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The FJ Cruiser is powered by a high-compression 4.0L
(242.1 c.i.) V6 engine, a 24-valve, double-overhead-cam (DOHC) unit that
produces 239 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque – nearly double the
numbers produced by the six-cylinder engine of the FJ40. Many special
engineering touches help make this engine a model of efficiency, power
and smoothness. These include Toyota’s Variable Valve Timing with
intelligence (VVT-i) system; special lightweight pistons with
resin-coated skirts to help reduce friction and noise; a two-stage,
variable-length intake manifold, which improves mid-range to high-speed
performance; newly designed 12-orifice fuel injectors; Toyota’s Direct
Ignition System (DIS), which eliminates the distributor and its
associated wiring; and a lightweight electronic throttle. The EPA lists
the FJ Cruiser’s city/highway fuel-economy ratings at 18/22 mpg (4×2)
and 17/21 mpg (4×4 automatic). |