Performance Review: Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Toyota Sequoia Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Toyota Sequoia has a 5663cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Sequoia shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Sequoia's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2583 kgs (5694 lbs) this makes the Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 2 or the give or take 50kg.

The Toyota Sequoia shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5663cc 32V V8 engine produces 381 bhp (284 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 401 lb-ft (543.6 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Toyota Sequoia you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2001 Lexus SC 430 4.3 (172.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Toyota Sequoia.

The Toyota Sequoia has a Power to weight ratio of 147.5 bhp per ton and 155.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Sequoia competing with the 2001 Lexus SC 430 4.3 (172.2 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe (172.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Toyota Sequoia generating around 155.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (180.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Lotus Elise 1.8 S2 Sport 190 (180.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.8 secs, this made the Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 as fast as the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the 2013 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.60 secs) the or the 2013 Peugeot 208 GTi 1.6 Turbo (6.60 secs). This Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 is also faster than the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs) the and the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Sequoia and the 2008 Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8

When talking about the performance of the Toyota Sequoia on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.96 secs @ 91.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 (14.90 secs), the 1966 Buick Riviera 6.6l V8 (14.90 secs), and the 2011 KIA Optima 2.0 Turbo (14.90 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 131mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Sequoia equals the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 then how about the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph), the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (142 mph), or the 2013 Lexus IS 350 (142 mph).

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