Toyota Unveils New “Dynamic Force” Engine Family Coming to the U.S.
Okay, we get it, it’s advanced, but what about the power?
Toyota of Japan has released this engine dyno of the 2.5-liter variant. Granted, this a baseline, and each car will likely feature different tuning, but it’s a baseline none-the-less. So, what does it tell us? In 2.5-liter form this engine is producing 250 nM (185 lb-ft) of peak torque, with over 80% of that available above 2,000 RPM. Additionally, a 150 kW (202 horsepower) figure is quoted. It’s not scaled the same, but peak engine power looks to be around 6,000 RPM, with an indicated red line of 6,800 RPM.
Now, scaling that down, it’s a fair guess that in 2.0-liter form, like the M20A-FKS, this engine architecture is good for about 120 kW and 200 nM of torque. That’s 161 horsepower, and 148 lb-ft of torque for us Americans. Now, if our match sounds too simplistic, work with us here: Toyota’s own literature says this engine architecture produces 60 kW per liter of displacement. This isn’t just guesswork.
Pair that with the available 6-speed manual transmission, and put it in a lightweight body, like the 2019 Corolla, and that sounds like a fun daily driver to us. Oh, and based on this hyper efficient powertrain, in a 2,800-lb car, we could be looking at a quick, 40 MPG capable Corolla. And did we mention it looks like this! What a time to be alive.
