Toyota BJ Series was the first Land Cruiser. It was built to emulate an American Jeep so looks more like a Jeep than a 4WD SUV that Toyota Land Cruiser currently in. It was adopted by Japanese Police and large scale production started in 1953. The “Land Cruiser” name was adapted in 1954 in response to Willys company’s claims of trademark violation.
Model AK10, Specification
| Overall, Length | 3,390mm |
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| Overall, Width | 1,570mm |
| Overall, Height | 1,800 (1,370)mm |
| Wheel Base | 2,300mm |
| Tread, Front/Rear | 1,300mm/1,300mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.0m |
| Vehicle Weight | 1,100kg |
| Payload | 500kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Passengers |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,800kg |
| Engine Type | Gasoline engine, 4-cycle, OHV |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.14mm x 101.6mm |
| Displacement | 2,258cc |
| Compression Ratio | 6.0 |
| Maximum B.H.P. | 43HP at 2,800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 17.0kg-m at 1,400 rpm |
| Maximum Speed | 80km/h |
| Gasoline Tank Capacity | 50L |