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Adrian PatonTRD Ain't Turd
June 22nd 2007 06:58
If anyone remembers back to the Sydney Motor Show, and earlier even if my memory serves me correctly, Toyota have been talking about upping the ante with a few of their models via TRD parts and know-how. At the SIMS they unveiled their TRD Aurion which actually looked quite good. Promising a 235kw blown version of their 3.5 litre V6. Well it seems things are finally coming a head as Toyota has thrown out a press release claiming the TRD Aurion is actually quicker and more powerful then they initially aimed for.
Quoting from the TRD Press Release:
PRESS RELEASE:
TRD AURION ENGINE EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
The supercharged V6 engine in the upcoming TRD Aurion has exceeded its performance targets, according to TRD chief engineer Stephen Castles.
Mr Castles said this included the power output target of at least 235kW for the supercharged 3.5-litre dual VVT-i V6 engine.
He said final acceleration times are even better than predicted when development began two years ago.
So I guess we can assume more than 235kW will be on tap. Let's hope the hike isn't something miniscule like 240kW. The press release went on to mention that the Aurion engine was very well designed and this is a big reason it responded so well to the Eaton twin vortices super charger. Suppoedly this is the first production vehicle in the world to cop this particular charger. Lower engine noise is one of the big features, as is the supposed need for NO intercooler. We will see how long that is the case once people start cranking up the boost.
Toyota's Chief Engineer, Stephen Castles also elaborates on the usual Toyota reliability, maintaining the Super Charged engine performs exceptionally well under all circumstances, and all components will be as reliable as any other Toyota Engine. Now Toyota needs to make a 2 door rear drive couple with this exact engine shoe-horned into the engine bay in the correct direction and we will have a cut-price Aussie/Jap screamer.
Images courtesy of TRD and Toyota
Quoting from the TRD Press Release:
PRESS RELEASE:
TRD AURION ENGINE EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
The supercharged V6 engine in the upcoming TRD Aurion has exceeded its performance targets, according to TRD chief engineer Stephen Castles.
Mr Castles said this included the power output target of at least 235kW for the supercharged 3.5-litre dual VVT-i V6 engine.
He said final acceleration times are even better than predicted when development began two years ago.
Not a bad looking bit of gear.
So I guess we can assume more than 235kW will be on tap. Let's hope the hike isn't something miniscule like 240kW. The press release went on to mention that the Aurion engine was very well designed and this is a big reason it responded so well to the Eaton twin vortices super charger. Suppoedly this is the first production vehicle in the world to cop this particular charger. Lower engine noise is one of the big features, as is the supposed need for NO intercooler. We will see how long that is the case once people start cranking up the boost.
It looks fast but will it be?
Toyota's Chief Engineer, Stephen Castles also elaborates on the usual Toyota reliability, maintaining the Super Charged engine performs exceptionally well under all circumstances, and all components will be as reliable as any other Toyota Engine. Now Toyota needs to make a 2 door rear drive couple with this exact engine shoe-horned into the engine bay in the correct direction and we will have a cut-price Aussie/Jap screamer.
Wonder if the engine internals will be as tough as Toyota's infamous 2JZ
Images courtesy of TRD and Toyota
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