At this year's SEMA show, it seems like there's a Toyota Tundra concept truck to answer every trucking question that Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge have ever posed. The TR Concept addresses the issue raised by trucks like the Ford Lightning, Dodge Ram SRT-10 and Chevrolet SS454: what is the best way to get a pickup truck down the quarter-mile as quickly as possible?
The Tundra TR is outfitted to be a drag-racing "sleeper," thanks to an exterior that's notable for its almost complete lack of adornment. 18-inch steel wheels and blacked-out trim front and rear give it a menacing, purposeful look.
Starting with the lightest Tundra in the lineup, the regular cab, short-bed model, this 4x2, 5.7 liter V8-equipped show truck has been outfitted with a "Thunder Pak," which consists of a TRD lowered suspension and ceramic-coated black exhaust, as well as a supercharger. Just in case that's not enough to squirt it past the other drag trucks, the Tundra TR can also bring 150-horsepower shots of nitrous to the table.
2009 Toyota Tundra TR Concept at SEMA
TRD Builds a Street-Racing Truck
By Christopher Jackson
November 6, 2008 9:58 AM
Filed Under: Japanese, SEMA, Toyota, Tuners
Press Release (Click to expand)
2009 Toyota Tundra TR Concept
The 2009 Tundra TR Concept is directed to the drag racing segment of automobile enthusiasts.
Back in the 60's and early 70's, auto manufacturers responded to the growing desire for high performance automobiles by creating a segment now known as muscle cars. The ideal concept was to pair the lightest platform with the largest motor, thus giving the buyer the best horsepower to weight ratio possible. While many of the packages loudly advertised the car's performance (SuperBee, Boss 302, GTO, Challenger,etc.) some of the most potent combinations had little to no options and no exterior differentiation from the base model cars to create a "sleeper." These cars are best described by a quote from Teddy Roosevelt: "Speak softly, but carry a Big Stick."
The Thunder Pak concept starts with the lightest possible Tundra in the Tundra Grade Regular Cab, paired with the awesome power of the 5.7L iForce V8. The Thunder Pak system is intended to provide customers performance packages at a discount to upgrade the performance of their Tundra. This unassuming truck has been equipped with a compliment of TRD equipment including a supercharger which boosts the performance to 500HP/550TQ. Performance has been further enhanced with a Nitrous Oxide Systems dual tank nitrous oxide system resulting in a dyno-proved 625HP. All aspects of the motor are monitored through a selection of Autometer Gauges.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
- 2009 Tundra Regular Cab
- Tundra Grade
- 4X2
- Black with Black interior
- 5.7L V8
- Bucket seats
TRD Sport Tuner includes:
- Matte black front and rear bumpers, grille surround
- 18-inch Standard steel wheels (painted black)
- Black gauge surround, shifter surround, door plates
Thunder Pak #1 includes:
- TRD Sport suspension (lowering kit)
- TRD Exhaust (ceramic coated black)
Thunder Pak #2 includes:
- TRD Supercharger
- TRD Boost Gauge
Aftermarket Equipment:
- Nitrous Oxide Systems 150HP shot dual 10lb tank
- Autometer Gauges
- Sport Comp II nitrous pressure
- Sport Comp II oil presssure
- Ultimate 5-inch pedestal mount tach
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