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2005 Truck of the Year Winner: Toyota Tacoma


2005 Toyota Tacoma
Double Cab V6 TRD
Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain layout Front engine, 4WD
Engine type 60° V-6, aluminum block/heads
Valve gear DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, variable timing
Bore x stroke, in/mm 3.70 x 3.74 / 94.0 x 95.0
Displacement, ci/cc 219.4 / 3956
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Max SAE net horsepower 245 @ 5200 rpm
Max SAE net torque, lb-ft 282 @ 3800 rpm
Specific output, hp/liter 61.9
Weight to power, lb/hp 17.2
Redline, rpm 5500
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Axle/final/low ratio:1 3.73 / 2.68 / 2.57
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, leaf springs
Brakes, f;r 12.6-in vented disc; 10.0-in drum, ABS
Wheels 16 x 7.0 cast alum
Tires 265/70R16 111T BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
Dimensions
(Standard Length Bed)
Wheelbase, in 127.8
Track, f/r, in 63.0 / 63.4
Length, in 208.1
Width, in 74.6
Height, in 70.1
Ground clearance, in 9.4
Turning circle, ft 40.6
Cargo bed L / W / H, in 60.3 / 52.9 / 18.0
Curb weight (MT), lb 4212
Weight dist (MT), f/r, % 56 / 44
Approach/depart angle° 35 / 26
Break-over angle° 21
GVWR/GCWR/payload, lb 5450 / 11,100 / 1405
Max towing capacity, lb 6500
Headroom, f/r, in 40.1 / 38.5
Legroom, f/r, in 41.7 / 32.6
Shoulder room, f/r, in 57.7 / 59.3
Test Data
0-60 mph, sec 8.7
1/4 mile, sec @ mph 15.7 @ 86.1
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 126
600-ft slalom, mph 59.5
200-ft skidpad, g 0.73
MT fig-eight, sec @ avg g 28.8 @ 0.56
Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph 1800
Consumer Info
On sale in U.S. Currently
Base price incl dest $25,315
Price as tested $30,290
Airbags Dual front, front sides, front head
Stability/traction control No / no
Basic warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/60,000 miles
Roadside assist period None
Fuel capacity, gal 21.0
EPA mpg, city/hwy 17 / 21
Range, miles, city/hwy 357 / 441
Recommended fuel Unleaded premium


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