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The Car

1996 Toyota Camry · #711

Five hundred dollars.
One very tired sedan.

Take it apart.

185 lbs of interior. Gone.

A roll cage where the back seat used to be. A new clutch. Brake pads that can take the heat. Zip ties where it counts.

Put it back.

Mostly the same way.
A few bolts left over.

Spec Sheet

Everything we know about the Camry, and a few things we’re pretending to know.

Engine

Motor
5S-FE inline-4, DOHC 16v
Displacement
2.2 L (2,164 cc)
Power (factory)
125 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque (factory)
145 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Power (now)
Less, probably
Compression
9.5:1

Drivetrain

Layout
Front engine, FWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
Clutch
Exists
Gear oil
75W-90 GL-4, 2.6 qt
Money shifts
15

Chassis

Generation
XV10 (1992–1996)
Body
4-door sedan
Suspension
TEMU
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Weight (factory)
~2,900 lb
Weight (now)
A bit lighter

Safety

Roll cage
Mild steel, TIG-welded
Seats
FIA-rated buckets
Harnesses
Five-point
Steering
Quick-release, flat-bottom
Brakes
High-temp track pads

The Numbers

Purchase price
$500
Car number
#711
Series
24 Hours of Lemons
0–60
Eventually
Top speed
Enough to be scared
Zip ties
Structural

Factory numbers are Toyota’s. Everything else is ours, which means it was measured once, written down with confidence, and never checked again. The car in the animation is a rendering. The real one has more dents.