The Fastest Toyota Cars
Toyota produces reliable and practical cars for everyday drivers, but what about their sports car lineup? Check out the fast Toyota cars that may put a Porsche to shame.
Written by Elaine Duvet
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
When it comes to function, efficiency, and reliability,
Toyota
is one of the best in the biz. While the established Japanese brand produces low-maintenance, affordable cars, it also applied the same skills to its sports cars.Fast Toyota cars from the ‘80s
The Toyota Corolla Mk V - AE86 was manufactured from the summer of 1983 to 1987. The small speedster “was made famous by Initial-D, a series depicting the rich and vibrant history of Japanese downhill racing. The 86 was able to overcome even Nissan GT-R skylines by virtue of its immensely light body and exemplary cornering capabilities,”
MotorBiscuit
notes. The monster of a car was powered by a 1.8-liter hp inline-four 4A-GE that made it easy for drivers to maintain top-end power when entering and exiting corners at higher rev rates. Did we mention it caps out at 7600 rpm?
The Celica GT-Four was produced from 1986 to 1999. The forgotten gem had a 2.0-liter inline-four cylinder engine, with over 200 hp with a turbo.
According to MotorBiscuit, “The GT-Four was made famous in the 1995 WRX Rally series due to an ingenious design which effectively allowed them to cheat by bypassing the restrictor plate. They were banned from the final 1995 race and all of the 1996 races.”
In the 1994 range, the GT-Four is still one of the highest-performing vehicles. You may also remember other shining stars like the Mk IV twin-turbo Supra and the MR2 Turbo. And this GT-Four continues to impress by reaching 60 mpg in only 6.3 seconds.
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Fast Toyota cars from the late 2000s
As far as minivans go, the 2020 Toyota Sienna is one fast Toyota car and more aggressive than you may think. The interior features high-quality materials and gives drivers an ample amount of cargo space. As you can imagine, the family friendly ride comes with a plethora of standard driver-assist features.
The 2020 Toyota Sienna sports a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 296 hp. And for its size, it only takes an impressive 6.9 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph.
Known for pimping up their rides, the 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD has 301 hp and convenience-focused standard features. “This dynamic sedan comes with all the basic safety features earning it high scores from some of the most trusted car websites like Cars.USNews and Car and Driver,”
HotCars
tells us. Buyers can select the 2021 TRD trim for either the Avalon or the Camry. Drivers enjoy a lively 3.5-liter V6 engine with 301 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. You’re looking at only 5.7 to reach 60 mph for this attractive and sporty sedan.
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro is among the fast Toyota cars that is also an off-road beast. The large SUV has 318 hp and comes with rear and front Fox shocks. According to HotCars, “Off-road adventures are further made easy and enjoyable with the Sequoia’s center differential lock accompanied by a 2-speed transfer case.”
The 2018 Toyota Tundra TRD offers 318 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. Starting at $30,000, the pickup truck sports a 5.7-liter L iForce V8 engine. The Tundra also has enough power to tow as much as 10,500 pounds. And, it only takes the truck 6.5 seconds to hit 60 mph.
The fastest Toyotas of the bunch
Up for adventure? The 381 hp 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is at your service. The base model offers a 5.7-liter V8 engine with an eight-speed transmission. And in seven seconds flat, the Land Cruiser can accelerate up to 60 mph. If you’re looking for an SUV with a third-row seat, opt for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition.
The 2022 Toyota GR 86 is a powerful little racer not to be missed. Instead of a 2-liter boxer-four engine, this one sports a 2.4-liter unit. Its horsepower also jumped from 205 to 288, with 184 lb-ft of torque. According to
CNET
, “The car sports an independent MacPherson front suspension setup and double wishbones in the rear for a joyous time while driving.”Best experienced with the stick, the six-speed manual transmission allows the auto to ramp up to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The base trim also comes with a set of 17-inch wheels.
The 2020 Toyota Supra is a relatively affordable sports car that also gives drivers a luxurious experience. For less than $50,000, the roadster features a six-cylinder engine with 335 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque.
According to HotCars, “With modern traction technologies and a ridiculously good automatic transmission, this is still enough to provide the supra with an acceleration time of 0 to 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds.” And in 9.5 seconds, the 2020 Supra can reach 100 mph.
If a Porsche or Lamborghini is out of your price range, the 2021 Toyota Supra might just be the next best thing. With 382 hp, the attractive exterior is inspired by the Old Celica. The $42,990 car offers a 3-liter six-cylinder engine with 368 lb-ft of torque.
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