Strong Points
- Built by Overdrive Racing to FIA specifications on the Toyota Hilux platform
- History of participation in top‑level international rally‑raid events
- FIA safety equipment, including a roll cage, fire suppression system and FIA‑compliant fuel cells
The Appeal
The Toyota Hilux hardly needs an introduction in the world of endurance motorsport, and when it is re‑powered by Overdrive Racing, a name synonymous with the pinnacle of rally‑raid competition, the result is formidable. Specifically designed for events such as the Dakar, the Baja 1000 and the Morocco Desert Challenge, the Overdrive Rally Raid V8 represents the apex of the all‑terrain racing machine.
This 2015 example is fitted with a 4,969 cm3 naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine, paired with a sequential gearbox driving all four wheels via reinforced differentials. Its bespoke chassis and long‑travel competition suspension are engineered to absorb the stresses of the world’s most demanding terrains. The cockpit is equipped with racing gear including a rally navigation system, bucket seats, harnesses and racing instrumentation, while FIA‑compliant fuel tanks and the fire‑suppression system ensure compliance with international competition regulations.
This car has been entered in high‑level international rally‑raid events and the seller describes it as professionally prepared and race‑ready. Whether destined for a private team aiming to compete at the highest level, an experienced driver seeking a proven machine, or a motorsport enthusiast collector with an appreciation for serious competition hardware, this Overdrive Rally Raid V8 offers a compelling opportunity.
History and documents
- FIA technical passport available for study (see photos)
- Documents from Dakar 2016
- Several invoices from specialists in parts and preparation
- European competition vehicle left‑hand drive, built in 2015
- Listed as having competed in top‑level international rally‑raid events
































































































































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