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2002 Toyota Tacoma - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Dimensions
Accommodations
Towing

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2.4L 4-Cylinder 2.7L 4-Cylinder 3.4L V6
Type 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, in line, double-overhead cam, 16-valve, EFI, cast iron block with aluminum alloy head 2.7-liter, 4-cylinder, in-line double-overhead cam, 16-valve, EFI, cast iron block with aluminum alloy head and balance shafts 3.4-liter V6, double-overhead cam, 24-valve, EFI, cast iron block with aluminum alloy heads
Bore & Stroke (in) 3.74 x 3.38 3.74 x 3.74 3.68 x 3.23
Displacement (cc) 2,438 2,694 3,378
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.6:1
Valve Train 4 valve/cylinder 4 valve/cylinder 4 valve/cylinder
HP (SAE Net) 142 HP @ 5,000 RPM 150 HP @ 4,800 RPM 190 HP @ 4,800 RPM
Torque 160 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 RPM 220 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
Ignition System electronic electronic electronic
Fuel System EFI EFI EFI
Recommended Fuel 87 octane unleaded 87 octane unleaded 87 octane unleaded
Emissions closed loop TWC closed loop TWC closed loop TWC

Transmission 2002 Toyota Tacoma
Drive System Type

2WD front engine rear wheel drive and 4WD front engine with part-time 4-wheel drive

Transmission Type
2.4L and 2.7L with 5-speed manual
2.4- and 2.7-liter with 4-speed ECT automatic
3.4-liter with
5-speed manual
3.4-liter with
4-speed ECT automatic
Gear Ratios (:1) (2WD / 4WD)
     1st 3.954
2.826 / 2.804
3.830
2.804
     2nd 2.141
1.493 / 1.531
2.062
1.531
     3rd 1.384
1.000 / 1.000
1.436
1.000
     4th 1.000
0.688 / 0.705
1.000
0.705
     5th 0.810
-
0.838
 
Reverse 4.091
2.703 / 2.393
4.220
2.393
Differential Ratio 2.4L  3.583
2.7L  3.909
2.4L  3.727
2.7L  4.100
2WD  3.153
4WD  4.100
4WD  4.100

Suspension Toyota Tacoma
Front 2WD / 4WD
Coil spring independent double-wishbone with gas shock absorbers (2WD with hydraulic shock absorbers)
Rear 2WD
leaf springs with staggered hydraulic shock absorbers.
4WD
leaf springs with staggered gas shock absorbers
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in) 2WD
1.06
4WD
1.06

Brakes Toyota Tacoma
Type Power-assisted with rear LSPV (load sensing proportioning valve)
Front 2WD (in.) Disc / 9.9
4WD (in.) Disc / 11.6
Front Swept Area 2WD (sq. in) 189.3
4WD (sq. in) 248.0
Rear 2WD (in.) Drum / 10.0
4WD (in.) Drum / 11.6
Rear Swept Area 2WD (sq. in) 123.7
4WD (sq. in) 143.7
Parking Brake Dash mounted hand operated
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS optional

Tires and Wheels Toyota Tacoma
Wheel Size 2WD/4WD (in) 15x6 / 15x7, 16x7
Type & Material Chrome, Steel, Alloy
Tire Size 2WD
P205/75 R15
2WD Xtracab P205/75 R15
4WD P225/75 R15
4WD optional
P265/70 R16
Tire Type 2WD all-season radials
4WD mud and snow
Spare Tire full size spare

Steering Toyota Tacoma
Type rack-and-pinion
Ratio Manual (2WD) 21.3
Power (2WD) 19.4
Power (4WD) 20.4
Turns
(lock to lock)
Manual (2WD)
3.3
Power (2WD) 3.5
Power (4WD)
3.4
Turning Circle Regular cab 2WD / 4WD 36.7 / 34.4 ft
Xtracab 2WD / 4WD 41.7 / 40.0 ft

Capacities Toyota Tacoma
Engine Oil (qts) 2.4-liter
5.1
2.7-liter 5.0
3.4-liter 4WD 5.2
3.4-liter 2WD
5.4
Cooling System (qts) 2.4-liter automatic / manual
8.2 / 8.5
2.7-liter automatic / manual 8.7 / 8.8
3.4-liter automatic / manual
10.0 / 10.3
Fuel Tank (gal) 2WD
15.8
4WD
18.5

