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Generation 1, A40/50

Toyota Camry Sedan

12.1979 - 02.1982 · Japan

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Generation 1, A40/50

TA46, TA41, RA55, RA56, TA57

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Toyota Camry, Generation 1, A40/50, Japan market. This overview covers 18 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (12.1979 - 02.1982). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 18 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
12T-U, 13T-U, 18R-GEU, 21R-U, 3T-EU
Engine displacement, cc
1588–1972
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Automatic 4, Manual 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2500
Ground clearance, mm
160–175
Fuel
Petrol

Equipment and practical details

Toyota Camry · Generation 1, A40/50 · Japan · 12.1979 - 02.1982. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

MacPherson front suspension
For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.
Rear drum brakes
For a version with rear drum brakes, identify parts by body code and specification. Front disc brakes do not imply the same rear brake layout.

Specifications and technical details

18 versions

1.8 L, 95 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

13T-U · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
Celica Camry 1800 XT Super EditionTop grade 12.1979 - 02.1982
Celica Camry 1800 XTBase grade 12.1979 - 02.1982
Celica Camry 1800 LTUpper grade 12.1979 - 02.1982

1.8 L, 95 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

13T-U · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
Celica Camry 1800 XT Super EditionTop grade 12.1979 - 02.1982
Celica Camry 1800 XTBase grade 12.1979 - 02.1982

1.8 L, 95 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

13T-U · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
Celica Camry 1800 XT Super EditionTop grade 12.1979 - 02.1982
Celica Camry 1800 XTBase grade 12.1979 - 02.1982
Celica Camry 1800 LTUpper grade 12.1979 - 02.1982

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

12T-U · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 1600 XTBase grade 12.1979 - 02.1982
Celica Camry 1600 LTTop grade 12.1979 - 02.1982

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

12T-U · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 1600 XTBase grade 12.1979 - 02.1982

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

12T-U · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 1600 XTBase grade 12.1979 - 02.1982
Celica Camry 1600 LTTop grade 12.1979 - 02.1982

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

18R-GEU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 2000 GT 08.1980 - 02.1982

2.0 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

21R-U · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 2000 SE 08.1980 - 02.1982

2.0 L, 105 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

21R-U · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 2000 SE 08.1980 - 02.1982

1.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

3T-EU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 1800 SX 08.1980 - 02.1982

1.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

3T-EU · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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Celica Camry 1800 SX 08.1980 - 02.1982

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