RPM@100 kph GPS

[PradoJim Member Find all posts View Profile Close PradoJim]

Just for interest sake, and no other reason
I have a new 2.8L GD Prado, 6 speed auto (less than 1 week old) with stock configuration.
At 100km/hr (exactly as per GPS) Speedo indicates 103.5km/hr, and in 6th gear the engine is doing 1600rpm'
At 100km/hr is 5th gear the engine is doing 1900 rpm.

Anyway, just for interest sake

And that is interesting. That's a huge drop in rpm in 6th, and all from a smaller donk. I did look at the new Pajero Sport (the "new" Challenger) but rejected it for a couple of reasons. One of them was I felt uncomfortable with that tiny little 2.2 litre doing all that work (Amarok only has a 2 litre but then, despite its apparent brilliance, I wouldn't take one of those 'round Australia either).

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

An F1 car runs an engine that is 1.6L... And close enough to 1000bhp with recovery systems.

Don't get hung up on the 200cc reduction. How it performs is the key. I wouldn't get an Amarok either but that is more to do with the whole package than just the motor.

[MacroP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MacroP]

Would be interesting to know the axle code for the new Prado with the 2.8 engine (both manual and auto).

[PradoJim Member Find all posts View Profile Close PradoJim]

Interestingly, aviation goes the other way with its piston engine small 'planes. Just an example, only 180 hp from a 5.9 litre flat 4. Reliability being the issue there.

I'd buy a 2.8 if I could afford it, the engine size not an issue there. I've done a very recent 4wd trip with a mate who turned up with a brand new Hilux 2.8 with 150 klm on the ODO. Very capable right outta the box. He just needs to make sure the boss never finds out.

I agree with you re the Amarok, it's not the 2 litre donk, it's the whole package.