When did the Toyota Paseo come out in America?
In 1993 in California and other states with California level emissions standards, it was rated at 93 hp (69 kW; 94 PS) and 100 lb⋅ft (136 N⋅m) of torque. It was offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. The second generation of the Paseo was introduced to Japan in 1995, and for the 1996 model year in North America.
What kind of engine does a Toyota Paseo have?
Based on the Tercel, the Paseo featured a 1.5-liter 5E-FE inline-four engine. In most markets, the Paseo’s engine was rated at 100 hp (75 kW; 101 PS) at 6400 rpm and 91 lb⋅ft (123 N⋅m) of torque at 3200 rpm.
What kind of transmission does a Toyota K series have?
The K-series is a 4- and 5-speed manual transmission for small cars. The L-series are 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions for rear wheel drive cars and trucks. Not to be confused with the L-series (HSD) hybrid transmissions.
What are the different types of Toyota transmissions?
They can be divided into different families. The A-series are 2 to 8-speed automatic transmissions for front wheel drive, all wheel drive, or rear wheel drive use built by Aisin-Warner . The U-series is an automatic transmission for front wheel drive applications. The K-series are CVT transmissions for front wheel drive.
How many horsepower does a Toyota Paseo have?
In most markets, the Paseo’s engine was rated at 74.5 kW (100 hp; 101 PS) at 6,400 rpm and 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,200 rpm. In 1993, in California and other states with California level emissions standards, it was rated at 69 kW (93 hp; 94 PS) and 136 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) of torque.
How did the Toyopet Paseo get its name?
The Paseo, like the Tercel, shares a platform with the Starlet. Several parts are interchangeable between the three. The name “Paseo” is Spanish for “a walk” or “a stroll”, while the name “Cynos” is a coined word taken from “cynosure”, meaning “the target of attention”. In Japan it was exclusive to Toyopet Store locations.