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Toyota Alphard 240S

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Toyota Alphard 240S

5-door 8-seater minivan (multi-purpose vehicle, MPV), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2362 cm3 / 144.1 cu in / 144.1 cu in, 224.0 N·m / 165.2 lb·ft / 165.2 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, continuously variable transmission (CVT) transmission, front wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ToyotaIssued from2008
ModelAlphard 240SIssued until
SerieAlphardNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corp.CountryJP,US,AU,ID

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typeminivan (multi-purpose vehicle, MPV)Number of seats8
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4865 mm / 191.5 in / 191.5 inTotal (curb) weight1880 kg / 4145 lb / 4145 lb
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1900 mm / 74.8 in / 74.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2950 mm / 116.1 in / 116.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1555 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1560 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance170 mm / 6.7 in / 6.7 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.97 m2 / 32.0 sq ft / 32.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine Code2AZ-FETotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerToyotaValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore88.5 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke96.0 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.92
Fuel supplyEFIEngine displacement2362 cm3 / 144.1 cu in / 144.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity590.50 cm3/cylinder / 36.035 cu in/cylinder / 36.035 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.8 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power at
AspirationnaturalMax. torque224.0 N·m / 165.2 lb·ft / 165.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)
CoolantwaterSpecific output
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque94.8 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typecontinuously variable transmission (CVT)Number of gears
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.43
  Final gear (drive) ratio5.79

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio89.4 kW/ton / 67.7 bhp/ton / 67.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springsSuspension rearTorsion bar axle, Coil springs
Wheels front7.5J x 18Wheels rear7.5J x 18
Tyres front235/50 R 18 97VTyres rear235/50 R 18 97V
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Toyota Alphard 240S

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