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Old 04-07-2007, 09:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Confused be VIN

Repossessed car from a credit union has a VIN in the windsheild of: 4T1VK13E4PU103241 supposedly its a 1993 Camry XLE V6, however in running the VIN everywhere I can except paying for CARFAX or some similar---I get some confusing crosslinked information.

Does this VIN make sense for the car its supposed to be?

If so what engine does this have (I came up with a 1NZ-FXE)?????

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It has a 3VZ-FE



The 1NZ-FXE is the earliest 1.5 L (1496 cm³) version built in Japan. Bore is 75 mm and stroke is 84.7 mm. It features forged steel connecting rods and a plastic composite intake manifold. The engine has a high physical compression ratio of 13.0:1, but the inlet valve closing is retarded. The net result is that the engine has a greater effective expansion than compression – making it Atkinson cycle, rather than the conventional Otto cycle.

The reduction in cylinder charge means reduced torque and power output, but efficiency is increased. This combination makes the 1NZ-FXE suitable for use with the Hybrid Synergy Drive, where peak torque and power demands can be met by the electric motor and battery. Output is 57 kW (76 hp) at 5000 rpm with 115 Nm (85 ft·lbf) of torque at 4000 rpm.

Applications:

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The 1NZ-FXE Hybrid Synergy Drive in the Toyota Prius has won several International Engine of the Year awards:

Best Eco-friendly 2000
Best Eco-friendly 2001
Best New Engine 2004
Best Fuel Economy 2004
Best 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre 2004
International Engine of the Year 2004
Best Fuel Economy 2005
Best 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre 2005
Best Fuel Economy 2006
Best 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre 2006
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