TOYOTA HILUX DAKAR 2012

21 June 2012

Team Imperial Toyota from South Africa enjoyed a dream debut in the Dakar Rally, with both its Hilux Double Cabs finishing in the top 10. Leading the way were Giniel de Villiers and Dirk von Zitzewitz in the number 301 Hilux in third, with team-mates Duncan Vos and Rob Howie placed 10th in the number 313 sister car. The Team Overdrive Hilux of Lucio Alvarez and Andy Graue finished fifth in the famously grueling event, which this year ran through Argentina,Chile and Peru.

The Hallspeed Hilux are built for the South African off road national championship, where they finished second and fourth respectively before final preparations for the Dakar began.

The vehicles run with engines that are restricted in accordance with international competition regulations that will be adopted for the Dakar Rally from 2013. Out of the many cars taking part this year that complied with these rules – referred to as “class T1.5” – the South African Hilux finished first, second and third, which was hugely encouraging for the future.

True to Hilux’s global reputation for being able to withstand the toughest environments, the three cars completed the event with no major technical problems.

TOYOTA HILUX DAKAR 2012 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine code 1UR-FSE
Engine type V8
Maximum power 300bhp/224kW @ 5,000rpm
Maximum torque 520Nm @ 3,300 rpm
Gearbox Sadev 6-speed sequential
Transfer Sadev with centre lock
Clutch Twin plate 215 mm
Wheel base 2,900 mm
Track 2,610 mm
Overall length 4810mm
Overall width 1,995 mm
Height 1,840 mm
Body Double cab pick up
Suspension front Double wishbone
Suspension rear 4-link
Wheels 16in x 7in
Brakes Tilton 900 series adjustable
Cooling system Engine water – special radiator with twin fans
Gearbox – roof mounted cooler
Transfer – Roof mounted cooler
Front diff – Roof mounted cooler
Power steering – Front mounted cooler
Fuel – Rear mounted cooler
Weight 1937.5 Kg
Jack lift system Hydraulic jacking system with 600mm lift capacity
Special Features During the race the car carries, sand ladders, tools and specific suspension components

 

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TOYOTA HILUX DAKAR 2012

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