I was flipping through one of the many bias auto mags when I saw an article that caught my attention. I've known for a couple of months that Toyota is coming out with a Diesel version of the Tundra. But, this was the first time I read the specs on the truck, check this-390hp 700ft.lb of torque, spanks the current class leading Chevy/GMC Duramax diesel. Toyota is looking to Aisin to build a stout trans for this truck.
I also heard this ... I can wait for this to come out ... I've been wanting a Turbo Diesel soo bad... If they come out I'm buying one... I heard 390hp and 700lbs ft tq...
But I thought it would go under the 400N banner instead of the Tundra...
Either way I hope they also strenghten the frame soo I could install a 5th wheel... then its really bukaki time...
This truck is a threat to the environment. The only thing you need 700 ft-lb to do is pull old growth trees out of the ground whole. Oh wait -- I guess you can use it to make Ford "Powerstroke" diesel guys even more insecure about their inadequate "personal displacement." As much respect as I have for Toyota (even following my defection to the Infiniti camp...), what scares me about this possibility is the thought that the geniuses who devised such names as "Camry" and "Prius" (which is only only two letters from "Priapus" ) may come up with something even dorkier and more obvious than "Powerstroke." Something like the "Toyota ThickDick Diesel". . .
Well I think they're going to keep the guys who designed the Camry and Prius away from this 4OON hell it's being built in San Anto,Tejas. I hope it does'nt have that weird looking design styling like they did to the new Tacoma, it's still cool though. Just imagine Turbo Diesel,lifted on 20" wheels with mud tires. Welcome to the truck game Nissan, thought you were cute with your Titan but Toyota comin' back with a vengance.
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Tundra Diesel
700ft.lbs 
As much respect as I have for Toyota (even following my defection to the Infiniti camp...), what scares me about this possibility is the thought that the geniuses who devised such names as "Camry" and "Prius" (which is only only two letters from "Priapus" 
) may come up with something even dorkier and more obvious than "Powerstroke." Something like the "Toyota ThickDick Diesel". . .
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