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2012 Toyota Highlander - Specifications

4WD 4 Door V6 (Natl) Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 248 @ 4700

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Gas V6

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 270 @ 6200

Displacement 3.5L/211

Transmission

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.24

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.61

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low - TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Automatic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.05

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.48

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.36

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High - TBD -

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52

Brakes

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.2 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.1

Tires

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size P245/65R17

Front Tire Size P245/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P245/65R17

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Material Aluminum

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.02

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.55

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