V35A-FTS LC Engine in competition at Dakar (1 Viewer)

[bjowett]

The new 2022 Toyota Hilux T1+ Class truck has replaced the 5.0L V8 with the 3.5 TT from the Land Cruiser/LX 600.

"Thanks to the supremely capable production version of the Land Cruiser 300 V6 twin turbo engine, the team was able to work with the engine in stock form. The standard Toyota turbos are used, as well as a standard intercooler. The orientation of the intercooler had to be modified for the race car, but the part itself remains stock, as it is inherently extremely efficient."

Mid Engine, 350mm/13.8" wheel travel, 37" tires

 

[370HSSV]

This thing looks sweet. Mid engine IFS and IRS. Would love to know more about the suspension designs and what the car look like without the bodies.

 

[bjowett]

Here's the older T1 version.

 

[370HSSV]

Here's the older T1 version.

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Oh wow, I was expecting they retain some of the original body like the cab from hilux, this looks like straight up tube chassis with a carbon kevlar.

 

[Jurwin]

According to the team Principal, Toyota insisted on them using the new 3.5 liter V6 from the LC300 to proof its durability.

 

[Jurwin]

The LC is also competing this year albeit in the production class. Seems they're still using the 200-series body this year.

 

[04UZJ100]

Interesting front row hooks. Appears they modified the front of the frame?

The LC is also competing this year albeit in the production class. Seems they're still using the 200-series body this year.
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