These specifications are taken from "Prius New Car Features, May, 2000" and apply to the model year 2001 car sold in the United States of America, except as noted.
Overall |
Length |
4.305 metres |
169.5 inches |
Width |
1.695 metres |
66.7 inches |
|
Height |
1.465 metres |
57.6 inches |
|
Wheel Base |
|
2.550 metres |
100.4 inches |
Tread |
Front |
1.475 metres |
58.1 inches |
Rear |
1.480 metres |
58.3 inches |
|
Effective Head Room |
Front |
985 mm |
38.8 inches |
Rear |
942 mm |
37.1 inches |
|
Effective Leg Room |
Front |
1047 mm |
41.2 inches |
Rear |
899 mm |
35.4 inches |
|
Shoulder Room |
Front |
1342 mm |
52.8 inches |
Rear |
1325 mm |
52.2 inches |
|
Overhang |
Front |
815 mm |
32.1 inches |
Rear |
940 mm |
37.0 inches |
|
Min Running Ground Clearance |
125 mm |
4.9 inches |
|
Angle of Approach |
14º |
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Angle of Departure |
22º |
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Curb Weight |
Front |
770 kg |
1700 lb |
Rear |
485 kg |
1065 lb |
|
Total |
1255 kg |
2765 lb |
|
Gross Vehicle Weight |
Front |
890 kg |
1965 lb |
Rear |
750 kg |
1650 lb |
|
Total |
1640 kg |
3615 lb |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity † |
45 litres |
11.9 us gal |
|
Luggage Compartment Capacity |
0.39 m3 |
137.7 cu. ft. |
† Fuel Tank Capacity is determined by EPA / CARB ORVR test conditions. The tank contains a resin bladder to reduce vapor. Some owners have put more fuel in than appears possible and some have been punished by fuel shooting back out. Be sensible and don't top off! The rated capacity in Imperial gallons is 9.9.
Brakes |
Front |
Ventilated Disk |
|
Rear |
L.T. Drum |
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Parking brake |
L.T. Drum |
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Brake booster |
Hydraulic |
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Suspension |
Front |
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar |
|
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Rear |
Torsion Bar with Stabilizer Bar |
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Steering |
Rack and Pinion |
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Steering gear Ratio (Overall) |
16.4 - 18.3 |
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Power Steering |
Electric Motor |
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Min. Turning Radius (Outside Front) |
Wall to Wall |
10.2 metres |
33.5 feet |
Curb to Curb |
9.4 metres |
30.8 feet |
Bridgestone Potenza RE92 P175/65R14 84S
Treadwear 160, Traction A, Temperature
A
"84" is the load index and means 1102 lbs, "S" is the speed index and means 112 m.p.h.
Source of Recommendation (no liability accepted) |
Pressure (p.s.i.) |
|
Front |
Rear |
|
Toyota |
35 |
33 |
Bridgestone |
50 maximum |
|
Yahoo! discussion groups (typical choices) |
40 |
38 |
42 |
40 |
1NZ-FXE 16-valve double overhead cam, 1497 cubic centimetre displacement
with 75 mm bore and 84.7 mm stroke
Variable compression ratio (Atkinson/Miller
cycle), 13.0 expansion ratio
Multi-port fuel injection
Research Octane
Number (RON) 95
Maximum power 52 kW (70 hp) at 4,500 r.p.m.
Maximum torque
111 N.m (82 lb.ft) at 4,200 r.p.m.
Alternating Current (AC) 3-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor/Generator
Alternating Current (AC) 3-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor/Generator
Rated
voltage 273.6 volts
Maximum output power 33 kW, 1040 to 5600 r.p.m.
Maximum
torque 350 N.m, 0 to 400 r.p.m.
Current at maximum torque 351 amps
Water
cooled, separate from engine coolant
Panasonic sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
38 modules of six 1.2 volt
cells each, for 228 cells and 273.6 volts (nominal) total
Weight 52 kg [note
to self - check, source?]
Isolated by System Main Relay when car is OFF
Isolated
by Service Plug for maintenance (or for rescue operations)
Shielded, maintenance-free lead acid, type S34B20L
12V, 28 ampere hour,
mounted in trunk on driver's side