Complexity is not an issue so long as it's validated. I absolutely trust Toyota in this regard. One would be kidding themselves if they thought anything in the 200-series is not already complex. Plus I have a little thing for turbos.
Toyota's been doing the turbo thing for decades. I had a...
I agree that it's likely not anything design specific aspect of the 200-series. It's basically what happens when the fuel gets hot enough, and atmospheric pressure low enough, ALONG WITH the formulation of the specific fuel that may lower its boiling point. Ethanol has been known to...
I won't get too nerdy but if you look up the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, it describes the variables that model when a fluid boils. Obviously heat and pressure. I believe Moab is a combination of multiple factors that affect heat and pressure. It's likely the elevation gain (loss of...
The V8 has only been with the land cruiser over two generations (100 and 200 series). Prior to that, they were inline 6s.
To me, it's not so much about the engine architecture, rather that it delivers the scoot, in a linear and tractable way, with the utmost in durability. Toyota won't get...
I didn't hear his words directly, but I agree with this in the context of customization, extreme durability, and serviceability in the field. I do remember lots of guys getting frustrated with the system in the 100-series. Back when there was an infancy in knowledge on how to modify it. The...
Thanks for this write-up! It's always great to hear an inside perspective
I wouldn't be surprised given the industry trends.
As much as I am a purist, I do think turbo will be a good thing for this platform. Turbo's have the effect of bringing great low end and mid-range torque. Not out of...
I'm trying to understand this and can't wrap my head around it. Parking lot speeds are not typically a place where the suspension is highlighted (or makes any difference at all). The suspension is not articulating, and the suspension/steering geometry is identicle between the two sister...