50 series information refresh

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Inside the Century Premium pt2

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January 2008

Glass Headlights were removed & replaced with Resin units, at the same time the fog lamps were moved to the chrome bumper & cornering lights were removed
The Radiator Grille Insignia is slightly thicker
the shape of the front windshield molding slightly was changed
Quarter pillar emblem had changed, the corners of the outline were removed & were rounded. The corners of the laurel motif were also rounded

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Late period August 2010 to 2017

Model Code's

DBA-GZG50-AETGK (Dual EMV specification Floor shift 6 Speed)
DBA-GZG50-AEWGK (Dual EMV specification Column shift 6 Speed)

Model Code Breakdown

DBA-GZG50-AETGK or AEWGK

DBA - The code shows which Japanese emissions laws the vehicle complies with, This code was used from 2005 to 2017 until the full model change of the DAA-UWG60
GZG50 - Chassis code
A - Car model = Toyota Century
E- Body type = Sedan
T = 6 Speed Floor Shift (Transmission type)
W = 6 Speed Column Shift (Transmission type)
G = Standard (Dual EMV)
K - Engine = 1GZ-FE DOHC EFI

Transmission DBA-GZG50 (Mid to Late Period)
Format – A761 E super intelligent 6 Speed AT
1st Gear – 3.296
2nd Gear – 1.958
3rd Gear – 1.348
4th Gear – 1.000
5th Gear – 0.725
6th Gear – 0.582
Recession 2.951
Final Reduction 3.461
Maximum Torque Suffered NM/KGM/rpm – 460NM/46.9/4000rpm (20NM torque decrease)

Changes in the Late period

August 2010
Grille and rear garnish emblems were changed with a black background
Rear garnish emblem was fitted with a reverse camera
A wood grain panel was fitted to the rear armrest
The shape of the front headrests were changed once again now thicker in size and bigger
Now compatible with general purpose ISOFIX points
Footrests were integrated into the back of the front seat
Bronze heat reflecting glass was discontinued
Increased the weight from 2050kg to 2070kg

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Former Imperial Agency GZG50 Century

Late Period Model 2010 - 2017

Changes
Different dashboard layout
Climate controls integrated into upper dash
Rear EMV screen abolished & replaced with a bench seat
Lower dash portion housing Radio controls shortened
No pass through in the rear seat

Not much are known about this variant apart from the vehicle being in the emperors processions.

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Former Imperial Agency GZG50 Century pt2

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Coach built Hearse & Limousine

In Japan coach builders go crazy building limousines & hearses. A lot of them you'll see are from a small company called TRG-Coach builders. Based in Fukuoka in the Kyushu prefecture. One of their limousines are up for sale at the moment for about 11.7 million yen at the time of 15/02/2024.

They don't just do Centuries either, no they make hearses out of Alphards, Kei Vans, & even Toyota Crowns just to name a few.

Here's the link if you want to browse their website

https://trg-net.jp/

Hearse

Dimensions & Capacity

Length - 7270mm
Width - 1890mm
Height - 1620mm
Capacity - 5 people

Limousine

The advert on the limousine doesn't give the correct dimensions.

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1B6 Ranpoh Glorious Gray Metallic

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202 Kamui Eternal Black

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6N9 Daigo Wealthy Green Mica

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8J9 Mashu Serene Calm Blue Mica