This page is about the automobile manufactured by Toyota. For other uses, see Solara (disambiguation)
| Toyota Camry Solara | |
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| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Production | 1999-2008 |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style(s) | 2-door convertible 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | Lexus ES Lexus RX Toyota Avalon Toyota Camry Toyota Highlander Toyota Sienna |
The Toyota Camry Solara, also more commonly known as the Toyota Solara, is a mid-size coupe/convertible designed and engineered by Toyota. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found In Automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of The Lexus ES series is a family of Mid-size luxury sedans produced by the Lexus division of Toyota since 1989 The Lexus RX is a Mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Toyota Avalon is a Full-size car produced by Toyota in the United States, and is the flagship sedan of Toyota in the United States, The Toyota Camry is a Mid-size car, formerly a Compact car manufactured by Toyota since 1980 The Toyota Kluger, known as the Toyota Highlander in North America, is a Crossover SUV assembled by Toyota under the Toyota Brand name Not to be confused with Toyota Sienta. The Toyota Sienna is a family Minivan currently manufactured in the United States by the A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. Created to appeal to a demographic of slightly more sport-minded drivers than those who prefer the Toyota Camry sedan, The Camry Solara looks to bring together sport car performance and style with spacious practicality. The Toyota Camry is a Mid-size car, formerly a Compact car manufactured by Toyota since 1980
Prior to the production of the Camry Solara, the 2-door version of the Toyota Camry was simply known as the Camry Coupé; it was added to the third generation Camry lineup in 1994 to compete with the Honda Accord and other cars in its class. The Honda Accord is series of midrange Automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976 and sold in most automotive markets throughout the world However, due to it never being nearly as popular as the 4-door sedan of the Camry, the Camry Coupé was dropped in 1997.
In 1999, reviving the goal to compete with other similar coupés, Toyota launched the Camry Solara. Instead of mirroring the now-fourth generation Camry's design, the Solara had its own unique design with a swooped roofline, heavily creased sides and unique front and rear fascia. The name "Camry Solara" can be divided into two parts: the Camry portion to reflect on its roots, and the "Solara" portion to portray the radiance of the sun. However, all models of the Camry Solara only feature the "Solara" portion of the name on exterior emblems, and the "Camry" portion of the name is rarely used when referring to the car in general. Unlike the competing Honda Accord sedan and the Accord Coupe which are updated at the same time, the Solara's development is independent of the Camry. The Honda Accord is series of midrange Automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976 and sold in most automotive markets throughout the world
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First generation (1999-2003)
| First generation | |
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| Production | 1999-2003 |
| Assembly | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada |
| Platform | SXV-20 (I4) MCV-20 (V6) |
| Engine(s) | 2. Cambridge ( 2006 population 124371 is a city located on the Grand River and Speed River Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of 2 L 5S-FE I4 3. The Toyota S Series engines are a family of Straight-4 engines with displacement from 1 The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L 1MZ-FE V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 105. The Toyota MZ engine family is a V6 Piston engine series The MZ series has an aluminium engine block and aluminium alloy DOHC Cylinder A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 1 in |
| Length | 1999-2001: 190 in 2002-03: 191. 5 in |
| Width | 71. 1 in |
| Height | 1999-2001: 55. 1 in 2002-03 Coupe: 54. 3 in 2002-03 Convertible: 55. 5 in |
| Fuel capacity | 18. 5 |
The first generation Camry Solara went on sale in the fall of 1998, as a 1999 model to replace the Camry coupe. It was based on the mechanical platform of the previous generation Toyota Camry and was built at the TMMC facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The Toyota Camry is a Mid-size car, formerly a Compact car manufactured by Toyota since 1980 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc (TMMC is the Canadian automobile manufacturing division of Toyota Canada Inc Cambridge ( 2006 population 124371 is a city located on the Grand River and Speed River Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page This model featured a 4-cylinder 5S-FE 2. 2L engine with 135 net HP (101 kW), and 147 lb·ft (199 N·m) of torque @ 4400 rpm (199 Nm), and a V6 1MZ-FE 3. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. Newton metre is the unit of moment ( Torque) in the SI system 0 L engine with 200 net HP @ 5,200 rpm (149 kW), and 214 lb·ft (290 N·m) of torque @ 4,400 rpm (290 Nm) with a 0 to 60 of 7. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. Newton metre is the unit of moment ( Torque) in the SI system 1 seconds, both of which are identical engines to the 4th generation Camry, but slightly revamped to have a small gain in power (2 hp and 6 hp (4 kW), respectively).
The Toyota Camry Solara is also the first vehicle in the Toyota lineup, after their 1997 partnership agreement to feature a JBL premium stereo option, which all models came with a single-slot in-dash CD player and cassette deck. JBL is an American-Japanese audio electronics company currently owned by Harman International. The SE models come standard with 15-inch steel rims and hupcabs, upgradable to 15-inch alloy rims. The Sports Package also adds a retuned suspension, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, perforated 8-way power-adjustable leather seats, an upgrade to 16-inch alloy rims, retuned steering, minor trim changes and a rear lip spoiler.
In the year 2000, the SE and SLE convertibles are also added to the lineup, and all JBL head units are upgraded to an in-dash 6-disc CD changer with a cassette deck.
