Video: Rod Millen Tacoma screams up Pikes Peak

The big change in question? What was once dirt is now paved. But don’t worry, Pikes Peak isn’t short of terrifying challenges, so while the surface is grippier, in this clip visibility is basically nil. Perfect for letting 1,100PS (820kW) off the chain.

Naturally, the clip is absolutely insane. That typical roar and chirp soundtrack that is just pure Tacoma Pikes Peak is almost unmistakable, as Millen threads it from corner to corner, massaging the boost. You quickly realise however the car is most of the time being tickled along the damp course, when Millen fully opens the taps on the long straight, rippling through the gears in the blink of an eye.

It then gets properly out of shape in a braking zone, with Millen only just able to gather it back up. This big brute is a car your brain needs to be up to speed with, evidently…

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