197 hp Toyota Hilux to Debut at UK CV Show
Limited to 500
By Frank de Leeuw van Weenen
April 14, 2008 11:55 AM
Filed Under: Japanese, Toyota
When you build one of Europe most popular pick-up trucks, you want to of course stick to your winning formula but how can you increase appeal for your trucks. Of course there is but one way, limited edition models. Limited editions come in all shapes and sizes but most come with 'just' a few extras over the regular models like air-co, nav systems and fancy alloy wheels.
This time, Toyota has let loose their Toyota Motorsport team on the 3.0 liter D-4D engine, also found in the Hilux Invincible, who developed a diesel engine performance kit increasing power to 197 hp, up from 171 hp. Torque is boosted from 343 Nm to 430 Nm between 1,600 and 3,200 rpm. All this extra power results in a 0-100 km/h time of just 10.5 seconds.
Needless to say that this limited edition also has its shares of extras like new 15 inch wheels, stainless steel mesh grille, heated front seats and two-tone leather interior. 500 units of the new range-topping Hilux, which has no name just yet, will go on sale this summer in the UK. Prices and full specifications are to follow closer to the sale date.
Press release and more pictures after the source jump.
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Those are fantastic numbers coming from a 3L T/D engine and just look at where the torque is available from peaking at 1600rpm now thats a truck engine and I bet it has great amounts off idle which is just what a real 4X4 needs. Toyota has always been good at giving 4X4 proper engines with oodles of torque at near idle.
It probably is too small for the US market but some of their utes are ridiculously big although I still wouldnt mind a F350 or a Tundra but the Hilux has allways been a great 4X4 and an excellent Ute. And remember what its not just the power the engine puts out its how it puts it out that counts.
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shame Toyota can't make a great car.