1976 Toyota Hilux SR5

58,000 Original Miles

Manual Transmission

2.2L Inline 4 (20R)

96 hp @ 4800 RPM*

120 lb/ft torque @ 2800 RPM*

Capable 0-60 MPH: N/A

Top Speed: 85 MPH

*Base Price in 1976: $3,958

*Seller Asking:

$14,900

The 2nd generation Hilux (RN20, 1972-1978) replaced the RN10 generation that began in 1968. The 2nd gen had a more comfortable interior and updated exterior styling. The 2nd gen also spawned a 7.4 ft long bed option in the U.S, the first appearance of a Toyota “long bed” in North America
The 20R engine was shared with the Toyota Celica. It featured a very sturdy cast iron block with an aluminum head. It was a rugged powerplant that was reliable and easy to service, and fuel economy was exceptional for a truck at the time
The SR5 was the top-spec trim, featuring a larger 2.2L engine. A 5sd transmission was available on the SR5 only (vs the 4spd found on base trucks). Final drive is 4.375:1 with the 5spd
These body-on-frame trucks weigh 2,475 lbs in SR5 short-bed configuration (shown here) and have a maximum payload of 1,400 lbs. The bed features double walled construction for durability

Key Model Year Changes:

Very few changes occurred for this model year (nothing notable)
The last major update occurred the year before (1975) when the Hilux received a facelift and additional standard equipment. 1975 is the first year of the SR5 model, as well as the larger 2.2 L 20R engine and a new 5spd manual transmission. Toyota eventually dropped the “Hilux” name in the U.S – the name simply changed to “Truck”. Regardless, all years of this generation are still commonly referred to as “Hilux”
4WD models didn’t appear until 1979. Toyota used everything they learned from building Land Cruisers to perfect the truck’s 4WD system

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