1981 Toyota FJ60 Land Cruiser Test Drive

Toyota replaced the 55-series Land Cruiser with the all-new 60-series model in 1980. In addition to its boxier look, the 60-series is engineered for greater on-road comfort. Still, the 60-series is very much a Land Cruiser, and the SUV retains its standard four-wheel drive and live axles front and rear. The model is face-lifted for 1988, trading its pair of round headlights for a quartet of square lamps. Additionally, a new dashboard brings the SUV’s interior into the modern era, while the old 2F-type 4.2-liter inline-six is replaced by the new 3F-type 4.0-liter engine. Although the new engine’s displacement is smaller, power and torque figures rise from 125 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque to 155 horses and 220 lb-ft.

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