Toyota Working on a New V8 Engine? What?

Just when you think you have things figured out, the universe sends you a little surprise to make you check yourself. For most of us that’s a surprise bill we forgot to pay, or forgetting to get gas before heading to work on a Monday morning. But for those of us at Toyota of Clermont, this feeling comes when Toyota does some surprising stuff that we, obviously weren’t expecting. It’s even worse when that thing has been going on for quite some time and we weren’t at all aware. Turns out, Toyota has been developing a turbocharged powerhouse V8 engine right under our noses since 2019.

Don’t worry, reader. We are also scratching our heads. Here at Toyota of Clermont we’re running through the specifics to riddle through what exactly is going on with this engine and what that means going forward. Let’s get it!

Always Expect the Unexpected

Just about every article we’ve delivered regarding the new Tundra has been all about how Toyota plans to get rid of its V8 engine for a twin-turbo V6. So, why are they filing patents for this type of Clermont Toyota engine now? Here are a few points to consider.

The Engine Will Likely Go in a Lexus Model

Being so wrapped up in Toyota models here at Toyota of Clermont, we often forget about Toyota’s luxurious little sibling, Lexus. Toyota’s luxury brand is highly sought-after and desirable to drivers everywhere and it’s an experimental playground. This is where Toyota plans to develop and patent self-driving technology, after all.

This engine, being so overpowered, could be featured in Lexus’ F (Flagship) line of performance vehicles in the near future. Most models currently use a 5.0L V8 so it wouldn’t be surprising to see a supercharged version.

It Could be Used in the Tundra or a New Land Cruiser

Wait, wait, wait, hear us out. This new super-charged engine could make it’s way into the Clermont Toyota Tundra or possibly a new North American Land Cruiser. Yes, this is heavily contradictory to just about everything we’ve told you about the upcoming Toyota truck, but think about it.

Most other automotive brands are expanding their truck lineups to include hybrid and electric versions and decreasing engine sizes in the name of better fuel efficiency. Toyota could be taking a step in the other direction to keep the heavy engine segment alive in the truck world. But, the configuration in the patent, what’s known as a Hot-V, is typically featured in luxury and performance vehicles (think Porsche, Cadillac, Aston Martin, etc.). While we’re not saying that the Clermont Toyota Tundra is undeserving of a V8 engine like that, it wouldn’t make much sense from a financial point. Plus, Toyota confirmed that the truck lineup will be seeing electrification soon. Bringing a powerhouse V8 engine back into the equation wouldn’t seem like the right move.

But, that’s not to say that this type of Clermont engine couldn’t make its way under the hood of a new North American Land Cruiser. We’ll see soon enough!

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