1969 Toyota Sports 800
1965-1969
The Toyota Sports 800 was a derivative of the Toyota Publica that was first shown as a concept in 1962. It entered production in 1965 and competed mainly against the Honda S800.
The front fascia may be confused with that of the Toyota 2000GT due to the similar headlight design.
Between 1965 and 1969 approximately 3,100 units were built. Only about 10% of those vehicles are known to have survived.
The vehicle was powered by an air-cooled 790 cc horizontally opposed two cylinder boxer engine. The 0.8 liter 2U engine (45 bhp @ 5400) was produced from 1965 through 1969
1968 Toyota USA Press Release.
Highlight of the show and the biggest crowd attraction was the new Toyota Sports 800, one of two models now being evaluated in this country.
The Toyota Sports 800 is 2-cylinder-4-cycle experimental sports coupe that features an all synchromesh 4-speed transmission, bucket seats and a hard top that can be unscrewed and put into the trunk to change the car into a convertible.
The sleek new Toyota has a speed potential of 100 mph and its gasoline mileage is reported to be 45 mpg.
The Toyota Sports 800 was a derivative of the Toyota Publica that was first shown as a concept in 1962. It entered production in 1965 and competed mainly against the Honda S800.
The Toyota Sports 800 model UP15.
Unlike the Honda S800 which was powered by an Inline-4 engine,
however, it was powered by a Flat-twin "boxer" engine. Its styling may
have been inspired by contemporary Italian designs by the the likes of
Bertone and Pininfarina. The front fascia may be confused with that of the Toyota 2000GT due to the similar headlight design.
Between 1965 and 1969 approximately 3,100 units were built. Only about 10% of those vehicles are known to have survived.
The vehicle was powered by an air-cooled 790 cc horizontally opposed two cylinder boxer engine. The 0.8 liter 2U engine (45 bhp @ 5400) was produced from 1965 through 1969
1968 Toyota USA Press Release.
Highlight of the show and the biggest crowd attraction was the new Toyota Sports 800, one of two models now being evaluated in this country.
The Toyota Sports 800 is 2-cylinder-4-cycle experimental sports coupe that features an all synchromesh 4-speed transmission, bucket seats and a hard top that can be unscrewed and put into the trunk to change the car into a convertible.
The sleek new Toyota has a speed potential of 100 mph and its gasoline mileage is reported to be 45 mpg.
The Toyota Sports 800 model UP15.
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