Toyota Fj Cruiser

by Edsall, Larry

• ISBN13: 9780760324431
• ISBN10: 0760324433
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-08-31
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

Toyota's legendary FJ40, the rugged off-road two-door Landcruiser introduced in 1960, sold more than one million models in its lifetimeand is still in service in the roughest parts of the world, nearly a quarter of a century after the last one rolled off the assembly line. As Toyota prepares to roll out its new version of this classic, this book offers a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at the development and production of the new FJ Cruiser, a retro 4x4 that combines its famous predecessor's unparalleled style with solid off-road capabilities and all the convenience and comfort that today's technology offers. With interviews from the designers, engineers, and executives involved in making the FJ Cruiser, as well as more than 150 photos of the new vehicle and details on the 4x4's specifications, this book puts readers into the driver's seat of Toyota's next classic Cruiser.

Author Biography

Larry Edsall left a career as a daily newspaper sports editor to join the staff of AutoWeek. He was managing editor for most of his 12 years at the nation's leading weekly automotive magazine. He moved to Phoenix in late 1999 to modernize one automotive website, then launched another, iZoom.com. His previous MBI Publishing Company titles are Ford Racing Century, Ford GT: The Legend Comes to Life, and Hummer H3.  He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

 

Table of Contents

Dedication	p. 4
Acknowledgments	p. 6
Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 8
An Unsung Hero: To the Rescue with the Japanese Jeep	p. 10
For the Love of FJ: Shrewd Tactics Pave Way for a New Off-Roader	p. 24
FJ Reborn: The Concept Takes Shape	p. 50
Interior Design: The Devil-and Delight-Is In the Details	p. 70
The Production and Engineering Stars Align: A Convergence of Rejuvenation and Creativity	p. 86
FJ Cruising: On- and Off-Road in the 2007 FJ Cruiser	p. 120
Bibliography	p. 141
FJ Cruiser Specifications	p. 142
Index	p. 144
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