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Toyota Unveils 2017 Dakar Rally Machine
Toyota has unveiled the 2017 Dakar rally car, the Hilux Evo, with which the Japanese automaker is set to enter one of the world's toughest off-road event. This off-road pickup truck is being developed by Toyota South Africa in collaboration with Toyota Gazoo Racing.
The Hilux Evo is powered by a naturally aspirated 5-litre, V8 engine, identical to one which was used in previous version Hilux. Only change will be the 38mm air restrictor due to regulation changes.
Toyota Hilux Evo is equipped with two-wheel-drive rather than four-wheel-drive. By this engineers have benefited with reduced weight and ability to mount the powertrain between the axles for better weight distribution. The new chassis also offers a wide range of suspension travel and in turn larger wheels can be fitted into the pick-up truck.
The Hilux Evo will be piloted by Qatari driver and former Dakar winner Nasser Al-Attiyah alongside South African drivers Giniel de Villiers and Leeroy Poulter. The 2017 Dakar rally will commence from January 2, spanning across Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.
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