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Toyota has set the record for the world's fastest SUV

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Toyota has set the record for the world's fastest SUV as a modified Land Cruiser hit speeds of 230 miles per hour (370km/h).

The turbocharged vehicle rocketed along a 2.5 mile (4km) California runway to beat the previous record of 211 miles per hour (340km/h).

Dubbed the 'Land Speed Cruiser' by the daredevil team, the SUV underwent a myriad of modifications to get it up to pace.


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The custom-built, 2,000-horsepower Cruiser had two turbochargers added to its regular 381hp, 5.7L V8 engine to increase its power output five-fold.

Alongside several other engine modifications, the SUV had wider tires and reduced suspension to boost its top speed.

It took former NASCAR driver Carl Edwards just two attempts to break the SUV land speed record.

Modifications to the car's volleyball-sized turbochargers allowed the racer to add 19 miles per hour (30km/h) to his first attempt.




While Toyota may have claimed the overall title, Bentley still holds the record for the fastest unmodified production SUV, having reached 187mph (301kph) on a test track prior to its release in September 2015.
 
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Good lord! 707 HP supercharged Hemi in a SUV. :eek:

There is supposed to be a 3 row durango as well. I want one.
 
I thought SUV's were normally a little smaller... What we have here is something the size of a traditional 4x4
 
Hmm all that empty space in the back of that SUV. I wunder what that space cut be used for o_O?

Now i know squeeze this engine in there and keep the V8 in the front as well. V16 Quad-turbo beast. If you shall know when this engine is finish and ready for the road it shut be good for 3000 HP on pump gas and with race fuel op to 5000 HP and together with the V8 2000 HP that makes it up to 7000 HP in total. That makes me...
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Vroom Vroom.
 
It took former NASCAR driver Carl Edwards just two attempts to break the SUV land speed record.
I bet the first attempt he spent going in circles, until he remembered he wasn't on an oval track :roll:
 
Awesum, going to go match this on my xeon!
 
The godspeed funeral car!

For special moments when you want to make a statement. Like arriving at your own funeral in a fireball :D
 
Good lord! 707 HP supercharged Hemi in a SUV. :eek:
I know someone who has a Challenger with the supercharged 6.2L Hellcat.
 
I liked the old Renault Espace F1 project better... it sounds just better... not like new F1 lawn mowers.
 
The speed is impressive, but the looks? umm I'd rather get a Camry:D
 
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