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12.0 Production Codes

The production code of a Land Cruiser breaks down as follows:

aJnna[a-aa...]

The numbers/letters preceding the dash describe the body/frame style.

The first digit indicates the motor series (B/F/H/...)

The "J" indicates the vehicle came from the "J" production line.

the 3rd and 4th digits are numeric and indicate the series (25/40/60/...)

The 6th digit (if present) indicates steering position:
LLeft Hand Drive
R/MissingRight Hand Drive
The 7th digit (if present) indicates body type:
VHardtop
GLuxury Model/Wagon
PPickup
MissingSoft Top
The letters after the dash indicate options etc:

Transmission type
U/missing3SPD
K4SPD
M5SPD
P4SPD Auto
Rear Door Type
U/missing3SPD
missingTailgate
CSwingout (Ambulance) Doors
NLift-up Tailgate (Wagons Only)
Grade/Trim Level
EVX
NGX/LX
RStandard
Roof
ZHigh Roof
Aspiration/Fuel
SStandard
EEFI
XTurbocharged
UDOHC, Carb
KDOHC, EFI
ZDOHC, EFI, Turbocharged
The last letter usually indicates the intended market:
SStandard
WEurope
QAustalia
YJapan
KCanada
ANorth America
VMiddle East
If the vehicle was delivered incomplete (usually as a cab and chassis) it received the final designation of "3"

11/30/02