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Toyota Reveals Yaris Hybrid-R Concept Sketch
After coming out with teaser images of it upcoming hybrid car for Frankfurt launch Toyota has revealed the first complete sketch of the concept vehicle. It is not a new car, but a hybridised Yaris.
The Yaris Hybrid-R concept, as it is supposed to be called, has been created "as a showcase for possible future hybrid development ideas that can deliver greater performance and driver rewards," according to Toyota. It thus clearly avoided telling us whether or not a road going Yaris hybrid is on the works, but it seems unlikely in the near future.
Nevertheless, the Yaris Hybrid-R concept does sound like a fun car. The concept, Toyota says, has 400 HP to play with, thanks to the 1.6 liter Global Race Engine, developed by Toyota Motorsport and...
...two powerful electric motors. This also means the Yaris Hybrid-R is an all wheel drive concept.
In addition, the concept makes use of a KERS like energy recovery system from Toyota's TS030 Le Mans Prototype (LMP) hybrid racer. The system employs supercapacitors for energy storage and release since supercapacitors are quick to charge and discharge.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R concept will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show on September 10 inin Hall 8, at 12.45pm.
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