Toyota Racing Development

Toyota Racing Development Logo.

Austin Hill driving a Toyota Tundra at the 2019 JEGS 200.

Toyota Racing Development (also known by its abbreviation TRD) is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus and formerly Scion cars. TRD is responsible both for improving street cars for more performance and supporting Toyota's racing interests around the world. TRD produces various tuning products and accessories, including performance suspension components, superchargers, and wheels. TRD parts are available through Toyota dealers, and are also available as accessories on brand-new Toyotas and Scions. Performance parts for Lexus vehicles are now labeled as F-Sport and performance Lexus models are labeled F to distinguish Lexus's F division from TRD.

As of June 2013 there are currently two official branches of TRD: TRD Japan (a.k.a. Toyota Technocraft) and TRD USA. Each of these branches has both a performance tuning division and a race (or competition) division. In 2018, TRD Japan and Toyota Modellista merged to form Toyota Customizing & Development Co., Ltd (TCD).

TRD Japan's Race Division concentrates on the Super GT Series (JGTC), All-Japan Formula Three Championship Series, Esso Formula Toyota Series, and Netz Cup races (Vitz and 86/BRZ Race Series). Many of these activities has been rebranded under the Toyota Gazoo Racing brand, following the merger of TRD Japan into TCD banner.

TRD USA's Race Division, known as 'Toyota Racing', competes in NASCAR, NHRA Top Fuel and Funny car, IMSA GT Daytona, Pirelli World Challenge TCA, Formula Drift, TORC, USAC, and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Former competitions include the Baja 1000, Grand-Am, CART/Champ Car and the Indy Racing League. In association with All American Racers, TRD USA was responsible for developing engines for the Eagle HF89/90 and Eagle MkIII Grand Touring Prototypes.^[1]

TRD is not to be confused with Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG), which is located in Cologne, Germany and currently operates Toyota's FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) factory team under the name Toyota Gazoo Racing.^[2] Within Toyota, TMG is a completely separate entity from, and therefore not under the control of, TRD. Former TMG activities include operating the Toyota Formula One Team (also known as Panasonic Toyota Racing), which competed in the FIA Formula One World Championship (F1). TMG also competed in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as Toyota Team Europe with the famous Celica GT-Four and rally versions of the Corolla, and two attempts (in 1998 and 1999) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the GT-One.

Toyota Australia introduced a TRD division in August 2007, with the supercharged Aurion V6, followed by a high-performance variant of the 4WD Hilux in April 2008.^[3] Speculation suggested a third model was likely to be a RAV4. TRD was aimed to compete with local in-house tuning shops Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) and Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV). However, in December 2008 Toyota Australia announced it would be ceasing production of its TRD range. The decision took effect on 31 March 2009.^[4]

TRD parts[]

A wheel bearing the TRD logo on a Toyota 86.

TRD offers bolt-on headers, sport mufflers, and cat-back exhausts that are 50 state emission legal. Cold air intakes are also sold but not always emission legal. Suspension equipment includes coilovers, springs, dampers and struts, suspension tower braces, sway bars, and wheel upgrades as well. Braking hardware includes full brake kits including calipers, rotors and stainless steel braided brake lines. Separate performance brake pads are also sold. Oil and air filters are offered. Engine head gaskets and camshafts are sold as well. A number of cosmetic modifications are available among other performance equipment.

TRD supercharged engine list[]

When install is performed by a Toyota dealer, the 3/36,000 mile warranty extends to the supercharger, otherwise the vehicle retains the factory warranties and the supercharger is covered by a 12 month/unlimited mileage warranty. As of 2015 all TRD Superchargers have been discontinued and ceased production, but all warranties will still be acknowledged.^[5]^[6]

4A-GZE 1.6 L I4 (Roots)[]

AE92 Corolla 1987–1991 (Japan only)
AE101 Corolla 1991–1995 (Japan only)
AW11 MR2 1986–1989 (Japan, 1988-1989 North America)
AE92 Sprinter 1987–1991 (Japan only)
AE101 Sprinter 1991–1995 (Japan only)

