yet, since the Japanese experimental model was released only in their Homeland, the doors of this type were known only by the McLaren F1 car and "Enzo Ferrari".

Interesting facts

It is Worth noting that the mechanics of opening doors was developed and perfected by experts “Toyota" for three years. But the model of the Toyota Sera demonstrated below, could boast of complicated forms of glazing. And not only on the side doors. It has been applied in frameless, all glass rear door. Most models were sold in 1990 and began production. Then registered 11 200 purchased machines. Less cars bought in 1996 – only eight copies.

About the design and other features

So, this model was produced only in one body version. And under the hood was the engine, only one type - 5E-FHE (16-valve, 4-cylinder, 110-HP). The car was front wheel drive. The engine developers decided not to equip an acoustic intake manifold, and because of this, the engine power is 115, and 110 horsepower. In the car because of the design on the back seat can easily fit two people and three would be too crowded.

What can you tell about the other features of Toyota Sera? Specifications to some extent, potential buyers could choose. Proposed version with 4-speed “automatic” and a 5-speed “mechanics”. Installed front ventilated disc brakes. And rear-drum. But it was possible for a fee to obtain a disk equipped with ABS. Front standing strut "MacPherson", and rear-semi-torsion beam.

Audio SLSS

This abbreviation stands for Super Live Surround Sound, and translates as follows: “Superhiway surround sound”. And this audio system is just radically different from the usual. It is thanks to her model "Toyota", equipped with SLSS, highlighted as a separate configuration.

This system includes ten sound sources. Speakers placed in the doors, in the corners and the centre panel on the rear shelf in the Luggage compartment. It also has head unit 2DIN with built-in effector and CD, FM, AM and MD. Even the radio could boast of a 5-channel amplifier and mechanization. That is, servos that turn the acoustics on the rear shelf to change the direction of the outgoing sound on the passenger. And SLSS has three modes of operation. “Normal”, “Concert hall” and “Stadium”.

Interestingly, the presence of this sound system made the car not onlymore desirable, but also heavy. In weight she has gained 20 kilograms because of SLSS.

Tuning and sport

This car can boast of a good dynamics. However, in Motorsport he had no future. And not only because of the limited series. First, the body was a low torsional stiffness. Also the car is almost impossible to install a roll cage. And the volume of the engine compartment is too small. Because of this, the installation of another engine is also impossible. Although in Russia at this model, some motorists acted in drag racing and rally sprints.

But in another area found themselves a Toyota Sera. Tuning completely transforms the car. Based on this model created a lot of projects. Styling, tuning, building show cars – why it is not used.

Especially like to transform the car lovers. Very popular was to establish under its hood a turbocharged engine 4E-FTE. Its volume is 1.3 liters, and power-135 HP Many have decided to improve this engine to develop 180 HP And deep tuning allows you to make incredible – to bring the power up to 300-350 “horse”. Many put the turbine. With her factory 1.5 5E-FHE could produce a capacity of 400 "horses". Often professionals set even four-wheel drive transmission and mechanical blowers. Even known a few cases where “Toyota" turned into an electric car.

What you say owners?

The Toyota Sera, the feedback is mainly positive. I must say that the vast majority of today's owners bought the car to alter it to your taste. It's mostly the exterior and interior styling.

Anyone who has purchased this car, a lot of things it replaced. Atomizer, replacement cartridges and filters, new alternator for vehicles Toyota Sera, restoration of body and engine – this is just a small list of works. The car is old, because every person who wants to become its owner, should be ready to the process of recovery.

But when the repair is finished, the result exceeds all expectations. So says every man that owns this machine. Start 20-year-old “Toyota" as a new sports car. Fast, dynamic, attracting attention – this is ideal for people who consider car driving lifestyle.

Now you can find this car in good condition somewhere for 250 thousand rubles. There are lower prices, but in this case it is necessary to prepare for the attachments. By the way, if you can find these cars for sale, it is better to buy the version with “mechanics”. The owners say they give their years to know and model for the “machine” much jerks when it changes gears.