The Publica 1000 is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) motor vehicle with a front located engine, from Toyota.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 58 bhp (59 PS/43 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 77 N·m (57 lb·ft/7.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm.
A 4 speed manual transmission transfers the power to the driven wheels.
Its stated kerb weight is 665 kg.
Maximum claimed speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
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