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2011 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR

[ Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Toyota ]

2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR Front Angle View 588x392 2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR

The 2011 X-Runner is based on a stock and the standard chassis and body of the car here was paired with a modified Tundra-based 5.7-liter V8 engine paired with six-speed automatic transmission. The V8 engine of the car was also bolted on the Racing Development (TRD) Supercharger Kit and brought the SEA expert power to 504 horsepower with 550 pound feet of torque. To make it happen, the stock Tundra back axle with a 4.3:1 ratio and 10.5-inch ring gear was also narrowed by 5.7 inches to easily fit in the Tacoma’s rear-track width. For maximizing the traction, the engineer’s team fitted it with a TRD trial product mechanical limited-slip differential made-up by Eaton. The V8 engine of the vehicle doesn’t get too many mappings, and it runs on 91-octane gas.

2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR Engine View 2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR

The Tacoma X-Runner RTR achieves its performance credentials by dropping in a completely stock, current-generation Tundra 5.7-liter V8 engine into the unmodified engine bay along with a six-speed automatic transmission. A Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Supercharger Kit was added, bringing the SAE certified power stats to 504 horsepower and 550 lb.-ft. of torque. The truck runs on premium gas rather than race fuel.

2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR Rear View 588x392 2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR

The exterior body panels of the Tacoma X-Runner remain untouched.  A silver and red paint scheme applied by Five-Axis was inspired by classic low cost but ready-to-race sports cars, including the late 1960s Dan Gurney Cougar XR7-G.  The number “95” on the doors signifies the first model year the Tacoma nameplate was sold in the U.S.  The Tundra i-Force engine badge was painted on the front fenders to signify the upgraded power plant and is in the same location it would be found on the current Tundra.  In classic hot rod style, the hood is adorned with “504 HP” graphics signifying the SAE verified horsepower.  Also on the hood, and unique to this build, is a TRD Supercharger graphic featuring a tornado, signifying the forced induction.  The side rocker panels feature the X-Runner logo.

2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR Interior View 588x392 2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR

Standing on massive 15-inch steel wheels fitted with 30×11.5×15-inch Goodyear Eagle Dragway Specials at the rear and 28×4.5×15-inch Goodyear Eagle Front Runners at the front axle, the ‘hot’ truck also boasts a sports cars inspired silver and red paint work made by the experts at Five-Axis. A 4.5 inches lowering, a special exhaust unit with two TRD perforated-chamber mufflers with a 3.5-inch pipe, and a prototype mechanical limited slip differential further lend the furious Tacoma X-Runner RTR (Ready to Race) pickup with even more road confidence and mean character.

2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR Front View 588x391 2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR

2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR Front Side View 588x392 2011 Toyota Tacoma X Runner RTR