Tuned Toyota Fortuner runs quarter mile in 12.9 seconds

Going into the 12-second mark in quarter mile (0-400) drag racing is no easy task. Often, getting to the 12's involves choosing the right platform to build on and a lot of time and money spent on modifications. However, one shop has managed to enter the 12-second zone with - of all things - a diesel SUV.

Profab used a Toyota Fortuner as their base to set the record run. The tuning shop modified the 3.0-liter 1KD-FTV diesel engine by fabricating a custom turbo kit attached to a F55V turbocharger with a Profab custom front mount intercooler and aluminum charge pipes. An AEM water/methanol injection kit and and electric fuel pump was also installed together with a Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS) nitrous kit to make the most out of their setup. The ECU was also tuned inhouse, which combined with all the modifications pushes out 373 all-wheel horsepower and 819 Nm of torque on a Dynojet.

The Fortuner was able to do a 13.0-second pass during its first few passes during the first day of the Triple 8 Cup last weekend. It already managed to beat the previous diesel record holder in the country, which was a Mitsubishi Montero that had a 13.7-second run. Later in the afternoon, the Fortuner managed to breach into the 12-second range with a 12.9 run. The run was done using 20-inch Achilles UHP tires, with the only weight reduction performed being removal of the 2^nd and 3^rd row benches as well as the front passenger seat. This currently makes it the fastest drag diesel SUV in the country, and the first 12-second diesel car.

Ironically, the Profab's Fortuner appears like any other one found on the road. Apart from the wheels and the front mount intercooler, no one would expect that a casual looking SUV is capable of doing a 12-second pass. To put this feat into perspective, a 12-second car here would likely be a Honda or a Toyota lightened with carbon fiber bits coupled with a really aggressive engine setup.

We would like to congratulate Profab for achieving this feat.