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ES3 - Toyota's Concept Of The Near Future

Published: 22nd November 2002

ES3 Specifications

Engine

1.4-litre D-4D

Base engine code

1ND-TV

Engine block

4-cylinder, aluminium alloy made

Cylinder head

aluminium alloy

Fuel injection system

Common-rail, direct injection

Induction system

Variable geometry turbocharger; air-air intercooler (Aluminium made)

Displacement (cc)

1364

Bore x Stroke (mm)

73.0 x 81.5

Emission control system

DPNR catalytic converter; Cooled EGR system

Dimensions

Exterior length (mm)

3520

Exterior width (mm)

1630

Exterior height (mm)

1460

Wheelbase (mm)

2310

Tread front (mm)

1450

Tread rear (mm)

1440

Drag coeffcient (Cd)

0.23

Cd * Frontal area

0.455

Seating places

4

Transmission

Type

Front-wheel drive

Gearbox type

CVT w/ Lockup Torque Converter

Weights (kg)

Kerb weight

700

Exhaust emissions* (g/km)

CO2

71

Fuel Consumption* (l/100km)

Combined

2.7

Suspension

Front

McPherson strut with aluminium lower arms: stabiliser bar

Rear

Lightweight torsion beam

Brakes

Front

Discs with aluminium calipers

Rear

Drums made on aluminium MMC (Metal Matrix Composite)

Additional features

Regenerative braking system (by 42v capacitor)

Steering

Type

Rack and pinion; speed-sensitive power assisted

Tyres

145/70R15 low-friction

Performance

Acceleration

0-100km/h (sec) 10.0

Top speed (km/h)

150 +

* EC test mode

Other aditional environmental features

Total lightweight construction, with the use of aluminium and magnesium

TSOP high-recyclability resin used in several body parts

Use of bio-degradable plastics (Bio-plastics) in interior trim

Extensive use of PVC-free materials (including wire harness covers)

Paint, solder, lightbulbs and other components are also lead-free

Gasoline- EURO IV emission standards compliant



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