Toyota Hybrid-R concept uncovered

[Wretched]

More details have emerged of Toyota’s go-fast Yaris, the Hybrid-R.

As outlined by Drive last month, the three-door Hybrid-R is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors, producing a combined system output of 313kW.



Toyota has now confirmed the Hybrid-R sends power to all four wheels, with rear drive courtesy of a 45kW electric motor providing “electric” four-wheel drive capability. The electric motor generates electricity during braking and supplements the petrol engine during acceleration, and acts as an advanced traction control system.
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The Hybrid-R switches between “road” and “track” modes with a steering wheel-mounted button.

Track mode makes full use of available performance, with the rear electric motors able to reach a combined maximum power peak of 90kW for up to five seconds.

Cosmetically, the Yaris Hybrid-R gets distinctive headlights, a wider front grille and black and blue body highlights.
The front bumper incorporates two large air intakes and blue LED daytime running lights. As well as enhancing the car’s appearance, the intakes contribute to cooling the grooved and perforated front disc brakes (which are also fitted to the rear).
The flared fenders house bespoke 18-inch TRD wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres, which cater to road and track uses.
At the rear, a spoiler is mounted on the roof and the bumper incorporates a large diffuser with an exhaust pipe framed by two air extractors.
Inside, the Hybrid-R sports a racey interior scheme complete with two-tone Recaro bucket seats.

The Hybrid-R has been developed according to global race regulations, making it suitable for categories in the World Rally Championship and World Touring Car Championship.

The Hybrid R drivetrain uses supercapacitors rather than batteries to store energy, the same technology as used on its Le Mans-type sportscar. Toyota is expected to use the high-energy system in a future sportscar applications, most likely in the successor to the Toyota Supra and the second-generation 86.

The Yaris Hybrid R concept will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-new...905-2t6tl.html

I hate to say it but Toyota have got my interest in this.
Would love to see the Focus or Fiesta with something like this in it...

[burnz]

313Kw @ what?? 1500Kg 4WD..

that thing would be seriously quick..

[GASWAGON]

If only they did this in a Camry TRD style car.... That would nearly win me over altogether.

[tranquilized]

Camry TRD style car? Really?

This kind of hybrid tech is a revelation for performance cars. Porsche 918 for example. The performance car future is bright.

[GASWAGON]

Originally Posted by tranquilized

Camry TRD style car? Really?

This kind of hybrid tech is a revelation for performance cars. Porsche 918 for example. The performance car future is bright.

Ye wots wrong with a Camry Hybrid TRD Sport car? I wouldn't mind doing a training course on the Toyota Hybrid system....Would be great to know how it all works..

[flooded one]

a 313kw Camry?? I'd like too see that as sad as that sounds. Toyota needs more stuff like this in there range. It would help the white goods on wheels image. In saying that there not bad cars thou. just a tad boring

[flooded one]

Originally Posted by EF_6

Ye wots wrong with that? I wouldn't mind doing a training course on the Toyota Hybrid system....Would be great to know how it all works..

might be because its a Camry?? having driven a few Camry's and a Yaris. the more boring car to drive goes to the yaris.

[GASWAGON]

Originally Posted by wildrider

might be because its a Camry?? having driven a few Camry's and a Yaris. the more boring car to drive goes to the yaris.

Oh ye I know what you are saying even the Hybrids now look basic and boring but they're very effective with there fuel efficiency.... That's why I reckon a TRD sport model would sell well by getting the sport car buyers interested.

[tranquilized]

I didn't mind the previous generation camry, thought they looked ok. This new one though, just so goddamn ugly. And boring. And ugly. 2000kw generated from thin air in a camry wouldn't get me interested in one.

[GASWAGON]

The thing is with this new Hybrid stuff is that the batteries themselves will get better and be able to travel further distances and be able to withstand deeper cycles as the technology improves.... So eventually i'm sure we will see engineless Camry's that you just plug in at night when home to recharge. The potential is enourmos..

[GASWAGON]

Just reading on Toyota forums thers a new gen Prius being launched at Frankfurt motorshow....Gees ther really pushing forward with this technology.

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/index...hybrid-future/

[GASWAGON]

Holy crap they got a 'Fuel cell hybrid' ready for 2015 already!

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/index...vehicle-launch

[flooded one]

the technology around now with cars is amazing!!!

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by wildrider

might be because its a Camry?? having driven a few Camry's and a Yaris. the more boring car to drive goes to the yaris.

Really? Had the misfortune of driving a rental camry as nothing else was available, and it was a torque steering, body rolling pig. The yaris was more fun to drive, had a firm and taut ride, steered well but was underpowered and 110 on the freeway felt like 160kph in a larger car.