2005 {{{{{{Scion tC}}}}}}
Owner: Drag Pro
Dynamometer Model: XS Engineering Dynojet
Dynamometer
Testing and Photos: Scott Tsuneishi
PROSPowered by a 2.4-liter power plant, our initial baseline run netted 140.5 wheel hp on the factory rated 160hp engine. The vehicle we tested for this power page was equipped with a full factory-upgraded TRD package. The TC was outfitted with 18-inch optional wheels, TRD add-on lip spoiler for the front and rear and a TRD wing.
CONSWith the luxury of possessing more torque than horsepower, thanks to the large displacement engine, the Scion's rpm band seemed rather short with a disappointing 6500 rpm redline. Equipped with a set of 18-inch rims hurt our dyno numbers ever so slightly, but for the record, it's a fact that most import enthusiasts sport 18's on their rides today.
NOTESScion's aggressive campaigning for the import youth market has paid-off well for their parent company, Toyota. Who doesn't love an economical vehicle that's easily affordable straight out of college?
TEMPERATUREAir temperature: 74.5 degrees Fahrenheit