Built for the most extreme desert racing, this Tundra TRD Pro is headed to Vegas for the SEMA show->ke216 November 4th through 7th. Then it will truck down to the famous town of Ensenada, Mexico to compete in the Full Size Stock class of the Baja 1000 taking place November 12th through 16th.

“The Baja 1000 is the ultimate proving grounds for research and development,” said Toyota Pickup Trucks Chief Engineer Mike Sweers. “It helps us to continuously improve our trucks.” The truck->ke1311 started life as a regular (if you can call it that) Tundra TRD Pro and was turned into a Baja racer complete with a gutted interior with racing seats, a full roll cage, heavily upgraded suspension components with remote reservoir shock absorbers, a few engine tweaks, and massive BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires. Off-road lights will guide the way after dark and two spare tires ride along in case of trouble.

In case that trouble is more severe or the truck just needs refueling, Toyota->ke88 is bringing three additional support trucks; another Tundra,->ke485 a 4Runner,->ke1844 and a Tacoma,->ke1042 with all being TRD Pro editions. Each is outfitted with numerous modifications to help deal with the harsh terrain and case truck duties.

Toyota is bringing along racing legend Ivan “Ironman” Stewart as the teams coach and mentor while Toyota’s own Sweers will serve as one of two navigators.

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Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Desert Race Truck in detail

Under the Tundra TRD Pro Baja Truck’s hood sits a 5.7-liter V-8. A specialty air-intake system keeps the desert dust from clogging airflow while specialty inner fender wells give a dressier appearance. The remote reservoirs for the massive shocks are visible on the firewall and below the air intake.

The Tundra’s plush cabin has been traded for a no-nonsense place of business. A full roll cage protects three occupants seated in race seats and buckled in with five-point safety harnesses.

The truck’s appearance looks stock but the large BFGoodrich tires are a dead giveaway. The graphics and sponsorship logos also let onlookers know this isn’t your average Toyota Tundra.

Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra has an updated look for 2014 with a new, bolder grille, a revised cargo bed, and a more ergonomic interior. A new trim level called the 1794 Edition moves the Tundra further up-market than its ever been and includes plenty of western designs and influences.

Under the hood lies a 5.7-liter iForce V-8 making 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. For those not wanting the top-trim engine, a 270-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 and a 310-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 are offered.

The Tundra TRD Pro gets the 5.7-liter V-8, upgraded suspension components, underbody skid plates, larger tires, and several TRD Pro markings, body stampings, and interior upgrades.

Prices start at $25,920 for the base truck and rise up to $47,320 for the 1794 Edition.