Toyota->ke88 will have its hands full at the 2014 SEMA Auto Show.->ke216 But don’t tell that to the company because it’s probably enjoying all the attention it’s getting. Its lineup of trucks->ke1311 is dotted with interesting projects, one of which is the Tacoma TRD chase vehicle that’s doing double-duty in the coming weeks. First up, it’ll be at SEMA, proudly showing off all of its customization details in front of the world’s biggest gathering of auto aftermarket-heads. Immediately after SEMA, the Tacoma TRD will be part of a collection of Toyotas that will head south to Ensenada, Mexico to be part of the 47th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

If you’re familiar with the Baja 1000, you know that it’s not one of the most glamorous races in the world, nor is it for the faint of heart. That’s a big reason why Toyota and TRD went to great lengths to customize this particular Tacoma,->ke1042 allowing it to serve its purpose as a support vehicle for another SEMA attendee, the Tundra TRD Pro Desert Race Truck.

Since it’s going to be spending most of its time in the desert, the Tacoma TRD was fully customized to handle the rigors of off-road racing. It’s not going to compete in the race, but it’s better to be prepared for it anyway, right?

It may not end up being as glamorous as the Tundra TRD Pro Desert Race Truck itself, but the Tacoma TRD is still a wonderful creation that illustrate the pickup’s impressive versatility. Whether it’s being used as an off-road partner or it’s being custom-fitted to become a full-fledged support vehicle, the Tacoma TRD has the chops to be successful in whatever environment it finds itself in.

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Toyota Tacoma TRD in detail

There’’s a lot that went on in the creation of the Toyota Tacoma TRD. Certainly, there are a lot of parts added to it that normally wouldn’t make it into a production Tacoma. Tuning shop N-Fab, in particular, plays an important role in building the Tacoma TRD. For one, the 40-inch light bar from Rigid E-series is mounted on an N-Fab mount. Likewise, the custom bed bar, roof mount, light bar, and rock rail all come from N-Fab.

In addition to N-Fab, the Tacoma TRD also receives plenty of help from noted winch manufacturer Smittybilt and its XRC-9.5K Generation 2 winch, to go with a power air tank, and an aluminum fairlead with 8g/10g connectors. The Tacoma TRD is also the beneficiary of an aluminum jack from Jegs Pro, as well as a large, metal Coleman cooler.

The interior of the Tacoma TRD is more subdued, thanks to the decision to dress up the seats in a two-tone full leather trim with matching TRD logos on the headrests. Even the pickup truck's dashboard is treated to a visual and material upgrade with the addition of a carbon-fiber interior kit courtesy of Superior Dash.

The Tacoma TRD didn't receive any engine modifications so expect to see the same engine choices from the standard model. The base unit is a 2.7-liter, inline-four engine that pumps out 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. That’s good enough to cover 0 to 60 mph in about 10 seconds to go with an estimated top speed of 115 mph and a max tow rating of 3,500 pounds.

Next up on that list is a 4.0-liter, V-6 engine that produces 236 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. This V-6 allows the Tacoma to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in about 8 seconds with a top speed of 115 mph and a max tow rating of 6,500 pounds.

Last but certainly not least is the 4.0-liter, supercharged V-6 that develops an impressive 296 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. This top-of-the-line trim accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just under seven seconds to go with a top speed of 115 mph and a max tow rating of 6,500 pounds.

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