Exterior Dimensions (in.) Regular Cab Xtracab
Wheelbase 103.3 121.9
Overall Length 184.4 203.0
Overall Width 66.5 66.5
Overall Height 2WD* 64.1 63.5
Overall Height 2WD w/ Opt. Tire* N/A N/A
Overall Height 4WD* 67.7 67.5
Overall Height 4WD w/ Opt. Tire* N/A N/A
Inside Bed Length 74.5 74.5
(StepSide) 74.5 74.5
Inside Bed Width 57.9 57.9
(StepSide) 49.6 49.6
Inside Bed Width (Btw Wheelwells) 40.9 40.9
(StepSide) 40.9 40.9
Inside Bed Height 15.9 15.9
Front Track 2WD 57.1 57.1
Front Track 4WD 57.5 57.5
Front Track 4WD w/Opt. Tire 59.1 59.1
Rear Track 2WD 57.3 57.3
Rear Track 4WD 57.3 57.3
Rear Track 4WD w/Opt. Tire 58.9 58.9
Minimum Ground Clearance 2WD 8.5 8.5
Min. Grnd. Clrnce 2WD w/Opt. Tire 8.1 8.1
Minimum Ground Clearance 4WD 11.0 10.8
Min. Grnd. Clrnce 4WD w/Opt. Tire 12.0 12.0
*Unloaded Vehicle Height

Interior Dimensions (in.) Regular Cab Xtracab
Headroom Front 38.5 38.7
Rear N / A 34.8
Legroom Front 41.7
42.8
Rear N / A
27.2
Shoulder Room Front 53.9 53.9
Rear N / A 52.3
Hip Room Front 49.4 49.6
Rear N / A 48.8

Towing 2002 Toyota Tacoma
Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.) 2.4-liter
3500
2.7-liter 3500
3.4-liter
5000
Maximum Tongue Weight (lbs.) 2.4-liter automatic
350
2.7-liter automatic 350
3.4-liter automatic
500
Gross Combined Weight Rating - GCWR (lbs.) 2WD 2.4-liter
6700
2WD 3.4-liter (S-Runner) 6800
4WD 2.7-liter 7400
4WD 3.4-liter
9000

Preliminary EPA Est. Fuel Economy (MPG City / Hwy) Toyota Tacoma
2.4-Liter 2WD 5-spd manual
22 / 25
4-spd ECT automatic 22 / 25
2.7-Liter 2WD 4-spd ECT automatic
19 / 22
2.7-Liter 2WD 5-spd manual 18 / 21
4-spd ECT automatic
18 / 21
3.4-Liter V6 2WD 5-spd manual (S-Runner)
18 / 22
2WD 4-spd ECT auto. (PreRunner) 17 / 19
4WD 5-spd manual 17 / 20
4WD 4-spd ECT automatic
17 / 19

Vehicle Weights (lbs.)
Total
GVWR
Payload*
2.4-Liter Four-Cylinder
2WD regular cab 5M
2750
4250
1500
2WD regular cab 4ECT
2770
4250
1480
2WD Xtracab 5M (S-Runner)
2990
4500
1508
2WD Xtracab 4ECT
3010
4500
1488
(GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
** Payload includes occupants, equipment and cargo

Vehicle Weights (lbs.)
Total
GVWR
Payload*
2.7-Liter Four-Cylinder
4WD regular cab 5M
3290
5100
1810
4WD regular cab 4ECT
3320
5100
1780
4WD Xtracab 5M
3470
5100
1630
4WD Xtracab 4ECT
3500
5100
1600
(GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
** Payload includes occupants, equipment and cargo

Vehicle Weights (lbs.)
Total
GVWR
Payload*
3.4-Liter V6
2WD Xtracab 4ECT
3355
5100
1745
4WD Xtracab 5M
3515
5100
1585
4WD Xtracab 4ECT
3540
5100
1560
(GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
** Payload includes occupants, equipment and cargo