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Can you even remember the last time you came across a sporty second-generation Toyota Tacoma? Dubbed X-Runners, these trucks are extremely rare, and some of them even came with dealer-installed superchargers courtesy of TRD.
The Tacoma X-Runner made its debut in 2005, powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine with 236 hp and 266 lb-ft (361 Nm) of torque. It was Toyota’s direct response to the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, although the Ford certainly had more power at its disposal.
Unlike regular Tacoma trucks, the X-Runner had a short-throw six-speed manual transmission instead of a five-speed one. While the standard Tacoma also came with all-wheel drive, the X-Runner sent its power exclusively to the rear wheels with the help of a limited-slip differential.
It also sat closer to the road by two inches (5 cm) and came with a tweaked suspension, hood scoop, body kit, new wheels, and a rear-mounted X-Brace to stiffen up the rear end—which is why it’s called X-Runner. Options included a TRD/Magnuson supercharger and a TRD brake kit, both of which can be found on this particular 2012 Barcelona Red Metallic model, getting auctioned off through Bring a Trailer.
The supercharger boosts power from the previously mentioned 236 hp to 300 hp, while the peak torque goes up to 345 lb-ft (468 Nm). That means you can get from zero to 60 mph (96 kph) in 6.0 seconds, which is pretty darn good, all things considered (an F-150 Raptor needs around 5.5 seconds).
Inside, this X-Runner boasts Graphite gray cloth upholstery on the seats, matching carpets, and a two-tone dashboard and door panels. It also has cruise control, air conditioning, rear jump seats, in-dash CD changer, and a few other useful amenities.
What's not so great about this truck is that it already has 25,000 miles (40,000 km) on that 4.0-liter V6, so it's not like you'd be breaking it in, if you got your hands on it. Then again, it looks like somebody already took really good care of it.
Unlike regular Tacoma trucks, the X-Runner had a short-throw six-speed manual transmission instead of a five-speed one. While the standard Tacoma also came with all-wheel drive, the X-Runner sent its power exclusively to the rear wheels with the help of a limited-slip differential.
It also sat closer to the road by two inches (5 cm) and came with a tweaked suspension, hood scoop, body kit, new wheels, and a rear-mounted X-Brace to stiffen up the rear end—which is why it’s called X-Runner. Options included a TRD/Magnuson supercharger and a TRD brake kit, both of which can be found on this particular 2012 Barcelona Red Metallic model, getting auctioned off through Bring a Trailer.
The supercharger boosts power from the previously mentioned 236 hp to 300 hp, while the peak torque goes up to 345 lb-ft (468 Nm). That means you can get from zero to 60 mph (96 kph) in 6.0 seconds, which is pretty darn good, all things considered (an F-150 Raptor needs around 5.5 seconds).
Inside, this X-Runner boasts Graphite gray cloth upholstery on the seats, matching carpets, and a two-tone dashboard and door panels. It also has cruise control, air conditioning, rear jump seats, in-dash CD changer, and a few other useful amenities.
What's not so great about this truck is that it already has 25,000 miles (40,000 km) on that 4.0-liter V6, so it's not like you'd be breaking it in, if you got your hands on it. Then again, it looks like somebody already took really good care of it.
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