Available as an option, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control regulates engine output and brake application on individual wheels to help control loss of traction in turns.

Toyota Camry Hybrid is equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system that helps control vehicle traction and stability through throttle control, brake application on individual wheels, and even minor steering correction if circumstances require.


Driving Dynamics

Toyota Camry 2007 offers a more engaging driving experience than its predecessor. Front suspension is via MacPherson struts, and a dual-link strut rear suspension system helps provide an optimal balance between smooth ride and secure handling. Even with its lengthened wheelbase, the 2007 Toyota Camry has a reduced turning radius for even greater maneuverability than before.

Setting the stage for improved grip and road feel are upgraded wheel sizes for all Camry grades. For 2007, Camry CE, LE, XLE and Hybrid models ride on standard 16-inch wheels of either steel (CE, LE) or aluminum (XLE, Hybrid), with the sporty SE model getting aluminum six-spoke, 17-inch wheels as standard.

Toyota designed the Camry SE model to appeal even more to driving enthusiasts (or turn any sedan driver into a driving enthusiast). Numerous chassis modifications include springs, anti-roll bars, shock absorbers and bushings with firmer, sportier values than those used in the other grades. To increase torsional rigidity, the SE model gains underbody stabilizing braces and a V-shaped brace between the trunk and cabin.

Tuning Toyota Camry SE chassis went together with optimizing underbody aerodynamics. Making the underbody as flat as possible helps to smooth and speed the airflow under the car. Engineers also tuned the balance between front and rear downforce.

Brake discs also were enlarged for improved stopping power and brake feel, with ventilated 11.65-inch front discs and solid 11.06-inch rear discs on all Camry models for 2007.


Enhanced Four-Cylinder, New V6 and New Six-Speed Automatic

The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that is standard across Toyota Camry line has been upgraded for 2007 for enhanced performance and smoothness. Intake and exhaust systems have been optimized, internal friction reduced, and engine block rigidity increased. The 2.4-liter engine develops 158 SAE horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 161 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,000 rpm and can be mated to a five-speed manual transmission or an electronically controlled five-speed automatic.

The DOHC 3.5L V6 available in the LE, SE and XLE grades delivers a substantial performance boost over the 3.0-liter and 3.3-liter V6 engines offered in the 2006 model year Camry. The V6 produces 268 SAE horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,700 rpm. The chain-driven camshafts employ Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i) for optimal performance and efficiency at all engine speeds.

The V6 Toyota Camry models come equipped exclusively with a new six-speed automatic transmission that offers a sequential mode for manual shifting when desired. The compact six-speed unit uses 21 percent fewer parts than the five-speed automatic transmission it replaces. A newly developed gear train featuring a Ravigneaux-type compound planetary gear set reduces transmission size and weight, as well as internal friction.

previous page | go to page 3