Exact configuration / US market

1963 / 40 Series / 4WD

Toyota Land Cruiser 40FJ40 Hardtop

1963 US-market Toyota Land Cruiser 40 FJ40 Hardtop, separated by exact body and chassis identity with unresolved facts left blank.

01 / Key facts

Displacement236.7 cu inVerified

Engine power125 hpVerified

Transmission3-speed manualVerified

Driven wheelsPart-time four-wheel driveVerified

Technical specifications

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Identity

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Model year: 1963
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Market: United States
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Body style: 2-door hardtop SUV
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After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Doors
Seating capacity
Chassis / platform code: FJ40
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After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Factory grade
EPA vehicle class
FuelEconomy.gov record

Powertrain

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Powertrain layout
Engine
Engine description: 3.9 L inline-six OHV
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Engine code: F
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Engine position
Cylinders: 6
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Displacement: 236.7 cu in
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Bore
Stroke
Compression ratio
Valves
Induction
Fuel delivery
Fuel: Gasoline
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Engine power: 125 hp
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Power speed
Engine torque: 200 lb-ft
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Torque speed
Redline

Transmission

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Transmission: 3-speed manual
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Driven wheels: Part-time four-wheel drive
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive
Differential
Transfer case: Two-speed
Verified
After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along
Birth of a Legend: Land Cruiser FJ40; model-year body confirmation in US brochure archive

Gearing

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1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
Reverse
Final drive
Secondary reduction

Chassis and steering

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Frame / construction
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Steering
Steering ratio
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle

Brakes

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Brake system
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Front rotor diameter
Rear rotor diameter
Anti-lock braking

Wheels and tires

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Wheels
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Front tire
Rear tire
Wheel fastener torque

Dimensions and capacity

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Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Front track
Rear track
Ground clearance
Curb weight
Weight distribution
Passenger volume
Cargo volume
Payload
Drag coefficient

Fluids and capacities

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Fuel tank
Engine oil
Coolant
Manual transmission fluid
Differential oil
Washer fluid

Efficiency

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EPA city
EPA highway
EPA combined

Range

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Total range

Emissions

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Tailpipe CO₂
Emissions classification

Safety

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Tire-pressure monitoring
Stability control
Driver-assistance suite

Body

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Roof
Aerodynamic equipment

Sources used

US-market availability is established by period manufacturer literature or manufacturer history. Technical values from a same-generation manufacturer heritage record are marked corroborated when an exact US sheet was not available.

manufacturer archive

After Seven Decades, Toyota's Legendary Land Cruiser Keeps Rolling Along

Manufacturer history used for US arrival, engine output, transfer case, and 55-series timing.

Applies to: US Land Cruiser 40- and 55-series history and period powertrain facts
Retrieved: 2026-08-27

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