The Camry Solara coupe based on the Toyota Camry rolled off the assembly line at the Kentucky plant in 1994 and has become very popular. However, this two-door car was practically not exported to Japan. The second generation Camry Solara appeared in the spring of 2003. This is the first model Solara fully American assembly. The new Camry Solara is assembled only at the plant in Johtown and the company plans to produce 64,000 cars by the end of 2004. However, if you go into technical details, this Solara model is not 100% American.
It is made on the Camry platform with a Japanese engine, transmission and steering system, but the whole process of development and production really takes place in the United States whereas before all models were developed in Japan. Design Toyota Camry Solara is made in the youth-sport style: an elongated body with a lowered front part, smooth forms of its base and a pronounced slope. The corner parts of the structure are rounded and somewhat shortened, which gives dynamism to the appearance of the car. The passenger compartment is equipped with adjustable seats (custom-made with a servo and genuine leather).
The rear seats fold 60/40, and one folds independently, the second with an armrest. In addition to the two main head restraints, the rear seat is equipped with a head restraint for the third passenger. The windows of the car are made of a material that absorbs ultraviolet and infrared rays. As a result, the cabin practically does not heat up, which contributes to the optimal operation of the air conditioning system. Engines designed exclusively for the European market are the same as in the models of the first generation, two petrol engines of 2.2 and 3.0 liters and power respectively 131 and 190 hp But for the American market a new 200 hp petrol unit was created.
and a volume of 2.5 liters. The power of the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine was increased to 210 and 215 hp, which allows the car to reach a maximum speed of 215 km / h and accelerate to a hundred in 7 seconds. Traditionally, the car is installed or five-speed manual gearbox or four-position automatic. Independent vehicle suspension. Rear disc brakes, front discs, ventilated.
The standard equipment of the car includes: an adjustable steering column (for the LHD version there are 6 steering wheel adjustment positions, and for the RHD 8); power windows (with emergency stop safety function); door lock control system; a reminder system (if the driver’s door is open and the key is left in the ignition lock, a warning beep is given); lighting system; audio system; airbags for the driver and front passenger, three-point seat belts with pretensioners, ABS. Additional equipment: cruise control system and immobilizer, as well as electric sunroof. Car safety is achieved by the body structure itself.
In addition to the energy absorbing elements that compensate for frontal and rear impacts, a system of energy absorbing zones has been introduced to protect the vehicle from side impacts.
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