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. The Solara Convertible will be manufactured exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky in Georgetown. Toyota's manufacturing process allows the Convertible to be produced in low volumes and with exceptional quality. Rather than implementing the conventional method of cutting the top off of a coupe and adding the convertible top, the vehicle has been designed as a convertible from its conception, a process that ensures no compromises with design, performance or quality. "For the first time ever the Solara Convertible has a wholly dedicated convertible body," said Don Esmond, Toyota Division senior vice president and general manager. "It is a body, styled as fore-thought, not an after-thought." The Solara Convertible's specially MIG welded frame and thick body panels accommodate the top stack while providing a much higher degree of stiffness, safety, quality, dependability and reliability. The top stack is installed offline by plant team members who ensure the accuracy of receivers, targets, and window seals and check for wind noise and water leaks using an ultrasound device. Reinforcements have been optimally allocated throughout the vehicle to provide significantly higher torsional rigidity resulting in an improved ride, better handling, diminished road and wind noise and increased durability. Solara Convertible is available in two distinctive model grades: SE, highlighted by sporty metallic-finish interior trim and SLE, with greater content and a woodgrain-style interior trim. Like the Solara Coupe, the Convertible has a rakish profile and spacious passenger room. The design emphasizes an arc-shaped theme with a continuous line from the front to rear bumper. The ample proportions project a substantial, road-hugging stance.
The Convertible's standard all-aluminum,
3.3-liter VVT-i V6 engine produces 225 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 240
lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 RPM. Variable Valve Timing with
intelligence (VVT-i) ensures a broad torque band for sporty response
across the engine speed range. The V6 is teamed exclusively to a
five-speed sequential automatic transmission and offers a wide
gear-ratio spread for quick acceleration. Electronic controls ensure
ultra-smooth shift quality. The driver controls the five-speed
sequential automatic with a gated shifter that allows manual shifting
for a sporty driving experience.' |
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