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1999 Toyota RAV4 Base 2dr SoftTop Manual

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door, Special Purpose
24 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Special Purpose

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

79.5

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2547

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/122

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

127 @ 5400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

132 @ 4600

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Double-Wishbone

Front Tire Size:

P215/70R16

Rear Tire Size:

P215/70R16

Spare Tire Size:

P215/70R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.3

Wheelbase (in):

86.6

Length, Overall (in):

147.6

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

150

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.833

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.913

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.258

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.918

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.775

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.583

Clutch Size (in):

9.3

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.562

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

325

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

8.5

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.91

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

33.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

34.8

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.8 x 0.71

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.0 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

39.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.3

Front Hip Room (in):

55.7

Second Head Room (in):

39.1

Second Leg Room (in):

33.9

Second Shoulder Room (in):

50.2

Second Hip Room (in):

39.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

66.7

Height, Overall (in):

64.2

Track Width, Front (in):

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in):

57.9

Min Ground Clearance (in):

7.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

40.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

32.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

17.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

41.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

33.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

42.9

Liftover Height (in):

20.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

35.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

9.4

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