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"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve) 04/29/2014 at 18:15 • Filed to: None

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Found out this VERY interesting facts

0-60 MPH Time of a 2012 Toyota Rav-4 V6 - 6.3 Seconds (Clocked by Motor-trend)

Scion FR-S- 6.2 sec.

Mazda MX-5 -6.8 sec.

2011 VW Golf GTI- 6.4 sec.

Fiesta ST- 6.7 sec.

V-6 Mustang- 5.9 sec.

2010 V-6 Camaro- 6.0 sec.

Pentastar Challenger- 6.3 sec.

BMW 320i- 6.6 sec.

Pontiac Solstice-6.9 sec.

Honda Civic Si Coupe-6.4 sec.

Fiat 500 Abarth - 6.7 sec.

Porsche Cayenne V6- 7.3 sec.

2000 Porsche Boxster- 6.0 sec.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L Turbo- 6.0 sec.

Hyundai Veloster Turbo- 6.8 sec.

2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Twin-Turbo Wagon (2.8L V6) -6.0 sec.

2007 VW Touareg V10 TDI- 7.7 sec.

2011 VW Phaeton W12- 6.0 sec.

2014 CC R-Line 2.0-6.5 sec.

2010 Audi TT 2.0- 6.1 sec.

2011 Jaguar XF V6- 7.9 sec.

2010 Range Rover HSE- 6.3 sec.

2012 Mercedes Benz C250- 6.9 sec.

2013 Mercedes Benz ML350- 6.3 sec.

2014 Mercedes S350 BlueTEC- 7.0 sec.

2011 Mercedes SLK250 - 6.5 sec.

2014 Mercedes CLA 250- 6.2 sec.

Now this extensive list is NOT to show that the RAV-4 is faster than these cars. It is just to demonstrate how Bonkers the RAV-4 is with that V6, and that if you ever find yourselves beside any of these cars at a red-light, you just might have a chance to beat them.Or at least not make a public shaming from yourself.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:19

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Time to buy a RAV4

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:19

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As a former Toyota Tech I ill admit I spend some time hooning in one of these....

Even more surprising is the Tundra 5.7 Liter.

EL_ULY > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:20

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Tundras are in the mid to high 14's in the 1/4 mile. Not bad for a rolling steel planet

HammerheadFistpunch > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:22

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I talked to an engineer from Toyota about that and he admitted that the rav4 V6 was the companies attempt at a "fun car" since it didn't really have anything playful in the line up at the time. You feel pretty good in one, until a 2004-2005 Forester XT rolls up and spanks the Yota by a full second to 60. I ALMOST bought one (rav4) but the lack of manual, and the totalitarian traction control plus the lack of...well...fun sent me to subaru.

Nibby > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 04/29/2014 at 18:23

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DAT 5.7 IS SO MUCH FUN

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 04/29/2014 at 18:24

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My fathers sister has one with the V6; It is black and I have driven it. That V6 is just exactly as awesome as it looks like on paper.

CRider > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:25

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Breaking news : Reasonably powerful awd car accelerates reasonably quickly, still drives like a pontoon boat.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Nibby 04/29/2014 at 18:25

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We have discussed this before haha
I love that engine.... I want one in my Mazda beater truck..

Vicente Esteve > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 04/29/2014 at 18:26

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Ive read a lot of praise to the 5.7. Imagine if the 4 Runner had it! Whoops next Brilliant Idea has been leaked.

HammerheadFistpunch > Nibby 04/29/2014 at 18:26

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The super low final drive they use help a lot too. Big torque, lots of gears = massive acceleration.

Jayhawk Jake > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:28

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Lets see the Rav 4's autocross times...

Vicente Esteve > HammerheadFistpunch 04/29/2014 at 18:29

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Hahaha Toyotas Idea of fun is decorating their staplers.

Vicente Esteve > CRider 04/29/2014 at 18:30

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Yeah, I never said It would be Miata Like, its just cool to know how quick it is.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:31

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Start begging corpo toyota to place that engine in there haha

Vicente Esteve > Jayhawk Jake 04/29/2014 at 18:32

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CRider > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:33

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The Ford Flex Ecoboost does 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. Line that up next to a v6 Mustang and smoke it! Seriously, some of the high spec people movers have some real power.

