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Old 10-30-2007, 07:23 AM
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(MERGED) Diesel Tundra concept

http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/auto...radually1.html

looks may be subjective but at least they got the drivetrain right, discuss...
Old 10-30-2007, 07:31 AM
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Weak on power for such a big engine but I like the idea. And it's an I6 engine at that.
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My suspician is it's not "just" a concept....

Stay tuned!
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I dont think it looks all that bad. Definitely looks better than the new Chevrolets
Old 10-30-2007, 09:29 AM
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looks good, but I don't expect the real deal to be anything like that besides the body.
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Interesting. A little too "curvy" for me... tone it down just a little and that would be one sweet ride!
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no thanks, the interior threw me off. the body of the truck isnt too bad... just looks too **** bulky. a 5 speed manual? hmmmmm.
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HOT. Hino + Allison in a sweet looking package. I'd rock it.
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8.0 Liter? I think that and the 5 speed manual are doubtful. Probably 6 speed manual or auto and a smaller displacement with more hp and torque.
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Not crazy about the looks of the dually part, but I think in a single rear wheel format, that would look pretty good. And I am liking the Hino Allison combo. I would like to see Toyota get into the diesel truck market.
Old 10-30-2007, 11:20 AM
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I like the color and the 85mph top speed!
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The power levels are inline with what is offered in the Cummins ISC. I am guessing it would last a long time.
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The handshaker looks awkward. If in fact they stay with the Hino, maybe the blue oval crowd might see a CAT one day?
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Allison makes a manual tranny? News to me!

Also, why's the shifter so long? It's as high as the center of the steering wheel!!!
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well, from what i have seen on the next "ram" this rig look more like a Ram than the next Ram will. That said, an 8L I6 sure sounds nice to me. where i am standing, that is what the next ram should look like







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