Toyota Racing Development
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Toyota Racing Development (also known by its
As of June 2013[update] there are two official branches of TRD: TRD Japan (a.k.a. Toyota Technocraft) and TRD USA. Each of these branches has both a performance tuning division and a race (or competition) division. In 2018, TRD Japan and Toyota Modellista merged to form Toyota Customizing & Development Co., Ltd (TCD).
TRD Japan's Race Division concentrates on the
TRD USA's Race Division, known as 'Toyota Racing', competes in
TRD is not to be confused with
TRD parts
TRD offers bolt-on headers, sport mufflers, and cat-back exhausts that are 50 state emission legal. Cold air intakes are also sold but not always emission legal. Suspension equipment includes coilovers, springs, dampers and struts, suspension tower braces, sway bars, and wheel upgrades as well. Braking hardware includes full brake kits including calipers, rotors and stainless steel braided brake lines. Separate performance brake pads are also sold. Oil and air filters are offered. Engine head gaskets and camshafts are sold as well. A number of cosmetic modifications are available among other performance equipment.
TRD supercharged engine list
When install is performed by a Toyota dealer, the 3/36,000 mile warranty extends to the supercharger, otherwise the vehicle retains the factory warranties and the supercharger is covered by a 12 month/unlimited mileage warranty. As of 2015 all TRD Superchargers have been discontinued and ceased production, but all warranties will still be acknowledged.[5][6]
- 4A-GZE 1.6 L I4 (Roots)
- 1ZZ-FE 1.8 L I4 (Roots)
- 2003–04 Matrix
- 2003–04 Corolla
- 2003–04 Pontiac Vibe (factory warranty from GM rather than Toyota, but same rules apply)
- 2AZ-FE 2.4 L I4 (centrifugal)
- 1MZ-FE 3.0 L V6 (Roots)
- 5VZ-FE 3.4 L V6 (Roots)
- 2GR-FZE 3.5 L V6 (Roots)
- 2008– TRD Aurion (factory installed, world's first Eaton TVS supercharged production car)[7]
- 1GR-FE 4.0 L V6 (Roots)
- 2005–2015 Tacoma
- 2007–09 FJ Cruiser
- 2003-09 4Runner
- 1FZ-FE 4.5 L I6
- 1995–97 Landcruiser
- 1995–97
- 2UZ-FE 4.7 L V8
- 3UR-FE 5.7 L V8 (Roots, Eaton TVS, air to liquid intercooler)
- 2007–2021 Tundra
- 2008–2022 Sequoia
Models
- Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
- Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
- Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium
- Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport
- Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
- Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
- Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
- Toyota Hilux TRD
- Toyota Fortuner TRD
- Toyota Tundra SR5, Limited, Platinum, or 1794 Edition with TRD Sport package
- Toyota Tundra SR5, Limited, Platinum, or 1794 Edition with TRD Off-Road package
- Toyota Tundra TRD Pro (USA and Canada only)
- Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport
- Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
- Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
- Toyota Camry TRD
- Toyota Avalon TRD
TD2
Through the TRD brand Toyota since the early-2010's has had a driver development program called TD2 which offers training to develop drivers so they can succeed at the top level of motorsports. Drivers currently in the program as of 2022 consist of Chandler Smith, Christian Eckes, Corey Heim, Gracie Trotter, Sammy Smith, Kaylee Bryson, Cannon McIntosh, Presley Truedson, and Daison Pursley. Drivers such as Erik Jones, Christopher Bell, and Harrison Burton have "graduated" from the program and made it to the NASCAR Cup Series which the program preps its drivers for.
Most drivers in the program can be marked by the TD2 logo often seen on the back towards the collar or "neck" of their fire suits and/or the back center of their helmets.
See also
- Lexus F division
- Toyota in motorsports
- Toyota Gazoo Racing
- Toyota Racing
- Toyota G Sports
References
- ^ Martin, J.A.; Fuller, M.J. (2008). Inside IMSA's Legendary GTP Race Cars: The Prototype Experience. US: Motorbooks.
- ^ "Toyota Motorsport GmbH". Toyota Motorsport GmbH. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ^ McMahon, Bruce (2008-04-12). "Hot Hi-Lux from TRD". Queensland Newspapers. Australia. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ^ "Toyota leaves TRD out in the cold". AUSmotive.com. Australia. 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ^ Siu, Jason (2015-06-06). "Toyota Discontinues TRD Supercharger Program". AutoGuide. US. Retrieved 2016-03-17.
- ^ Esterdahl, Tim (2015-06-06). "Toyota Discontinues TRD Supercharger". PickupTrucks.com. US. Retrieved 2016-03-17.
- ^ Torr, Feann (2007-10-04). "Road Test: TRD Aurion". Web Wombat. Australia. Retrieved 2013-06-01.