


On PCCs, cargo capacity is often measured in RT or RT43 units (based on a 1966 Toyota Corona, the first mass-produced car to be shipped in specialised car-carriers and used as the basis of RORO vessel size. This is calculated by multiplying the cargo length in metres by the number of decks and by its width in lanes (lane width differs from vessel to vessel, and there are several industry standards). New automobiles that are transported by ship are often moved on a large type of RORO called a pure car carrier (PCC) or pure car/truck carrier (PCTC).Įlsewhere in the shipping industry, cargo is normally measured by tonnage or by the tonne, but RORO cargo is typically measured in lanes in metres (LIMs). Types of RORO vessels include ferries, cruiseferries, cargo ships, barges, and RoRo service for air deliveries. The ramps and doors may be located in the stern, bow, or sides, or any combination thereof. While smaller ferries that operate across rivers and other short distances often have built-in ramps, the term RORO is generally reserved for large seafaring vessels. RORO vessels have either built-in or shore-based ramps or ferry slips that allow the cargo to be efficiently rolled on and off the vessel when in port. This is in contrast to lift-on/lift-off (LoLo) vessels, which use a crane to load and unload cargo. Roll-on/roll-off ( RORO or ro-ro) ships are cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, buses, trailers, and railroad cars, that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter. Not to be confused with Roro (disambiguation). The third-generation Corona also became Toyota's first passenger car that was widely accepted in overseas markets, including the U.S."RORO" redirects here.
#1966 toyota corona series
In April 1968, the newly added Golden series featured a 1,600 cc SOHC engine (7R series).
#1966 toyota corona manual
The transmission was either a 4-speed manual or a 2-speed Toyoglide automatic. Initially, a 1,490 cc inline 4-cylinder OHV 70 PS unit (2R) was the only available engine. The latter, a multi-purpose hatchback sedan, presented a highly advanced design to the private car market in Japan. In July 1965, the first 2-door hardtop in Japan was added to the line, followed by a 5-door sedan in November. In addition to the 4-door sedan, there were some other body variations including 2- and 4-door vans, and 2-door single- and double-cab pickup trucks. The four headlamps also gave the Corona its characteristic appearance.

The boxy body design that followed the then popular flat-deck styling was accentuated by the "arrow line" - the decorative line on each side of the body running from above the front bumper all the way to the rear. It also became the first model to sell a million units in Japan. The third-generation Corona became the best-selling car within four months of its debut, and remained in the top spot until superseded by the Corolla in 1968. To coincide with the release, a 100,000 km non-stop high-speed test drive was publicly conducted at the newly opened Meishin Expressway, the success of which demonstrated the speed and endurance of the new Corona. The third-generation Corona made its debut in September 1964, taking advantage of various experiences gained from preceding models.
