Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing.
Toyota is bringing back the Tacoma X-Runner—well, in concept form at least. The concept truck sits on a widened track and features a lowered suspension.The truck is powered by a modified version of the larger Tundra's twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6, which produces 421 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.Toyota likes to emphasize the off-road chops of its Tacoma mid-size pickup truck, but this decidedly street-oriented concept truck caught our eye at the 2023 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
30:1 final drive and an electronic locking differential splits torque to the rear wheels. The exhaust pipe now routes to just below the rocker panel on the side of the truck. Under the amped-up bodywork, you'll find the air suspension from the Tundra that Toyota says helps the Tacoma ride at a lower height while still being able to carry a load. The team behind the truck also customized the length of the control arms due to the lowered stance of the Tacoma.
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