Toyota Land Cruiser J60 1980 - 1990

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The Land Cruiser 60 series was produced from 1980 through 1990.

For most markets anyway, but the Cumana Plant in Venezuela continued production until 1992 for their local market. It is a front engine, four door wagon which can seat five to eight people.
 
J60
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Overview
Also called Toyota Samurai (Venezuela)
Production 1980–1990
Assembly
  • Toyota City, Japan (ARACO)
  • Cumana, Venezuela
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door station wagon
Layout Front engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
    4.2 L 2F I6 (FJ60)
  • 4.0 L 3F I6 (FJ62)
  • 4.0 L 3F-E I6 (FJ62 from 1988)
  • Diesel:
    3.4 L 3B I4 (BJ60)
  • 4.0 L 2H I6 (HJ60)
  • 4.0 L 12H-T turbocharged I6 (HJ61)
Transmission
  • 4-speed H41F or H42F manual (United States only)
  • 4-speed A440F automatic
  • 5-speed H55F manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length 4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Width 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height 1,750 mm (68.9 in)

 Like all of the Land Cruiser generations, it is well known in the off-road world for its off-road abilities but was somewhat limited by its awkward departure angles. The 60 series was available in the following exterior colours: Alpine White, Brown, Desert Beige, Freeborn Red, Royal Blue; and in the following metallic exterior colours: Charcoal Gray, Cognac, Gray-Blue, Rootbeer, Sky Blue, Stardust Silver.

Model year changes

  • 1980 — The 60 series was introduced. While still retaining the rugged off-road characteristics of previous Land Cruisers, the 60 was designed to better compete in the emerging sport utility vehicle market. The 60 was given a variety of creature comforts like air conditioning, a rear heater and an upgraded interior. The FJ60's "2F" petrol engine was left unchanged from the "40" series while the six-cylinder 4.0 L 2H and the four-cylinder 3.4 L 3B diesel engines were added to the lineage.
  • 1981 – Land Cruiser sales surpassed 1 million and a high-roof version was introduced. The 60 series was introduced to South Africa when a stock Land Cruiser competed in the Toyota 1000 km Desert Race in the punishing wilds of Botswana.
  • 1984 – This was the final year for the 40 series.
  • 1984 – Alongside the 60 series, the 70 series was introduced.
  • 1985 – The Direct-injection 12H-T turbodiesel engine was introduced.
  • 1988 – The petrol engine was upgraded to a 4.0 L 3F-E EFI engine. The FJ62G VX-Series was introduced allowing the Land Cruiser to be sold in Japan as a passenger vehicle.