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#51 of 1954 2008 Sequoia performance compared to famous sports cars of the past. by trebor129

Dec 08, 2007 (5:15 pm)

I was just comparing the performance of the 6000+ lb 2008 Toyota Sequoia to some sports cars of the past...
 
http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroadtests/14341/tested-2008-toyota-sequoia-plat- inum-4wd.html
 
"We logged a 0-to-60-mph time of 6.6 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 15.2 seconds at 92 mph."
 
Cars which are about the same or slower:
 
http://www.exoticcarsite.com/0-60-quarter-mile-times.htm
 
 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 327 7.7 15.6
 Dodge Charger SE 440ci 7.4 15.2
 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB 8.2 17.0 (Magnum PI car)
 1983 Ferrari 308 GTBi Quattrovalvole 6.8 15.2
 1967 Ford Mustang (390ci V8 w/4spd) 7.4 15.6
 1994 Ford Mustang GT 6.7 15.1
 1993 Ford Taurus SHO 7.5 17.0
 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa 7.3 15.4
 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit 6.6 15.3 (James Bond car)
 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 6.6 15.2
 2003 Mini Cooper S, Manual 7.0 15.5
 1991 Nissan 300ZX Turbo (auto) 7.0 15.4
 1991 Toyota Supra Turbo 7.1 15.6

#52 of 1954 comparisons by juddsonr

Dec 09, 2007 (7:39 am)

I had a 93 SHO and it felt faster than that. Of course that was 15 years ago and I was 16.
 
Interesting compilation--I look forward to giving the sequoia a drive. I tried the 08 Land Cruiser last week and was very impressed with the engine and transmission combo.

#53 of 1954 Re: 2008 Sequoia performance compared to famous sports cars of the past. [t by nedzel

Dec 10, 2007 (7:42 am)

Replying to: trebor129 (Dec 08, 2007 5:15 pm)
Yup, it is interesting just how much performance has improved. I've got a 2003 V8 4WD 4Runner. 0-60 around 7.5 seconds. Mileage runs from 16-18 mpg. Weighs around 4600 lbs. 220 hp and 320 ft lbs of torque from a 4.7l V8.
 
My first car was a '78 Trans Am, 6.6l V8, 4-speed manual. 0-60 was around 7.5 seconds and mileage was ~12 mpg in the city and 17 mpg highway. At the time, that was considered a fast car.

#54 of 1954 Re: 2008 Sequoia performance compared to famous sports cars of the past. [trebor129] by sphere

Oct 08, 2008 (5:55 pm)

Replying to: trebor129 (Dec 08, 2007 5:15 pm)
Motor Trend:
 
0-60 6.2 sec
 
1/4 mile 14.7 sec
 
139Ft braking 60-0
 
0.72G lat. acceleration (second to Armada)
 
1800rpm at 60mph.
 
http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/suv/163_0806_fullsize_suv_comparison/specs_p- ricing.html

#55 of 1954 2008 Toyota Sequoia by cprov23

Sep 29, 2011 (6:45 pm)

#56 of 1954 2008 Sequoia by cprov23

Sep 01, 2006 (5:26 am)

Is there any reliable information as to the expected release date of the 2008 Sequoia? Also, will there be a redesign? Since the 2007 was not changed and the new redesigned Tundra platform has been announced, I'm assuming 2008 is a redesign.
 
Thanks.

#57 of 1954 Re: 2008 Sequoia [cprov23] by luvmy4runner

Sep 09, 2006 (9:53 pm)

Replying to: cprov23 (Sep 01, 2006 5:26 am)
Yes the 2008 Sequoia is going to be a redesign. It will be based on the 2007 Tundra and will come with (as on the new Tundra) an optional 5.7L V8 (so you can pull 10,000 lbs- like you really need it! LOL)..also, Lexus is going to be coming out with its own Sequoia in '08; just in case you want to drive in opulence and have towing power...

#58 of 1954 Re: 2008 Sequoia [luvmy4runner] by cprov23

Sep 10, 2006 (6:30 am)

Replying to: luvmy4runner (Sep 09, 2006 9:53 pm)
Thanks for the information above. Any speculation as to when in 2007 the new Sequoia will arrive at the dealerships?

#59 of 1954 Re: 2008 Sequoia [luvmy4runner] by kgolby

Sep 12, 2006 (4:02 pm)

Replying to: luvmy4runner (Sep 09, 2006 9:53 pm)
Can you give us any more info. regarding Lexus's new SUV for 2008? Would love to hear that they'll offer captain's chairs for the 2nd row, power lift gate, & of course a great looking dashboard.

#60 of 1954 Re: 2008 Sequoia [kgolby] by steve_ HOST

Sep 12, 2006 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: kgolby (Sep 12, 2006 4:02 pm)
Perhaps it would be better to take this over to the Future Vehicles board.

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