The Aurion, which is basically a Camry with new front and rear styling (it’s even sold in some markets as a Camry), is powered by a 2GR-FE 3.5L V6. The new performance models lift power beyond the standard output thanks to an Eaton TVS supercharger developed by TRD and motorsports company Harrop Engineering.
The new mill develops over 300Nm (221lb-ft.) of torque from as low as 1,250rpm and maintains this torque until redline. The 0-100km/h sprint takes a claimed 6.1 seconds and the standing quarter should pass in 14.2 seconds. The TRD Aurion is only offered with a six-speed auto and comes with larger brakes than the standard model. Twin-piston calipers and vented 325mm discs at the front, and 310mm ventilated rear discs with single piston calipers fill the 19in alloys.
It will be interesting to see how this new model fares given the incredible amount of power and torque being transmitted to the ground via the wheels that have to steer the car. We're sure the traction and stability control systems will be programmed to cut in very early. At least it's a change for Toyota, a company not usually known for it's performance records.
Reader Comments
Mon Aug 20 2007 1:43 PM
Gus says
Love the performance numbers, I just can't imagine that much power feeling good in a fwd car...
Mon Aug 20 2007 1:56 PM
SteveP says
Why is it everytime I see TRD I immediately think it says \"turd\"?
Mon Aug 20 2007 2:49 PM
biturbo says
Toyota does not get it, as always...
FWD = crap, 323 HP FWD = crazy !
Mon Aug 20 2007 2:55 PM
Gojia says
& people talk about Acura putting too much power to the front wheels.
Mon Aug 20 2007 9:39 PM
HECTOR says
Agree with all of you. WTF are they thinking?
Mon Aug 20 2007 10:32 PM
kbohip says
They should call this car the "Torque steer special".
Tue Aug 21 2007 11:52 AM
surok says
i'll go test drive one. and ill tell you all about it..
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