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Toyota 2000GT Classic Exorbitant Price ( News)

Teknikimobil.com – Expensive cars don’t always have to be the latest ones, this is what happened with the Toyota 2000GT. Not infrequently, an old car actually has a high price, even more than the price of a sophisticated new car. The high price of these old cars is because they are antique and rare, even because their design is unique and looks very elegant among automotive lovers.

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One example of a sports car manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation is the Toyota 2000GT. This series of cars was only produced in very limited numbers in Japan. The Toyota 2000GT was first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965. Meanwhile, production only started from 1967 until ending in 1970. This car was a revolutionary car from a Japanese manufacturer. Even a manufacturer known for its less attractive products at that time was able to launch a generation of sports car with ‘unusual’ specifications. This Japanese car manufacturer, with the Toyota 2000GT series it produces, is able to compete with sports car manufacturers from Europe.

The Toyota 2000GT car was only made in limited numbers. Overall, Toyota only assembled 351 units. The assembly, which only numbered 315 units, was then marketed in Japan and certain countries. Of the total production, Toyota only released 62 units for market outside Japan.

Even though it was only produced in limited quantities, the presence of the Toyota 2000GT was able to have an extraordinary impact, especially for the Toyota company itself. The presence of this sports car from Toyota is not only the first super-car to emerge from a Japanese manufacturer, but is also the only car from Japan that has been used in a James Bond film. Apart from that, this car is the most expensive Asian car ever sold at auction in 2015.

The appearance of this classic car made by Toyota is indeed charming. If you’re curious, just watch the following video:

The Toyota 2000GT rivaled the quality of the Jaguar E Type, which was the most sophisticated racing car at that time. With a six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2 liters and a 5-speed manual transmission, this car can reach a maximum speed of 217 kilometers per hour. This Japanese car manufacturer has also set an unusual record. At the 1966 Japanese Grand Prix sporting event, the Toyota 2000GT occupied number three position. Meanwhile, in the 24-hour car race entitled Fuji 24, this car won first place. The six cylinder engine in the car is capable of supplying 150 horsepower at 6,600 rotations per minute. The Toyota 2000GT is also a fairly fast sports car. The Toyota 2000GT can reach speeds of 60 mph from rest in just 8.4 s.

 

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