The 800 had a horizontally opposed 2-cylinder (U-design) air-cooled 790 cc engine with an output of 45 ps, and a body that featured various weight reduction measures such as parts that used aluminum and acrylic.
The concept behind the 800 was to put a 100 mp/h sports car within reach of the general public.
The combination of the engine and a dynamically styled body that emphasized aerodynamics propelled it to a top speed of 155 km/h. That, and its good fuel economy, low price and usability turned the 800 into the quintessential lightweight sports car.
Style:
The vehicle exhibited a full range of ingenuity to lower wind resistance, such as reducing the frontal projected area and Japan's first use of curved glass in the side windows.
High-speed performance:
The reduced vehicle weight thanks to use of light aluminum alloys and lowered wind resistance gave the 800 a better top speed (155 km/h) and acceleration (18.4 seconds for the quarter-mile) than sports cars in the class above.
High-speed stability:
High-speed stability was increased by making improvements to the components of the Publica used in the front and rear suspension.
Economy:
The reduced weight and lowered wind resistance gave the 800 an impressive fuel economy of 31 km/l.
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Corporation
Classification : Mass-production vehicle
Current status : On public display: static
Vehicle name / Manufacture
Vehicle name : Toyota Sports 800
Model name : Model UP15
Company name : Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Year manufactured : 1965
Model / Weight
Style : Coupe
Number of doors : 2
Passenger capacity : 2
Vehicle weight : 580 kg
Gross vehicle weight : 690 kg
Body / Size
Structure : Unit body construction
Bumpers : Provided
Overall length : 3580 mm
Overall width : 1465 mm
Overall height : 1175 mm
Tire size : 6.00-12 4PR
Body / Axle / Driving / Others
Frame : None
Front axle : Independent suspension torsion bar
Rear axle : Semifloating banjo type
Wheelbase : 2000 mm
Front tread x rear tread : 1203×1160 mm
Steering : Worm and sector roller
Dampers : Hydraulic double-acting cylinder
Stabilizer : (Front) torsion bar
Features : Rear: Asymmetric semi-elliptical leaf spring
Engine / Size / Power
Cooling/cylinder arrangement : Air-cooled/horizontally opposed 2-cylinder (front/rear)
Valve train : OHV (side valve)
Carburetor : Downdraft twin diaphragm pump
Bore x stroke : 83×73 mm
Displacement : 790 mL
Ignition system : Centrifugal governor, vacuum advance
Max. power/r.p.m. : 45 ps/5400 rpm
Max. torque/r.p.m. : 6.8 kgm/3800 rpm
Fuel tank capacity : 30 L
Fetures : Compression ratio: 9.0
Transmission : 3 forward speeds, 1 reverse speed
Drive system : FR
Nelson (kombota)
