Toyota Camry TS-01
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The Toyota Camry TS-01 is a concept car based on the Toyota MCV30 Camry
. It was designed and built mainly using resources of Toyota Australia
, and was unveiled at the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show in Australia.
The external and interior design were done by Toyota Style Australia, led by Paul Beranger. The concept car was named the TS-01 after Toyota's F1 drivers Jarno Trulli
and Ralf Schumacher
.
The aim of the Camry TS-01 was to showcase the skill of Toyota Australia designers and engineers. The Camry TS-01 is a fully functional concept car, and accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.0 seconds.
In addition, the Camry TS-01 was a precursor that contributed to the launch of TRD
Australia, to create performance enhanced versions of Toyota vehicles, similar to FPV
(Ford), Ralliart
(Mitsubishi
) and HSV
(Holden
).
It features a tuned version of the 1MZ-FE V6 engine, producing 185 kW (248 hp) of power and 320 newton metre of torque. This is 28 and 12% higher than the power and torque figures of the production Camry V6 respectively. This was achieved by the inclusion of a TRD supercharger. The Camry TS-01 is a front wheel drive vehicle.
The car has a 5-speed manual transmission, together with a heavy duty clutch adapted from the Toyota Team Racing rally Corolla.
In addition to this, suspension and steering settings and geometry have been altered, while the vehicle has had its ride height reduced to the minimum ADR permitted height.
The modified ECU had been mapped in Japan by Toyota Australia engineers.
Brakes were also changed, with the front brakes increasing in diameter from 280 mm (11 in) to 325 mm (12.8 in) two pot calipers, and changes had been made to the brake booster calibration, brake bias and pedal ratio.
The Camry TS-01 features a number of changes to exterior styling over the production Camry. All body parts were sourced locally in Australia.
The Camry TS-01 has exterior styling changes which include unique 14 spoke alloy wheels wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres, wheel flares, unique side skirts, a unique front bumper with integrated round fog lights, a unique rear bumper with dual exhaust tips, an F1 inspired rear spoiler with a centre mounted rear brake light, modified side door mirrors, and a revised grille and bonnet.
The Camry TS-01 is painted in a unique deep red colour.
Toyota Camry (ACV30)
The Toyota Camry XV30 is a mid-size car that was produced by Toyota between 2001 and 2006. The XV30 series represented the fifth generation of the Toyota Camry in all markets outside of Japan, which followed a different generational lineage. The XV30 Camry range is split into different model codes...
. It was designed and built mainly using resources of Toyota Australia
Toyota Australia
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, or Toyota Australia, is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, which is based in Japan. TMCA markets Toyota products and manages motorsport, advertising and business operations for Toyota Motor Corporation in Australia...
, and was unveiled at the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show in Australia.
The external and interior design were done by Toyota Style Australia, led by Paul Beranger. The concept car was named the TS-01 after Toyota's F1 drivers Jarno Trulli
Jarno Trulli
Jarno Trulli is an Italian Formula One racing driver. He has been a regular in Formula One since 1997, driving for Minardi, Prost, Jordan, Renault and Toyota. He won the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix for Renault, his only Grand Prix victory to date. He is known for being a qualification expert...
and Ralf Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher is a German racing driver, and the younger brother of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher...
.
The aim of the Camry TS-01 was to showcase the skill of Toyota Australia designers and engineers. The Camry TS-01 is a fully functional concept car, and accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.0 seconds.
In addition, the Camry TS-01 was a precursor that contributed to the launch of TRD
Toyota Racing Development
Toyota Racing Development or TRD is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion cars. TRD is responsible both for improving street cars for more performance and supporting Toyota's racing interests around the world. TRD produces various tuning products and accessories, including...
Australia, to create performance enhanced versions of Toyota vehicles, similar to FPV
Ford Performance Vehicles
Ford Performance Vehicles is the Melbourne-based, premium performance vehicle partner of automobile manufacturer Ford Australia. The company, which is as a joint venture between Prodrive and Ford Australia, has produced a range of Ford based models under the FPV brand name since April...
(Ford), Ralliart
Ralliart
Ralliart was the high-performance and motorsports division of Mitsubishi Motors. It was responsible for development and preparation of the company's rally racing and off-road racing vehicles, as well as the development of high-performance models and parts available to the public...
(Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi Group , Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company that consists of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi brand, trademark and legacy...
) and HSV
Holden Special Vehicles
Holden Special Vehicles is the officially designated performance vehicle partner of Australian automobile manufacturer Holden. Established in 1987 and based in Clayton, Victoria, the company modifies Holden models such as the Commodore, Caprice and Ute and markets them under the HSV brandname.-...
(Holden
Holden
GM Holden Ltd is an automaker that operates in Australia, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors in 1931...
).
Performance changes
The Camry TS-01 features significant performance changes over the production Camry V6.It features a tuned version of the 1MZ-FE V6 engine, producing 185 kW (248 hp) of power and 320 newton metre of torque. This is 28 and 12% higher than the power and torque figures of the production Camry V6 respectively. This was achieved by the inclusion of a TRD supercharger. The Camry TS-01 is a front wheel drive vehicle.
The car has a 5-speed manual transmission, together with a heavy duty clutch adapted from the Toyota Team Racing rally Corolla.
In addition to this, suspension and steering settings and geometry have been altered, while the vehicle has had its ride height reduced to the minimum ADR permitted height.
The modified ECU had been mapped in Japan by Toyota Australia engineers.
Brakes were also changed, with the front brakes increasing in diameter from 280 mm (11 in) to 325 mm (12.8 in) two pot calipers, and changes had been made to the brake booster calibration, brake bias and pedal ratio.
Exterior styling changes
The Camry TS-01 has exterior styling changes which include unique 14 spoke alloy wheels wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres, wheel flares, unique side skirts, a unique front bumper with integrated round fog lights, a unique rear bumper with dual exhaust tips, an F1 inspired rear spoiler with a centre mounted rear brake light, modified side door mirrors, and a revised grille and bonnet.
The Camry TS-01 is painted in a unique deep red colour.