1ZZ-FE 1.8 L I4 (Roots)[]

2003–04 Matrix
2003–04 Corolla
2003–04 Pontiac Vibe (factory warranty from GM rather than Toyota, but same rules apply)

2AZ-FE 2.4 L I4 (centrifugal)[]

2005–2010 Scion tC
2008–2009 Scion xB

1MZ-FE 3.0 L V6 (Roots)[]

1994–96 Camry Requires minor modification. (discontinued)
1997–00 Camry (discontinued)
1998–00 Sienna (discontinued)
1999–00 Solara (discontinued)

5VZ-FE 3.4 L V6 (Roots)[]

1995–04 Tacoma
1997–98 T100
2000–03 Tundra
1996–02 4Runner

2GR-FZE 3.5 L V6 (Roots)[]

2008– TRD Aurion (factory installed, world's first Eaton supercharged production car)^[7]

1GR-FE 4.0 L V6 (Roots)[]

2005–2015 Tacoma
2007–09 FJ Cruiser
2003-09 4Runner

1FZ-FE 4.5 L I6[]

1995–97 Landcruiser

2UZ-FE 4.7 L V8[]

2000–09 Tundra
2003 GX 470
2003–09 4Runner

3UR-FE 5.7 L V8 (Roots, Eaton , air to liquid intercooler)[]

2007– Tundra
2008– Sequoia

Current models[]

2020 Toyota Avalon TRD

Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium
Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport
Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Toyota Tundra SR5, Limited, Platinum, or 1794 Edition with TRD Sport package
Toyota Tundra SR5, Limited, Platinum, or 1794 Edition with TRD Off-Road package
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro (USA and Canada only)
Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport
Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
Toyota Camry TRD
Toyota Avalon TRD

References[]

^ Martin, J.A.; Fuller, M.J. (2008). Inside IMSA's Legendary GTP Race Cars: The Prototype Experience. US: Motorbooks.
^ "Toyota Motorsport GmbH". Toyota Motorsport GmbH. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
^ McMahon, Bruce (2008-04-12). "Hot Hi-Lux from TRD". Queensland Newspapers. Australia. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
^ "Toyota leaves TRD out in the cold". AUSmotive.com. Australia. 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
^ Siu, Jason (2015-06-06). "Toyota Discontinues TRD Supercharger Program". AutoGuide. US. Retrieved 2016-03-17.
^ Esterdahl, Tim (2015-06-06). "Toyota Discontinues TRD Supercharger". PickupTrucks.com. US. Retrieved 2016-03-17.
^ Torr, Feann (2007-10-04). "Road Test: TRD Aurion". Web Wombat. Australia. Retrieved 2013-06-01.

External links[]

[IMSAGTPCars-1] Martin, J.A.; Fuller, M.J. (2008). Inside IMSA's Legendary GTP Race Cars: The Prototype Experience. US: Motorbooks.

[Toyota_Motorsport_GmbH_official_website-2] "Toyota Motorsport GmbH". Toyota Motorsport GmbH. Retrieved 2018-07-01.

[3] McMahon, Bruce (2008-04-12). "Hot Hi-Lux from TRD". Queensland Newspapers. Australia. Retrieved 2013-06-01.

[4] "Toyota leaves TRD out in the cold". AUSmotive.com. Australia. 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2013-06-01.

[5] Siu, Jason (2015-06-06). "Toyota Discontinues TRD Supercharger Program". AutoGuide. US. Retrieved 2016-03-17.

[6] Esterdahl, Tim (2015-06-06). "Toyota Discontinues TRD Supercharger". PickupTrucks.com. US. Retrieved 2016-03-17.

[TRD_Aurion_webwombat-7] Torr, Feann (2007-10-04). "Road Test: TRD Aurion". Web Wombat. Australia. Retrieved 2013-06-01.

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