Discover the surprising story of the V8-powered Toyota 4Runner, a short-lived but intriguing chapter in the SUV's history.

Toyota's modern-day 4Runner makes do with just four cylinders, but there was a time when the off-road-capable SUV came with a V8 under the hood.

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The fourth-gen Toyota 4Runner from 2003 to 2009 had an optional V8 engine, which initially made 235 hp before climbing to 260 hp later in the generation.