Toyota TF108
Toyota's 2008 car scored more points than the team's previous two seasons combined.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Toyota TF108
Launched at the team's Cologne factory in January 2008, the TF108 was not an evolution of the TF107 but was developed from the 2006 TF106, with a longer wheelbase and an all-new aerodynamic package. It borrowed a McLaren-style bridge front wing, moved its mirrors outboard and concentrated on cleaning up the airflow around its zero-keel front suspension. Jarno Trulli scored points in 10 of the 18 races, with third in France his best, while Timo Glock finished second in Hungary. Toyota ended the year with 56 points and kept both drivers for 2009.
Toyota TF108 specs
The Toyota TF108 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | TF108 |
| Years | 2008 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Toyota RVX-08) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,398 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Redline | 19,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1240 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Toyota TF108 rarity in CarSpot
The Toyota TF108 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 TF108 fun facts
- At the British Grand Prix the cars ran a Batman livery to promote the film The Dark Knight under a deal with Warner Bros.
- At the French Grand Prix the car carried a black stripe on the nose in memory of former team boss Ove Andersson, who had died earlier that month.
- Toyota and Ferrari were the only teams to test outside Spain in early 2008, choosing the sunnier conditions of Bahrain.
