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	Toyota 2000GT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Toyota 2000GT was a sports car produced in very limited numbers by Toyota in Japan.
		Toyota entered the 2000GT in competition at home, coming third in the 1966 Japanese Grand Prix and winning the Fuji 24-Hour Race in 1967.
		REFLECTIONS: Toyota 2000GT marked Japan's rise in auto industry.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toyota_2000GT (773 words)

	Toyota M engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Toyota Motor Corporation's M family of engines were a longitudinally mounted straight-6 engine design.
		The 4M-E was notable in that it was the first Toyota engine to be equipped with fuel injection.
		The M family were Toyota's most prestigious engines (apart from the uncommon V family V8) for 30 years.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toyota_M_engine (983 words)

	Toyota Supra History, 2000GT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The 2000GT was so far ahead of its time that its performance figures still rival many of the sport compacts of today.
		For 007 to drive a Toyota in an age where Japanese cars were seen as inferior is a testament to the impact the 2000GT had on the world.
		Toyota didn't believe in experimenting with the public, so engineers thoroughly tested the 2000GT in various racing venues from 1965 to 1967 before finally offering the car to the general public in May of 1967.
	www.geocities.com /ma71supraturbo/history/2000gt.html (449 words)

	Classic Car Classifieds from Hemmings Motor News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		First conceived as a two-seat sports coupe with fastback styling for Datsun, the car that went on to become the Toyota 2000 GT was styled by Graf Goertz, who had been responsible for the svelte styling of the BMW 503's and 507's.
		From this prototype, what Toyota created was a GT package that was perhaps the most well engineered and designed production offering of the period (the cars were actually built by Yamaha).
		Toyota backed this formidable little mill (it made its peak horsepower up at 6,000 rpm with an 8.4:1 compression ratio) with a five-speed manual gearbox of its own design that featured synchromesh engagement on all gears.
	www.hemmings.com /index.cfm/fuseaction/articles.obg/id/66 (605 words)

	2000gt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Toyota 2000GT was first thrust upon the world at the 1965 Tokyo motor show.
		Toyota had entered three cars in the touring-car classes of the inaugural Japanese Gran Prix of 1963, at the Suzuka circuit.
		A replica of the land speed record vehicle is held at the Toyota Automobile Museum, being reconstructed from one of Carroll Shelby's U.S. race cars brought back to Japan after Toyota pulled the pin on his racing project.
	groups.msn.com /2000gt/2000gtstory.msnw (1156 words)

	Encyclopedia: Toyota 2000GT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It revolutionised the automotive world's view of Japan, formerly seen as a producer of imitative and stodgily practical vehicles, and showed that the Japanese makers could produce a sports car to rival those of Europe.
		Toyota Supra from a Popular Street Racing Movie The Toyota Supra was a sports car produced by Toyota.
		Over the years I have become a fan of the early Toyota models, and the 2000GT was a car to be researched.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Toyota-2000GT (2104 words)

	Chicago Sun-Times: 2000GT opened doors internationally for Toyota (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It's generally acknowledged that Toyota built the 2000GT to gain high-performance engineering experience, which would be needed to compete in world car markets, and to generate favorable publicity.
		Toyota would build the car, but only in such small numbers at such a high price that it would not even be a limited-production auto.
		Still, the 2000GT was posh for a late 1960s sports car, with items such as a station-seeking AM radio, effective heating-ventilation system, telescopic steering wheel and even a "rally" clock-stopwatch.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20031012/ai_n12528516 (914 words)

	Andrew's 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo Page - Background
		However, with the arrival of the 2000GT (which was based on the same chassis as the celica of the era) Toyota entered the sports car market.
		The 2000GT featured racing technology which can later be seen in the Supra (in fact, the pattern remained nearly identical to the 2000GT through the MKIV Supra).
		As Toyota is currently phasing out all in-line 6 cylinder engines in their new cars in favor of I4, V6 or V8 engines, it is unlikely they will revisit the I6 format in the near future.
	mkiiisupra.homeip.net /background.html (1055 words)

	Toyota 2000GT in miniature
		Concurrently, Toyota was, through the rather small quantities of cars it was selling outside of Asia, quickly building a reputation for producing a line of very well-made and long-lasting vehicles.
		Of course, the 2000GT had two major problems that would prevent it from rising to the heights it truly was capable of: first, it was a Japanese car and, consequently, it had no pedigree.
		Future manufacturers of 2000GT models should keep this lesson in mind: the beauty of this car is in its purity of line; add gaudy graphics to it and it suddenly becomes ugly.
	www.breithaupts.com /toycar56.htm (1274 words)

