racing prius??
#1
toyota has decided to race prii (whatever the plural is) to desembow the slow and slugish mindset stuck on hybrids...thats about all the info i know. great news though!
#3
Yeah, hybrid or not, the Prius is not exactly a performance vehicle. Most reviews I’ve read on the 04 model state that it has plenty of power, I think that should help to discourage the stereotyping.
#4
#5
naw..they take out the weak (but efficient) atkins cycle engine, and put in a tuned vertion of the engine it shares w/ the echo that produces 145 hp...um, it would be lightned (..become raceworthy), but i doubt it will be competetive...supposed to handel excelent w/ the tuning to the suspension.
#6
Here's what it looked like at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in UK this weekend:
Specs:
0-100 km/h in 8,6 seconds (0-62 mph)
105 hp engine (instead of 78 hp in the standard)
Voltage: 550 V (instead of 500), this gives 12 more hp
Total hp: 145
Reduced weight: 180 kg (400 lbs)
Tuned suspension and body kit
Toyota says mileage is hardly affected on freeway driving. I wouldn't mind having this one. Or maybe a black one with flames on it!
Specs:
0-100 km/h in 8,6 seconds (0-62 mph)
105 hp engine (instead of 78 hp in the standard)
Voltage: 550 V (instead of 500), this gives 12 more hp
Total hp: 145
Reduced weight: 180 kg (400 lbs)
Tuned suspension and body kit
Toyota says mileage is hardly affected on freeway driving. I wouldn't mind having this one. Or maybe a black one with flames on it!
#7
johanerlandsson,
Thanx for that...i rememeber looking for pics and couldnt find any. That would deffinantly make an interesting package, #10 TRD version.
Cheers,
Steven
Thanx for that...i rememeber looking for pics and couldnt find any. That would deffinantly make an interesting package, #10 TRD version.
Cheers,
Steven
#10
Rational,
You should so turbo your Insight and race it (Solo I or II would so fit it). You could really show those racer boys that hybrids dont lack on power!
Cheers,
Steven
You should so turbo your Insight and race it (Solo I or II would so fit it). You could really show those racer boys that hybrids dont lack on power!
Cheers,
Steven