Toyota 7

Toyota Seven 1970

The Toyota Seven was produced by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha 1968-1970 two-seater racing car for the group 7- FIA regulations.

His debut of equipped with a V8 engine car with a victory at the 5th Japan Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway, which was held on 3 May 1968. In this race four Toyota Seven race cars were used.

Development

Jiro Kawano, who was also involved in the Toyota 2000GT worked, authoritative with in the design and development of the Toyota 7. Development and construction of the vehicle, however, took over Partners Yamaha.

At his debut race in the Toyota Seven (DOHC ) was motorized with a 3-liter V8 engine with double overhead camshaft.

The prototype for the first tests at Suzuka was still equipped with a 2 - liter injection engine from the 2000GT.

Technical specifications of the Toyota 7 of 1970 ( naturally aspirated version)

• Dimensions
• Length: 3750 mm
• Width: 2040 mm
• Height: 840 mm
• Wheelbase: 2350 mm
• Weight: 620 kg with driver
• Chassis: tubular aluminum space frame ( all-aluminum body )
• Suspension: wishbones / coil springs (front) four-link / coil springs (rear)
• Brakes: Toyota V- disc
• Tires: Firestone Indy
• Engine: Toyota V8 4968 cc, Fork Angle 90 °, 4 valves per cylinder
• Power: 600 bhp at 7600/min
• Transmission: Aisin 5-speed

The Toyota Seven and the CanAm series

The Toyota Seven with twin turbo engine

The top version of the Toyota Seven was equipped with two turbochargers and made about 800 hp, but was no longer used.

In 1970 it was decided by the Japanese motor sports governing body JAF that the Grand Prix could be discharged only single-seater vehicles. This Toyota was forced to stop the further development of Toyota Seven.