Toyota TF104
Toyota's troubled 2004 car, whose likeness to Ferrari's F2003-GA drew accusations that stolen data had been used.
- Power
- 900 bhp
About the Toyota TF104
The TF104 was Toyota's 2004 car and the last designed by Gustav Brunner and René Hilhorst, with Luca Marmorini again responsible for the V10. Critics judged its evolutionary approach unambitious, and Brunner was dismissed mid-season and replaced by Mike Gascoyne. Gascoyne introduced the revised TF104B at the German Grand Prix before freezing development to concentrate on the TF105. Olivier Panis and Cristiano da Matta started the year, Jarno Trulli and Ricardo Zonta finished it, and Toyota placed eighth in the Constructors' Championship for the second year running.
Toyota TF104 specs
The Toyota TF104 produces 900 bhp (671 kW).
| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | TF104 |
| Years | 2004 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Toyota RVX-04) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 900 bhp (671 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1500 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Toyota TF104 rarity in CarSpot
The Toyota TF104 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Toyota TF104 fun facts
- Although billed as an evolution, Brunner said the TF104 did not share a single part with the TF103.
- During the stolen-data investigation by the Cologne district attorney, Toyota reportedly refused to send the data back to Italy, not wanting Ferrari to see Toyota's own data that had been mixed in with it.
