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Segment: Medium
Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

TOYOTA Camry 1987-1991 22 Photos
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Unveiled to the public for the first time in 1983, the first generation of Toyota Camry available as a sedan or a hatchback was designed to replace the rear-wheel-drive Toyota Corona.

Even if the previous model of Toyota Camry was greatly praised for its reliability, the Japanese carmaker didn’t settle and brought a new Camry to the market.

For 1987, the Camry’s exterior was totally redesigned and became available as a wagon body style besides the compact sedan. The hatchback was dropped.

A new engine was offered with the Camry, a more powerful a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder unit that developed 115 hp and 125 Nm. The unit was mated with a standard 5-speed manual transmission or a three-speed-plus-overdrive automatic that was optional on all trim levels.

Inside, the Toyota Camry featured a simple and functional design, with large round analog gauges and logically placed controls that were easy to use.

Toyota worked to provide an even better insulated cabin with reduced noise and vibration levels.

Other goodies that came with the Camry included a four wheel independent suspension, variable assist rack and pinion steering, and tilt wheel with memory.

One year later, Toyota introduced a small V6 engine that developed 153 hp. The Camrys equipped with a manual gearbox became available with an optional all-wheel-drive system.

TOYOTA Camry 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT AWD (128 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP)
  • 2.5L 5MT FWD (160 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (84 HP)

TOYOTA Camry
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1832 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5400 RPM
90 HP @ 5400 RPM
89 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:104 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
141 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2478 lbs (1124 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3569.3 lbs (1619 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190.4 g/km

TOYOTA Camry
2.0L 5MT AWD (128 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT AWD (128 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:94 KW @ 5600 RPM
128 HP @ 5600 RPM
126 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:132 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
179 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3734.6 lbs (1694 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

TOYOTA Camry
2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:94 KW @ 5600 RPM
128 HP @ 5600 RPM
126 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:132 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
179 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123.4 mph (199 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2555.2 lbs (1159 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3734.6 lbs (1694 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:176.1 g/km

TOYOTA Camry
2.5L 5MT FWD (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (160 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2507 cm3
Power:118 KW @ 5800 RPM
160 HP @ 5800 RPM
158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:152 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
206 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2940 lbs (1334 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3957.2 lbs (1795 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:230.9 g/km

TOYOTA Camry
2.0L TD 5MT FWD (84 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (84 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1974 cm3
Power:62 KW @ 4500 RPM
84 HP @ 4500 RPM
83 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque:121 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
164 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2647.8 lbs (1201 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3584.7 lbs (1626 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:161.7 g/km
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