Toyota Century

The Toyota Century is a large four-door limousine Sedan launched by Toyota mainly for the Japanese market, and outside Japan that was a luxury model under toyota flagship. The Production of the Toyota Century was started in 1967 and the model received only minor changes until a redesign in 1997. The Century derived its name from the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of Toyota Industries.

The Century was available with only a V8 engine in starting and after that it is available with a Toyota built V12 engine. This current model is powered by a 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) 5.0 L 1GZ-FE V12, initially with a 4-speed automatic, until a 6-speed "intelligent" transmission arrived in 2005. It also features air suspension.

The Century remains the first and only Japanese front-engine, rear-wheel drive production car equipped with a V12 by Toyota. The Toyota Century is designed with the importance of rear passengers in mind. Hence, the rear seats recline and the front passenger seat has a fold-down center section so that a passenger in the back may stretch his feet forward.

The vehicle can be ordered in any color the purchaser desires, however, they are usually medium brown, burgundy or royal blue inside, with black exterior paint.