	Forbes.com - Magazine Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Toyota is the third-oldest maker of four-wheel-drive vehicles, behind Jeep and Land Rover.
		Toyota failed to learn from this experience, however, and only recently returned to this formula with the inexpensive MR Spyder, which went on sale in 2000.
		For Toyota proved with their first Lexus, that a great car, one with a sophisticated power train and excellent amenities, didn't have to be temperamental.
	www.forbes.com /2001/04/23/0423feat_print.html (1602 words)

	Unique Cars and Parts: Toyota (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Developed and built jointly by Yamaha Motor and Toyota Motor Corporation, the TOYOTA 2000GT made its debut in the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show as a showcase of Japan's first high-performance sportscar.
		Toyota worked hard through the '60s to overcome the then common perception that Japanese products were second rate.
		Toyota's VVT-i engine uses variable valve timing, but it doesn't generate a big surge of power when it switches to the high-power cam profile.
	www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au /car_info_toyota.htm (1662 words)

	Toyota 2000GT - Ultimatecarpage.com - Images, Specifications and Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In those 78 hours the 2000GT broke 13 international records and 3 world records in the 1500 - 2000 cc class, the 72 hours record (with an average of 206.02 km/h), the 15,000 miles record (with an average of 206.04 km/h) and the 10,000 miles record (with an average of 206.18 km/h).
		Although the 2000GT was a class act it wasn't a sales success because of its rather high price compared to the European sports cars.
		Toyota can keep building cars for the next 50 years, and not create anything as stylish or special as the 2000GT - a steady stream of Camrys and Priuses assures this.
	www.ultimatecarpage.com /frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=476 (485 words)

	Wesley's Toyota Celica Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Toyota got its start in the sports car market with a tiny 2 cylinder model called the Sports 800 in 1964.
		A convertible 2000GT was featured in the James Bond movie "You only Live Twice", there were 2 convertibles produced for the movie of which only one is still known to exist.
		Toyota went back to their roots in 1979 with the Celica Supra which was built on a lengthened Celica chassis, it featured an inline 6 cylinder engine and disc brakes all around.
	www.afn.org /~wjh/tsc/2000gt/2000gt.htm (523 words)

	The James Bond Toyota 2000GT - CBn Forums
		Toyota wanted the car to show the world that they were serious car manufacturers who really understood their job.
		As Peter was unable to acquire the original ‘Bond’ Toyota (still owned by Toyota themselves), he decided to do the same as was done for the film - he bought a pre-production hard-top 2000 GT (Toyota never did produce a soft-top) and had the roof removed and a dummy folded "rag-top" fitted.
		The CoTS Toyota’s first public showing was as part of the "World of James Bond 007" exhibit at the Paris Motor Show in October 1996, where it appeared that only the tv/video equipment still had to be fitted - by mid 1999 the this had been installed, although (for security reasons) not a permanent fixture.
	debrief.commanderbond.net /index.php?showtopic=26895 (2303 words)

	Toyota 2000GT - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The car was extremely low, just 45.7 in (116 cm) at the roof, giving it a dramatic look that drew attention.
		The engine was a 2.0 L (121 in³) straight-6 (the 3M) based on the engine the top-of-the-line Toyota Crown sedan.
		Toyota 2000GT, Background, Styling, Technical details, Production, Racing, Movie and TV appearances, Today, References, Toyota vehicles and Sports cars.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Toyota_2000GT (968 words)

	Tokyo Motor Show 2001 Highlights - Toyota FXS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		With the Soarer (Lexus SC 430) firmly entrenched as the automaker's luxury sports flagship, Toyota aims to fill a void left by the departure of the Supra.
		Perhaps the most pleasant view of the FXS is from the rear, where a domed boot lid echoes the bulging design of the bonnet.
		Toyota is coy about production plans stating that the FXS is only a styling exercise at this point.
	www.cardesignnews.com /autoshows/2001/tokyo/highlights/h12-toyota-fxs.html (923 words)

	Car and Driver Magazine - Aaron Robinson - January 2005
		The white 2000GT I was allowed to drive belongs to Toyota's nascent U.S. museum (don't ask for directions, it's not open to the public).
		Toyota used the 2000GT for some heavily publicized long-distance speed trials and then in 1968 hired Carroll Shelby to enter two 2000GTs in the SCCA's C-production road-racing championship against Porsche.
		Today, the 2000GT remains Nippon's "it" car, the Big Dog of collectible classics from a heavily motorized island with 10 native car manufacturers.
	www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=27&article_id=8901&page_number=1 (629 words)

	Toyota Shows Stern Drive Again! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		After Toyota and Yamaha Motor co-developed the "TOYOTA 2000GT" * which was initially sold in 1967, they have been closely co-operating in many business areas, including development and manufacture of high-performance engines and other apparatus.
		Toyota shall acquire 12,500,000 shares, 5% of the aggregate number of the outstanding shares (after the adjustment of potentially dilutive securities), of Yamaha Motor from Yamaha.
		TOYOTA 2000GT* was initially sold in May 1967 and the genuine grand touring car, which Toyota manufactured for the first time, with maximum speed of 220km/h.
	www.rbbi.com /company/toyota/drive/drive.htm (440 words)

