Toyota Hybrid Roadster

[Moot]

295bhp, 1500kgs.
3.5litre V6 petrol engine with electric motor from a Lexus. Based on MR2 platform, But this is 4WD! Toyota said to be considering a full production version.

 

[Jay]

Got a source article?

I'm doubting it will see the light of day, and if it does I am sure they will need to develop a new platform.

 

[Zenith]

When I saw this thread I was expecting a Prius with a rag top

 

[-Fred-]

1500kg? Is it made out of lead?

 

[Moot]

Similar weight to a 350Z or 370Z and that is not even 4WD, or with electric motors/battery.
So it's not too bad really.

 

[homeforsummer]

Still pretty heavy for something MX5-sized, but I can see where all the weight has gone with that drivetrain and powertrain.

Nicely proportioned but a bit chuffin' ugly.

 

[Moot]

One article said like I mentioned " considers production", another said no chance but Toyota would learn lessons from this car to apply to their other models.
Maybe a 4wd hybrid version of the new Celica?

 

[Apollo87]

Well they are making the FT-86 so maybe they're looking to recover some of the edge the brand once had, taking that into consideration I don't think it'd be that crazy to see this in the market.

 

[Jondot]

Judging by the interior it's not so much 'based on the MR-2 platform' as 'basically an MR-2'.

Also appears to have the gearbox out of the GS. Hmmmmm.

 

[eSZee]

MR2 platform with 1300lbs of extra weight, good luck. I like the look of the car as it has a bit of a spyker look to it but can't find myself caring about it at all.

 

[Azuremen]

1500kg? Is it made out of lead?

Batteries, how do they work?

 

[Moot]

The 246bhp 3.5 V6 mid mounted engine powers the rear wheels and the 49bhp electric powers the fronts.
Seems like just an exercise, as if it was designed as a sports car it would have at least an extra 50bhp from that V6.

 

[SkateNj]

stunning looks
imo