Toyota Motor Corporation's W family is a family of RWD/4WD transmissions built by Aisin Warner . Physically, these transmissions have much in common (like the bellhousing-to-body bolt pattern) with other Aisin-built transmissions, like the Jeep AX-5 and the Toyota G-series. The W55, W56, W57, W58, and W59 are externally and internally very similar aside from the gear ratios.

W40

4-speed model. Not much is known about this transmission.

W50

Often called the "steel-case" transmission for its steel shell, in contrast to the later W-series transmissions' aluminum case.

Ratios:

• First Gear: 3.287:1
• Second Gear: 2.043:1
• Third Gear: 1.394:1
• Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
• Fifth Gear: 0.853:1

Applications:

• 1978-1981 Toyota Celica

W55

This was the first of the aluminum-shelled W-series transmissions.

Ratios:

• First Gear: 3.566:1
• Second Gear: 2.056:1
• Third Gear: 1.384:1
• Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
• Fifth Gear: 0.85:1

Applications:

• 1982-1983 Toyota Carina
• 1982-1985 Toyota Celica
• 1983 Toyota Corona
• 1986 Toyota Soarer
• 1986 Toyota Supra#Toyota Celica Supra Mk 2 (1982-1986)
• 1986 Toyota Crown
• 1983-1986 Toyota Cressida
• 1983 Toyota Chaser

W56

A common truck transmission that came in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive varieties.

Ratios:

• First Gear: 3.954:1
• Second Gear: 2.141:1
• Third Gear: 1.384:1
• Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
• Fifth Gear: 0.85:1

Applications:

• Toyota Hilux
• Toyota 4Runner

W57

This version of the W58 was found in non-US market vehicles. It differs only in its fifth-gear ratio.

Ratios:

• First Gear: 3.285:1
• Second Gear: 1.894:1
• Third Gear: 1.275:1
• Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
• Fifth Gear: 0.861:1

Applications:

• 1983-1986 Toyota Supra MK 2
• 1986 Toyota Crown
• 1986 Toyota Cressida

W58

This transmission is very popular as a replacement of other vehicles' weak stock transmissions. It came in two varieties: the original found in the 1982-1992 non-turbo Supras, Celicas and Cressidas of the early 1980's; and the version found in early Mk 4 Supras and Lexus SC 300s. The latter version came with a stronger input shaft.

Ratios:

• First Gear: 3.285:1
• Second Gear: 1.894:1
• Third Gear: 1.275:1
• Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
• Fifth Gear: 0.783:1

Applications:

• 1982-1986 Toyota MK 2 Celica Supra
• 1986-1992 Toyota MK 3 non-turbo Supra
• 1993-1998 Toyota MK 4 non-turbo Supra
• 1986 Toyota Cressida
• 1986 Toyota Soarer
• 1982-1985 Toyota Celica

W59

A common truck transmission, this was the successor to the W56. Like the W56, it came in both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions.

Ratios:

• First Gear: 3.954:1
• Second Gear: 2.141:1
• Third Gear: 1.275:1
• Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
• Fifth Gear: 0.85:1

Applications:

• Toyota Tacoma

See also

• Toyota Transmissions