	AutoWeek - The Auto Enthusiast's Online Resource: Toyota 2000GT vs. Jaguar XKE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Toyota engineers analyzed an Elan, an XKE, and a 911 and looked at their mechanical and styling qualities.
		Toyota went with the Elan's bodystyle and backbone chassis and a 2.3 L I-6 dwarf-duplicate XKE motor that made upwards of 140 hp and 148 ft.-lbs.
		Toyotas are about as hot as Oprah in a thong, but the 2000GT is an exception.
	forums.autoweek.com /thread.jspa?forumID=17&threadID=19862&tstart=0 (1074 words)

	Toyota 2000GT - TheBestLinks.com - Aluminum, Japan, James Bond, Nissan, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Toyota 2000GT - TheBestLinks.com - Aluminum, Japan, James Bond, Nissan,...
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		REFLECTIONS: Toyota 2000GT marked Japan's rise in auto industry (http://www.fyilondon.com/perl-bin/niveau2.cgi?s=wheelsandp=87228.htmlanda=1).
	www.thebestlinks.com /Toyota_2000GT.html (643 words)

	London Free Press: Classifieds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		So it was a distinct surprise when Toyota, the largest and most conservative of Japan's auto manufacturers, unveiled the 2000GT model at the Tokyo Motor Show in the fall of 1965.
		In a land of stubby sedans, the Toyota 2000GT was a sensation both in style and engineering.
		In producing the 2000GT, Toyota achieved its purpose and demonstrated Japan was on the rise in the auto industry.
	www.fyilondon.com /perl-bin/niveau2.cgi?s=wheels&p=87228.html&a=1 (824 words)

	Toyota Soarer - Lexus - Import Cars
		The Toyota Soarer - was produced for the very first time in 1981 it marks the birth of Toyota's luxury 2 door coupe, the Z10.
		Originally named to evoke an image of effortless soaring with the wind, the all-new fourth-generation Toyota Soarer (Z40) 430 SCV is reborn as a convertible.
		Chief engineer for the project, Yasushi Nakagawa, was given the design goals of making an all weather convertible, with beauty and style regardless of the roof being open or closed and to follow the 20 year philosopy of Soarer production by making the most beautiful coupe for its time and generation.
	www.toyotaimportsforum.co.uk /soarer (485 words)

	Subdriven: Toyota 2000GT; most significant vintage Japanese sports car. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		I said it because it was the first Japanese sports car made which successfully gained FIA E-class world speed record by running for 72 hours at an average speed of 128mph in 1996.
		Well, the talk is that Toyota bought Jaguar E-type, a 911, an MGB, a TR2 and a Lotus Elan for analysis for basis of the 2000GT.
		Toyota reworked the design for their needs and created the 2000GT.
	forums.subdriven.com /zerothread?id=1824815 (1244 words)

	supra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Built on a Celica chassis that was lengthened 5.1 inches, the Supra replaced the Celica's 4-cylinder with a 2.6-liter SOHC inline-6.
		In appearance, the Supra was distinguished from the Celica by it's longer wheelbase, wide "B" pillar, unique grille (styled after the 2000GT) and its badging.
		A Toyota factory alarm system is offered and this was the first year that heated power side view mirrors were made available.
	www.xprt.net /~willber/supra.htm (2020 words)

	Celica History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The large Toyota 2000GT of the late 1960's was a success but was it was too expensive to manufacture.
		Toyota wanted a new sports car that would appeal to more average buyers.
		Toyota also made a sedan called the Carina using the same floorplan, mechanicals and interior.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/stepho/history.htm (1169 words)

	GranToros.com
		The Toyota 2000GT was a prototype car that started as a joint venture between Nissan and Yamaha.
		Toyota 2000GT in the North American blister box.
		Toyota 2000GT with all compartments and doors open and front seat folded forward.
	www.grantoros.com /grantoros/2000_pg.html (501 words)

	Sports Car Market > Profiles > 1967 Toyota 2000GT
		Although it succeeded in generating a considerable amount of favorable publicity for Toyota, the 2000GT was handicapped from the start by its cost, which was more than that of a Jaguar E-type or a Porsche 911.
		That so obviously discerning an enthusiast should consider the Toyota fit company for such a collection is an indication of the impact that the car, arguably the first “proper” sports car to emanate from Japan, had at the time.
		The Toyota 2000GT is one of the great “what-ifs” in recent automotive history.
	www.sportscarmarket.com /profiles/2001/February/Etceterini (866 words)

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