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's K family is a series of 4 and 5-speed light/medium-duty transmission

Transmission (mechanics)

A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...

s found in Toyota Corollas and Starlets.

K40

Oil capacity: 3.0 lmp pints(1.7L)

Synchromesh on all Forward gears

Ratios:

First Gear: 3.769:1
Second Gear: 2.250:1
Third Gear: 1.405:1
Fourth Gear: 1.010:1
Reverse Gear: 4.316:1

Applications:

Most 4-speed RWD Tercel, Starlets and Corollas with K-series engines
KM20 series LiteAces that were fitted with K-series engines had a standard K40 fitted with a column shifter
Toyota Racing Development** has produced a fourth gear closer to third in Ratio

K50

Oil capacity:4.2 lmp pints(2.45L)

Synchromesh on all Forward Gears

Ratios:

First Gear: 3.789:1
Second Gear: 2.220:1
Third Gear: 1.435:1
Fourth Gear: 1.000:1
Fifth Gear: 0.865:1
Reverse gear: 4.316:1

Applications:

Most 5-speed RWD Tercel, Starlets and Corollas with K-series engines.
1986 Corolla with 3A-U and 4A-U engines.
KM20 series LiteAces were fitted with K50 transmissions to 4K and 5K engines as an option, and to the 7K as standard.

K40

K50

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