Autoblog said:Toyota is set to pull the sheets back on a new convertible sports hybrid at this year's Nurburgring 24-Hour endurance race. Co-developed by Gazoo Racing, the GRMN Hybrid Concept II is a slightly updated version of the concept that Toyota displayed at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon.
With its gasoline engine mounted mid-ship and a hybrid all-wheel-drive system, the GRMN should deliver drivers plenty of grip and excellent balance as well. Total combined output sits at 295 horsepower, with 245 ponies coming from the gasoline V6 and another 50 arriving via an electric motor. That motor supplies power to the two front wheels only.
The automaker says the machine weighs in at less than 3,300 lbs, though there's no indication as to what sort of fuel economy to expect from the drop-head. So, when can you buy one? We wouldn't hold our breath. With its wild looks and pricey all-wheel-drive system, it'll be a cold day in Toyota City before the GRMN lands on dealer lots.
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Toyota to reveal GRMN Hybrid concept at Nürburgring 24
Autoblog said:Toyota is set to pull the sheets back on a new convertible sports hybrid at this year's Nurburgring 24-Hour endurance race. Co-developed by Gazoo Racing, the GRMN Hybrid Concept II is a slightly updated version of the concept that Toyota displayed at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon.
With its gasoline engine mounted mid-ship and a hybrid all-wheel-drive system, the GRMN should deliver drivers plenty of grip and excellent balance as well. Total combined output sits at 295 horsepower, with 245 ponies coming from the gasoline V6 and another 50 arriving via an electric motor. That motor supplies power to the two front wheels only.
The automaker says the machine weighs in at less than 3,300 lbs, though there's no indication as to what sort of fuel economy to expect from the drop-head. So, when can you buy one? We wouldn't hold our breath. With its wild looks and pricey all-wheel-drive system, it'll be a cold day in Toyota City before the GRMN lands on dealer lots.
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No shit right? :lol: That's ~500lbs MORE than the mid-size 4 door sedan I'm driving and ~800lbs more than the 'sporty' car I have which isn't exactly a featherweight.
Battery weight porking it up?
I dunno, I like it. I liked the VW "bluesport" diesel too, but that never went anywhere. Not very quickly anyhow.
Detroit 2009: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport roadster live — Autoblog
I dunno, I like it. I liked the VW "bluesport" diesel too, but that never went anywhere. Not very quickly anyhow.
Detroit 2009: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport roadster live — Autoblog
Are all four wheels being powered? Yes? Then that's considered AWD. I didn't say that it was a Haldex system or whatever :fawk:
You mean kind of like the G35x? It's rear wheel drive with power to the front wheels only when the rears slip, yet it's still considered AWD.
Yep, and you can really feel it in how it handles too. I think of AWD I think of a full time system, not a traction aid under adverse handling conditions.
I like it. Not a whole lot, but I think it looks ok. I can appreciate its technologies but that's not ever going to make it past concept, and possibly a few test runs around the 'Ring.
You can't have a convertible sports car and expect it to handle as crisply and be lightweight. It's physics.
You can't have a convertible sports car and expect it to handle as crisply and be lightweight. It's physics.
last gen MR-2/MR-S was a full on convertible, hard top was an option. Lotus Elise is also a convertible.
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