Minor model update (2002-2003)
The Camry Solara was facelifted in 2002, receiving changes to the grille pattern, taillights, headlights that now feature a 4-bulb system instead of 2, a chrome logo on the steering wheel (instead of an embossed pattern), the trunk is now openable by remote, smaller fog lights and the wood trim has changed from Oxford Burlwood to Mustard Wood. New packages and options are also offered, which includes heated leather seats, an Appearance Package that features a 3-spoke steering wheel instead of 4, leather-wrapped shift knob, black pearl emblems and a different center cap on the wheels.
Mechanically, the 2. 2 L four-cylinder engine was replaced with the same 2. 4 L four-cylinder engine offered on the redesigned 2002 Camry, the 2AZ-FE. This new engine was chosen because it features the same gas mileage as the previous engine, except it offers more power and the addition of VVT-i, a technology that improves performance and reduces emissions. VVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an Automobile Variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota, similar to the i-VTEC This new engine features 157 hp (117 kW) net @ 5600 rpm (117 kW), and 162 lb·ft (220 N·m) of torque @ 4000 rpm (219 Nm), up 22 hp (16 kW) from the previous model.
Second generation (2004-2008)
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| Production | 2004-2008 |
| Assembly | Georgetown, Kentucky |
| Platform | ACV-30 (I4) MCV-31 (V6) |
| Engine(s) | 2. Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of 4 L 2AZ-FE I4 3. The Toyota AZ engine family is a Straight-4 Piston engine series The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 3 L 3MZ-FE V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 107. The Toyota MZ engine family is a V6 Piston engine series The MZ series has an aluminium engine block and aluminium alloy DOHC Cylinder A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 1 in |
| Length | 192. 5 in |
| Width | 71. 5 in |
| Height | Coupe: 56. 1 in Convertible: 56. 5 in |
The second generation of the Camry Solara was completely redesigned and introduced to the public in 2004 and featured a more curvy body, with the option of adding XM radio and/or a navigation system. The Gen 2 body is also heavier than the Gen 1. 5 body. The 4 cylinder is a carryover of the first mid generation's engine, and the larger available engine was the new 3. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 3 L V6 rated at 225 net HP @ 5600 rpm (168 kW) and 240 lb·ft (325 N·m) of torque @ 3600 rpm (325 Nm) with a 0-60 of 6. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 9 seconds, with a quarter mile of 15. 50 @ 93. 50 mph (150. 47 km/h). With the four-cylinder engine you could choose a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the V6 was matched to only a five-speed automatic transmission equipped with a sequential automatic, also known as a Multi-Mode Transmission (MMT). A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle Tiptronic (sometimes informally abbreviated to Tip) is a type of discrete Automatic transmission developed by Porsche, and used in its vehicles and those Both engines now feature Toyota's VVT-i technology. VVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an Automobile Variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota, similar to the i-VTEC The Solara also moved to TMMK for the second generation model. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc (TMMK is an Automobile manufacturing factory in Georgetown Kentucky, USA
In 2006, the four-speed automatic was dropped on the Solara in favor of the five-speed MMT automatic transmission.
In June 2006 a restyled 2007 Solara went on sale. On the SE, rear LED tailights had been added, with the reverse lights moved into the bumpers. The SE Sport became available with its own unique spoiler; a noticeable change on the front end were smaller foglights, a slightly redesigned set of headlights and grille. Interior changes include Optitron gauges, blue backlighting in the rest of the car's controls, revised shifter, MP3 and WMA CD playback capability, external audio device (e. MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a Digital audio encoding format using a form of Lossy data compression Windows Media Audio ( WMA) is an Audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. g. iPod, Zen, cassette) auxiliary port connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and voice-activated navigation on the SLE V6 models. iPod is a popular brand of Portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc The Creative ZEN (formerly known as Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen) is a range of Digital audio players (DAPs and Portable media players (PMPs made by Bluetooth is a wireless protocol utilizing short-range communications technology facilitating data transmission over short distances from fixed and/or mobile devices creating wireless
Although it gained a slightly updated appearance, it still retained both engines. Due to the new SAE-Certified testing method, the 4-cylinder model is rated at 155 hp (116 kW) with 158 lb·ft (214 N·m) of torque (214 Nm), and the V6 is rated at 210 hp (157 kW) and 220 lb·ft (298 N·m) of torque (298 Nm), but the output and performance is still the same without mechanical change. SAE International (SAE is a professional organization for mobility engineering professionals in the Aerospace, Automotive, and commercial Vehicle industries
Use of model name
The name Solara was previously used on a motor vehicle by Peugeot, with their Talbot Solara, a notchback variant of the Chrysler Alpine hatchback developed by Chrysler Europe before their takeover by Peugeot in 1978. For the article about the bicycle manufacturer see Cycles Peugeot. The Simca 1307 was the name under which Chrysler Europe launched its new Large family car in 1975 The Simca 1307 was the name under which Chrysler Europe launched its new Large family car in 1975 In the 1960s Chrysler sought to become a world producer of Automobiles The company had never had much success outside North America contrasting with Ford 's worldwide The rights to use the Solara name on a motor vehicle within Europe remain with Peugeot. From time to time, such names from the past appear on limited edition models. Mitsubishi Australia also used this name on the mid-spec versions of its Mitsubishi Magna sedan and station wagon. Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd (MMAL is a fully owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC of Japan The Mitsubishi Magna is a Mid-size car built between May 1985 to September 2005 by Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL at the Clovelly Park South Australia A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate
Cancellation
In late 2007, Toyota announced that the Camry Solara will be one of the first models to be discontinued for the 2008 model year. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The production will end in November, 2008 with the Toyota Venza being the model's replacement. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Toyota Venza is a Mid-size Crossover SUV that was unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan.
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