Vicente Esteve > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 04/29/2014 at 18:33

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hahah I feel it is going to be a well received Brilliant Idea

HammerheadFistpunch > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:33

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sort of. This is a factory hot rod really. The big engine from the car one up in the lineup that made its way down to the smaller chassis. I mean, this engine in the highlander is pretty peppy, heck it works great in an evora.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:33

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RAV 4 or BMW 2002?

Brian, The Life of > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:34

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Sooo ... Your Aunt?

Vicente Esteve > CRider 04/29/2014 at 18:35

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That Flex is about the coolest thing to be reasonably priced and carry 7 people. I adore the Eco-boost model , though I find this more intriguing because the ONLY thing that makes it recognisable as a V6 is a tiny badge in the grille. BMW could learn about discreteness looking at this CUV.

Vicente Esteve > HammerheadFistpunch 04/29/2014 at 18:36

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Hahah you're right, when my fathers sister bought it I started liking it more and more

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 04/29/2014 at 18:37

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Nah, id go 2002 haha they are 2 very different things. This was just a mere coincidence of coolness, and the BMW 2002 was designed from the first day to be Cool

Vicente Esteve > Brian, The Life of 04/29/2014 at 18:37

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Well, yes. English isn't my first language so, issues

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:39

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I might be getting 3 for the price of 1

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:41

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FRS with 5.7......

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 04/29/2014 at 18:44

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Or 1, and a comfy save in future repair costs

Vicente Esteve > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 04/29/2014 at 18:45

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Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:46

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no 3, 1 nice one and 2 roadkill like ones why, because I am insane.

CRider > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:47

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Everyone could learn a lot from the Flex. It's a shame so many people dislike the way it looks because it may be the best car Ford makes. It goes about it's job quietly and subtly, with a hint of class and generally keeps the fact that it's hiding almost 400 hp under the hood to itself and the driver.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:47

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my wives escape had a v6. I was shocked at how quick it is

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 18:51

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That would be borderline super car if they can get the handling proper.....

400 ft lbs of tq in a car that small.....

Not sure on HP numbers.

Not even sure if my tq number was right.

Brian, The Life of > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 19:02

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Ah! Apologies ... now I feel like a bit of a jerk.

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 04/29/2014 at 19:36

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Or 5! 1 nice one 2 roadkills and 2 stolen

Vicente Esteve > CRider 04/29/2014 at 19:41

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You are SO right. This probably is the best vehicle Ford makes as a whole. Not saying the ST's are bad. Just the Flex is too good.

Vicente Esteve > OPPOsaurus WRX 04/29/2014 at 19:42

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Yeah, those were cool as well. I would have a Mariner though, just for the uniqueness

Vicente Esteve > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 04/29/2014 at 19:44

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Doesn't Matter, All of your words just sound right

Ad Line:

Add torque. Create Power. Embrace acceleration. Beat assholes. FRS 5.7, not your grandfathers Scion .

Vicente Esteve > Brian, The Life of 04/29/2014 at 19:46

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Hahah not a problem. I actually got most of my english knowledge from exchange teachers from Canada (My school is in Mexico, and they force us to speak english all the time) and watching every episode of Top Gear at least three times. Seriously, I have said words I heard in Top Gear and my teachers just look at me amazed.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 19:56

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"Remember those tires you bought two days ago? Neither do we"

Vicente Esteve > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 04/29/2014 at 20:01

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Hahah I just thought about it, KEEP THE PRIUS TIRES!

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 20:08

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"See that tree? Prepare to meet your maker"

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 20:32

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Worlds Flat and Mr.Benjamin Rolland don't need theirs steality time.

midengineer > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 21:55

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Toyota has always been somewhat of a closeted speed freak; if I recall correctly, the v6 Camry has a sub 6 sec 0-60. Also, in the '90s the RAV-4 had the same engine as the MR2 turbo, I'd love to have one of those.

Vicente Esteve > midengineer 04/29/2014 at 22:27

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Hahaha its like finding out your History teacher is also the guy who sells you weed

midengineer > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2014 at 22:52

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Precisely, haha.

unpredictable_swerve > midengineer 05/01/2014 at 02:40

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Prime performance does gen4 3sgte swaps into awd rav4s now, beastly machines.