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Road Test: 2005 Toyota Tacoma

Eighth Generation Toyota Tacoma
General
Location of final assembly Fremont, California
Cab style Regular, Access, Double
Size class Midsize pickup
Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD/4WD
Airbags Front (std), side-curtain (opt)
Powertrain
Base engineI-4, cast iron block, alum heads
Bore x stroke, in 3.74 x 3.74
Displacement, ci/L164.3/2.7
Compression ratio9.6:1
Valve gear DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Fuel induction SEFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm 164 @ 5200
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 183 @ 3800
Opt engine V-6, alum block and heads
Bore x stroke, in3.70 x 3.74
Displacement, ci/L241.3/4.0
Compression ratio10.0:1
Valve gearDOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Fuel inductionSEFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm245 @ 5200
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm282 @ 3800
Transmission type RA60 6-speed manual (w/V-6)
1st 4.17:1
2nd 2.19:1
3rd 1.49:1
4th 1.19:1
5th 1.00:1
6th 0.85:1
Reverse 3.61:1
Axle ratio 3.73:1
Final-drive ratio 3.17:1
Transfer-case model VF2BM
Low-range ratio 2.57:1
Crawl ratio (1st x axle gears x low) 39.9:1
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded
Dimensions/Capacities
(4WD DOUBLE CAB SHORTBED)
Wheelbase, in 127.8
Length, in 208.1
Width, in 74.6
Height, in 70.1
Track, f/r, in 63.0/63.4
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
Ground clearance, in 9.4
Approach/departure angle, deg 33/23
vBed size LxWxD, in 60.3x52.9x18.0
Curb weight, lb 4045
Max payload, lb 1685
Max towing capacity, lb 6500
GVWR, lb 5450
GCWR, lb 11,100
Fuel capacity, gal 21.0
Chassis
Suspension, f/r IFS, double A-arms, coil springs/ live axle, leaf springs (spring-over 4x4; spring-under 4x2)
Steering type Rack-and-pinion, power assist
Ratio 17.4
Turns, lock to lock 3.6
Turning circle, ft 40.6
Brakes, f/r 12.5-in vented disc/10.0-in drums; 4WABS
Wheels 16.0-in steel
Tires M&S-rated 245/75R16
Price
Price range $13,500-$27,000


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