Toyota TF109
Toyota's final Formula One car, which locked out the front row in Bahrain and the back row in Monaco two races later.
- Power
- 740 bhp
About the Toyota TF109
Revealed online in January 2009, the TF109 was the last Formula One car developed by Toyota, which withdrew from the sport after the season. Its double diffuser, like those of the Brawn and Williams, was protested by rivals but ruled legal, and it helped the car to three podiums in the first four races. Form then fell away sharply, though Timo Glock was second in Singapore and Jarno Trulli second in Japan. Kamui Kobayashi, drafted in after Glock was injured in a qualifying crash at Suzuka, scored points in Abu Dhabi in only his second race.
Toyota TF109 specs
The Toyota TF109 produces 740 bhp (552 kW).
| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | TF109 |
| Years | 2009 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Toyota RVX-09) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 740 bhp (552 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1223 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Toyota TF109 rarity in CarSpot
The Toyota TF109 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 TF109 fun facts
- Pirelli used TF109 chassis for tyre testing in 2010 and 2011 before its return to Formula One, with drivers including Nick Heidfeld and Pedro de la Rosa.
- In Australia both cars were excluded from qualifying for flexible rear wings and started from the pit lane, yet Trulli finished third and Glock fifth.
