“Historically, only half of the racers finish this incredible test of man and machine, but we’re confident the Fifth Generation 4Runner will be a major contender in the stock mini class and can handle the grueling course,” Les Unger, Toyota motorsports manager said in a release.
To have a good chance at finishing the race, behind the wheel of the 4Runner will put Ivan “Ironman” Stewart, 22-time SCORE Baja race winner and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame member since 2006.
The car will be co-driven by Bob Ditner/Zach Zwillinger (start line to Borrego Junction), Ken Ziesemer/Mark Sasaki (San Felipe loop), Joe Nolan/Paul Williamsen (Borrego to Valle De La Trinidad) and Ivan Stewart/Bob Ditner (Valle De La Trinidad to the finish line).
“I’m thrilled to have been chosen to be one of the drivers to once again prove the toughness and durability of Toyota vehicles. I’m sure the Fifth Generation 4Runner will be tough enough to survive even my Iron foot,” Stewart said.
The 4Runner packs a 4.0l V6 engine, developing 270 horsepower (34 horsepower more compared to the prior V6 and 10 horsepower more as compared to the V8 unit available on the previous generation) and 278 lb-ft of torque.
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