Friday, June 24, 2011

hybrid sports car Concept II looks even more stylish with a convertible model

TOYOTA CITY- Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today, it will be exhibiting "GRMN (GAZOO Racing tuned by MN) HYBRID SPORTS CONCEPT II" on 24-hour endurance race Nürburgring 39th near Nurburg, Germany from 23 to June 26 is. This hybrid sports car look even more stylish with a convertible model.

hybrid sports car Concept II looks even more stylish with a convertible model


Further, this hybrid sports car, the gasoline engine mounted in the center, using two electric motors that move the rear and front axles. With the same concept, GRMN SPORT HYBRID CONCEPT II is a car All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

This version is the development of hybrid gasoline-electric sport is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon Toyota 2010. Performance improvement made on a gasoline engine, electric motor driving the rear wheels and transmission are in the middle of the car. With these improvements, the ability of this hybrid sports maneuver more steadily because it is stable. In fact, when the car is using electric power only, is claimed to provide a new experience for the driver.

specifications:
Engine Type : Petrol V6
Displacement : 3.456 cc
Maximum output : 245 bhp
Maximum system output : 295 bhp
Body Length : 4.350 mm
Width : 1.890 mm
Height : 1,200 mm
Wheelbase : 2.575 mm
Weight : 1.500 kg or less
Vehicle layout : Mid-engined with front electric motor
Front tires : 225/40R19
Tyres Rear : 255/35R19
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Vigorous development of this sports car and show it off at the Nürburgring, is Toyota's effort to enhance the prestige and greatness of its hybrid technology. Especially the Prius which is currently still the "King of Hybrids" in the world!