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1997 Toyota 4Runner Preliminary Specifications



09/01/1996

ENGINE

 2.7-liter, 4-cylinder, double-overhead cam, 

EFI, cast iron block with aluminum alloy head

Bore & Stroke:          3.74 x 3.74 in

Displacement:                   2694cc

Compression Ratio:               9.5:1

Valve Train:          4 valve/cylinder

HP (SAE Net):        150 HP @ 4800 RPM

Torque:          177 lb.-ft. @ 4000RPM

Ignition System:            electronic

Fuel System:                       EFI

Recommended Fuel:   87 octane unleaded

Emission Control:       close loop TWC



 3.4-liter V6, double-overhead cam, 24-valve, 

EFI, cast iron block with aluminum alloy heads

Bore & Stroke:        3.68 in x 3.23 in

Displacement:                    3378cc

Compression Ratio:                9.6:1

Valve Train:           4 valve/cylinder

HP (SAE Net):         183 HP @ 4800 RPM

Torque:           217 lb.-ft @ 3600 RPM

Ignition System:             electronic

Fuel System:                        EFI

Recommended Fuel:    87 octane unleaded

Emission Control:        close loop TWC



POWERTRAIN

 Drive System Type  

2WD front engine rear wheel drive and 4WD

front engine with shift on the move 4WDemand

 2.7-liter 2WD and 4WD with 5-speed manual

Ratios      1st.........3.954

            2nd.........2.141

            3rd.........1.384

            4th.........1.000

            5th.........0.810

            Reverse.....4.091     

Differential Ratio.....*4.100 (2WD 3.727")



 2.7-liter 2WD and 4WD with 4ECT

Ratios       1st.........2.804

             2nd.........1.531

             3rd.........1.000

             4th.........0.705

             Reverse.....2.393

Differential Ratio......*4.100 (2WD 3.909+)



 3.4-liter 2WD and 4WD with 4ECT

Ratios     1st.........2.804

           2nd.........1.531

           3rd.........1.000

           4th.........0.705

           Reverse.....2.393

Differential Ratio..."+3.909 (2WD 3.727")



 3.4-liter 4WD with 5-speed manual

Ratios     1st.........3.830

           2nd.........2.062

           3rd.........1.436

           4th.........1.000

           5th.........0.838

           Reverse.....4.220

Differential Ratio ...."3.909

* = 4.556 w/ optional P265/70R 16 tire package

" = 4.100 w/ optional P265/70R 16 tire package

    (standard on Limited)

+ = 4.300 w/ optional P265/70R 16 tire package 

    and all models with locking rear differential 



SUSPENSION

 Front

Coil spring independent double wishbone 

with low-pressure, gas-filled shock absorbers

 Rear

Four-link coil spring with low-pressure, 

gas-filled shock absorbers

 Stabilizer Bar Diameter

Front - 26mm/1.02 in.

Rear  - 19mm/0.75 in.



BRAKES

 4-Cyl. Models: Power-assisted with rear LSPBV

 (load sensing proportioning and bypass valve)

V6 with ABS: Power-assisted with rear PBV 

(proportioning and bypass valve)

 Front     

16-in/15-in wheel......12.5 in. Disc/11.6 in. Disc

 Front Swept Area

16-in/15-in wheel..........271 sq. in./248 sq. in.

 Rear

16-in/15-in wheel....................11.6 in. Drum

 Rear Swept Area 

16-in/15-in wheel......................144 sq. in.

 Parking Brake - hand operated, mounted between 

front seats in front of center console

 Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes - standard on V6 models,

optional on four-cylinders



STEERING

 4WD and 2WD

Type: power-assisted rack and pinion

Overall Ratio:                    20.0

Turns (lock to lock):              3.5

Turning Circle (curb to curb):    37.4 ft.





TIRES & WHEELS (optional)

Wheel Size:                  15x7 in. (16x7 in.)

Type & Material:      styled steel (steel/alloy)

Tire Size:             P225/75R 15 (P265/70R 16)

Tire Type:                          mud and snow

Spare Tire:                      full size spare



SAFETY SPECIFICS

 Standard Dual Airbags

 Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes - standard on V6 

models, optional on four-cylinders

 Side Door Impact Beams

 Rear Center High Mount Stoplight - standard, 

all models

 Headrests and Three-Point ALR/ELR Seatbelts 

- on all outboard positions (ALR only on driver seat) 

 Child Protector Rear Door Locks



CAPACITIES

Engine Oil:     4 Cyl: 4.7L

                   V6: 4.9L

Cooling System: 4 Cyl: 

                   V6: M/T 8.9L

                       A/T 8.8L

Fuel Tank:             18.5 gal



BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

1 yr/12,500 mi. service adjustments

3 yr/36,000 mi. comprehensive

5 yr/60,000 powertrain

5 yr/unlimited mileage corrosion perforation



BODY DESIGN & MATERIALS

Steel full box section ladder frame



EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in.)

Wheelbase:          105.3 

Overall Length:     178.7 

Overall Width:       66.5 

Overall Height:

P265/P225 tires............(2WD) 68.5/67.5

                           (4WD) 69.3/67.5 

Front Track:     59.3 

Rear Track:

P225 tire........58.9 

P265 tire........59.5 

Running Ground Clearance:               9.8 

Ground Clearance with P265 tires:(2WD) 10.2

                                 (4WD) 11.1 



ANGLE OF APROACH (4WD):

P265/P225 tires...............36/32 degrees 



ANGLE OF DEPARTURE (4WD):     

P265/P225 tires...............29/26 degrees 



INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in.)

Headroom:

Front................................39.2

Rear.................................38.7

With optional moonroof front/rear......NA



Legroom: 

Front................................43.1

Rear.................................34.9



Shoulder Room:

Front................................53.9

Rear.................................53.9



Hip Room:

Front................................49.8

Rear.................................51.4



Cargo Volume (cu ft):     44.6

Cargo Volume With Rear Seats Folded:  79.7 cu ft

Seating Capacity:                      5



VEHICLE WEIGHTS (preliminary figures in lbs.)

                                 Pay-

 2WD 4-cyl.        Total GVWR    Load

5-speed manual     3440  5250    1810

          4ECT     3485  5250    1765



                                 Pay-

 4WD 4-cyl.        Total GVWR    Load

5-speed manual     3690  5250    1560

          4ECT     3735  5250    1515



                                 Pay-

 2WD V6            Total GVWR    Load

          4ECT     3565  5250    1685

       Limited     3610  5250    1640



                                 Pay-

 4WD V6            Total GVWR    Load

5-speed manual     3850  5250    1400

          4ECT     3895  5250    1355

       Limited     3940  5250    1310

(GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)



TOWING (lbs.)

 Maximum Trailer Weight

2.7-liter.......................3,500

3.4-liter.......................5,000



 Maximum Tongue Weight

2.7-liter.........................350

3.4-liter.........................500



 Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

2.7-liter 2WD/4WD ........7,600/7,900

3.4-liter 2WD/4WD ........8,800/9,200



(Toyota dealers have further details 

on required additional equipment)



PRELIMINARY EPA EST. FUEL ECONOMY



 2.7-liter 2WD     City/Highway

5-speed manual     20/25

          4ECT     20/24



 3.4-liter 2WD

          4ECT     18/21



 2.7-liter 4WD

5-speed manual     17/21

          4ECT     19/22



 3.4-liter 4WD

5-speed manual     17/20

          4ECT     17/19