From Yaris to Tundra, Toyota has the SEMA Show covered. The Tundra provides the basis for four concepts new to SEMA, like the Tundra Ducati Desmosedici Transporter . Built on a Tundra CrewMax modified to accept a 6.5-ft bed, the truck has a motorized loading ramp that makes way for the only street legal MotoGP bike produced: the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR.
Other modifications include flip up bedsides, integrated tool storage, popup solar panels for accessory power, and a host of TRD Performance parts to help the truck handle all the extra equipment.
Like the Ducati Transporter, the TRD Tundra Double Cab Off-Road Concept and Trailer (yes, that's the name) starts with a 6.5-ft bed. To help it tow the 28-ft Featherlite car-hauler trailer, the Tundra's 5.7L V-8 has been supercharged and now makes about 500 hp. Inside the trailer, SEMA visitors can see a video showing how the truck was made or learn more about TRD superchargers and limited-slip differentials.
The offroad truck has 17 x 8 forged off-road wheels with 37x12.5 R17/D BFG tires "on special front and rear wide-track long-travel suspensions." A custom trailer hitch and five-inch wider fenders complete the package.
The Tundra TR Concept caters to an entirely different crowd. This concept, Toyota says, targets drag racing enthusiasts. If you were to see the Tundra TR Concept on the street, you might think it's an ordinary regular cab truck (except for the black steel wheels) -- that is, until the 625-hp Tundra whips past you at a street light. Like the Tundra concepts above, this one starts with the 5.7L V-8, which is rated at 500 hp after TRD upgrades including a supercharger. That extra boost of horsepower comes with the dual tank nitrous oxide system that can be monitored with the Autometer Gauges.
The TRD Tundra Street Concept is not quite as subtle. The intimidating truck is powered by a supercharged 5.7L V-8 and has 16-in. brake rotors bigger than the stock wheels offered on a Toyota Corolla. The concept also gets a TRD cold air intake and attractive 22-in. black wheels with red edges.
Out back, stainless dual rear exhaust and a concealed tow hitch make a sporty impression.
Source: Toyota