The GR DKR Hilux T1+, Toyota Gazoo Racing’s all-new Dakar challenger, has been confirmed for Dakar 2022. The all-new design has exited the prototype stage. Still, it will continue developing and refining in the weeks leading up to the Dakar Rally, which starts early in January 2022. As a result of pursuing making an ever-better car throughout the Dakar experience, the new car represents the most significant technological leap for the Toyota Dakar programme since its inception in 2011.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux T1+. Photo: Toyota Gazoo Racing

Powered by a 3.5 litre twin-turbo V6 engine pulled from the latest Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport, the GR DKR Hilux T1+ features more low-down torque than its predecessor, as well as gains in terms of engine weight. The new engine’s performance is governed by the rules as set out by the FIA. It offers 298kW of power and 660Nm of torque, which is well within the performance capability of the production engine. However, the overall weight of the car is up to 2,000 kg as per the regulations.
Dakar Rally: Toyota Gazoo Racing GR DKR Hilux T1+

Thanks to the competent production version of the Land Cruiser 300 twin-turbo V6 engine, the team was able to work with the engine in stock form. The standard Toyota turbos are used, as well as a standard intercooler. The orientation of the intercooler is different for the race car, but the part itself remains stock, as it is inheren...