- Dual variable valve timing with intelligence helps boost 2011 Toyota Tundra V6's output to 270 horsepower.
- Tundra is also available with the 310-hp 4.6-liter i-Force V8, and a 5.7-liter i-Force V8 rated at 381 hp.
- Pricing for the 2011 Tundra ranges from $23,935 to $42,455.
TORRANCE, California — Toyota has boosted power on the standard 4.0-liter V6 engine in its 2011 Tundra pickup. The full-size truck is also available with a pair of V8 choices, but now the V6 boasts the same dual independent variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) as the bigger engines.
Power is up to 270 horsepower from 236 hp, and torque is 278 pound-feet, up from 266 lb-ft in the 2010 model. The V6 has roller rockers and hydraulic lifters for enhanced performance and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota is also making trailer sway control a standard feature on all models of the full-size truck for 2011.
The Tundra is also available with a 4.6-liter i-Force V8 making 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque, which was new in 2010, and a 5.7-liter i-Force V8 that makes 381 hp and 401 lb-ft, the same engines as in the current model year. Both have the VVT-I technology and both are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2011 Tundra will come in regular and Limited trim levels, plus the SR5 upgrade package and a Work Truck package. The most luxurious entry is the CrewMax Limited Platinum Package, with heated and vented seats, "wood grain style" trim and a sunroof. The Tundra will be available in three cab styles — regular, double cab and CrewMax — and three wheelbase and bed lengths.
Among the technology on the Tundra, there's an automatic limited-slip differential, vehicle stability control with traction control, all standard. Four-by-four Tundras have an electronic part-time four-wheel-drive system.
Pricing for the 2011 Tundra starts at $23,935 for the regular-cab model with V6 to $42,455 for the Limited CrewMax with 5.7-liter V8 and four-wheel drive. The increases range from zero to 1.7 percent over the outgoing models, Toyota said.
Inside Line says: Tundra lineup gets stronger and more focused for 2011. — Laura Sky Brown, Correspondent
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m14 says:
09:39 PM, 09/18/2010
finally more power for the v6 yay
colorado1974 says:
06:52 PM, 09/11/2010
sorry, the Dodge Ram is the only real truck here. It has the quality awards, and the editors awards, people's choice awards to back it.
it has the best ride.
it has the hemi, which outguns the toyo.
it has the quality, which toyo and ford dont.
it has the rambox.
it has the suspension.
it has the look, which toyo tried to copy to a T.
it has the best interior.
it has the best options.
get the ram. you wont go wrong.
windsor5 says:
03:57 PM, 09/11/2010
Wow so many Toyota lovers on here telling me to do research lol, maybe they should do their own. I swear y'all are like ostriches with your heads in the dirt.
@06scooby
The new base engine is the 3.7Lv6 with 300hp and 280ftlb torque your right the 4.6Lv8 was a dog but the 3.7 is better than the 4.0l toyota
@the graduate
your right my grammer is bad woopie te doo moving on
@lsobboh
Umm yes I did and compared to the "new toyota powertrains" the fords are better see BigFordFan150's post or maybe you could do your own research before posting
@zoomzoom22
your right the Toyota v-6's are smooth becuase they have no power and are darned near useless
as far as the 5.7Lv8 the 6.2Lv8 and the 3.5Lv6 are better.
@tawcoma26
I am just going to refer to bigfordfan150's post again and let you do your math
davedutton12 says:
07:37 AM, 09/11/2010
Stiil wont consider it over the superior domestics. Oh and that "Hiding recalls, buying off government officials thing, mattters also.
phoenixc says:
09:59 PM, 09/10/2010
New engines! Hooray! Now you can hurry up and hide this thing in your garage... oh wait. It's too wide if your wifes car is in there already. Gonna have to put a sheet on it. Shucks!
Haha!
tawcoma26 says:
08:20 PM, 09/10/2010
Think about horsepower per liter.
Toyota wins.
BigFordFan150 says:
07:24 PM, 09/10/2010
Fords new F-150 powerplants blow Toyota away.
3.7 v6 - 305 hp 4.0 v6 - 270 hp
5.0 v8 - 360 hp 4.6 v8 - 310 hp
6.2 v8 - 411 hp 5.7 v8 - 381 hp
3.5 ecoboost v6 - 365+ hp
Ford also probily will have the best avarage MPG across the F-150 line up
ducman43 says:
05:29 PM, 09/10/2010
while i wouldn't call it anemic, this powertrain isn't up to the new f150 powertrain that windsor is speaking of. the base motor, a 3.7 v6, makes 305hp and it goes up to the 5.0 at 360 i think and the ecoboost v6 and 6.2 which seem to make similar power.
ajpm says:
02:50 PM, 09/10/2010
I hope that engine can make it in to the Tacoma
zoomzoom22 says:
01:55 PM, 09/10/2010
@windsor5,
Lame? The 5.7 V8 is the best part of the Tundra. The F150 is a dog by comparison. Have you ever read ANY reviews of it? Toyota's V6s are known to be smooth and powerful as well. Do your homework before commenting.