TOYOTA CROWN - Seventh Generation
Launched in 1983, this model used all three versions of the 5M 2.8 liter engine, the 5M carburated version, 5M-E single overhead cam (SOHC) fuelinjected version and the 5M-GE double overhead cam (DOHC), 1G-GE 2000 cc DOHC, M-TE 2000 cc single overhead cam (SOHC) Turbo, M-E 2000 cc SOHC, 2L-TE 2400 cc SOHC Turbo Diesel or 2L 2400 cc SOHC Diesel engines. Base versions use the new 2 litre 1G-E engine which replaced the old 2 litre version of the M series. The "van" version of the station wagon (the GS126V as well as the GS136V in the following series) used its own unique variant of this motor (the 1G-EJ). The lower grade models were available with Toyota's F292 live axle rear suspension while the rest introduced 4 wheel independent suspension on the Crown for the first time. The S120 was available in Hardtop sedan (frameless door glass), sedan and wagon versions. The Super Saloon and Royal Saloon versions were packed with nifty features such as dual zone climate control, front and rear stereo and A/C control buttons, parcel shelf mounted refrigerator, automatic headlights, reading lamps for all outboard seating positions, tilt & telescoping steering column, glovebox mounted courtesy mirror among many things. One distinctive styling feature of this generation was the use of a clear panel with patterned backing for the C-pillar trim on the sedans. Toyota made the 190hp Twincam 12-valve 3.0 liter 6M-GE available on the Royal Saloon for the mid cycle update. This engine is a popular swap for 5M-GE powered Celica Supras of the same period.
| Production | 1983-1987 |
|---|---|
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop 4-door station wagon |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4860 mm (191.3 in) |
| Width | 1720 mm (67.7 in) |
| Height | 1420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1495 kg (3296 lb) |
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