2007 Toyota Aurion Prodigy GSV40R — "isn't that a Camry?" Why yes, yes it is
- 3.5L 2GR-FE N/A
- Peak torque of 336NM at 4700rpm
- Peak power of 268hp at 6200rpm (at the crank, its more around 213hp by the time it gets to the wheels)
- 6 speed U660E automatic (with "manual mode")
- FWD
- Open diff, axle tramping, understeering land barge
- 250,856km, getting close to 20,000km since the rebuild
- Cruise control
- Auto climate dual zone AC
- Leather seats
- Auto headlights
- Traction control without the button, requires extensive tap dancing lessons to turn TC off (Toyota's park brake foot brake pedal code)
- Foot parking brake
- Towball with a very optimistic 500kg unbraked rating
- Aftermarket 7" touchscreen head unit, excellent for maps and OBD2 temperatures
After 11 years in the family the pink milkshake nearly saw its fate, the rebuild:
- Second hand transmission with torque converter
- New filter and input shaft seal
- Top end engine refresh (all gaskets)