2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser's Power!
Date: Sep 5th, 2007 8:49:53 pm - Subscribe
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The power of the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser has earned itself a lot of honors since the start of this year… No doubt, this off-road ride is a certified achiever… the toughest of the toughest! The 2008 FJ Cruiser went down from a long line of well-known off-road vehicles of Toyota. Several of these vehicles are still going through tough years after they appeared but are continuing to show that they are up to the challenge. The FJ is designed to climb 20˚ grades, ford 3-foot deep fast-moving water, and drive beyond rocks the size of your refrigerators!
So where on earth does the ‘08 FJ Cruiser gets its exceptional power?! Of course, where else, it’s under the hood my friend!
The heart of every vehicle… the Engine! Let’s get to know the components of FJ Cruiser’s powertrain! Check it out!
Engine specifications:
- Engine 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve SFI VVT-i V6 239 hp @ 5200 rpm; 278 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm
- Ignition: Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition System(TDIS)
- Transmission: 5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive (ECT); 6-speed manual (full-time 4WD model)
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel 2WD or part-time 4WD for automatic transmission models; full-time 4WD for manual transmission models; automatic limited-slip differential (2WD model)
Suspension
- Front: High-mounted, double-wishbone front suspension and stabilizer bar (click here to see how IFS works);
- Rear: 4-link rear suspension with lateral rod with coil springs and stabilizer bar (click here to see the rear suspension in action)
- Steering: Power-assisted variable-gear rack-and-pinion
- Turning circle diameter curb to curb (ft.) 41.8
- Brakes: Power-assisted 4-piston front/2-piston rear ventilated disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC): Standard
- Traction Control: Standard
- Active Traction Control Available (4WD model)
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