| Yep, the V8s on order. Was going to buy a 79, even ordered it and it arrived. Then what do you do? when the dealer says "you can have this or the new model" Since I am only going to buy a new truck once I may as well get the latest model I can!! The V8 it is. Have had a look at the specs they provided, virtually he same truck as the 79, same chassis running gear etc. Just has the V8, 151 kw and 430Nm torque. Its gotta be good. There was not a lot wrong with the HJ75, the 79 was better again, so I am working on the theory the V8 will be even better. I am sure Mr Toyota is aware of the reputaion of the 70 series world wide, and the 100 series which the new 200 will replace. It will share the same engine, just have twin turbos. Again its not a reputation Mr Toyota would want to tarnish.
Saw the earlier photos out of the middle east, looks like those trucks had no snorkel or bonnet scoop. What engine have they got in them? Any body know?
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