標題: Toyota FT-HS Concept: new Toyota Supra preview [打印本頁] 作者: 马来西亚 時間: 2008-11-28 11:57 PM 標題: Toyota FT-HS Concept: new Toyota Supra preview
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Toyota’sFT-HS Concept is a separate vehicle from the Lexus LF-A, ending talkthat the Lexus LF-A will be a Supra-replacement. Now it’s clear thatToyota’s replacement for the Supra is separate from the new Lexussupercar . The Toyota FT-HS Concept is about the size of a Lexus SC430and is a rear wheel drive vehicle that employs an uprated version ofthe hybrid powertrain found in the Lexus GS450h. The hybrid power trainis a combination of a 3.5 liter DOHC V6 petrol engine making 292hpmated to a 650V water-cooled electric motor making 197hp peak output.
Theengineers of the Toyota FT-HS Concept had a few reasons for puttingthat hybrid power train in there. They had more than just environmentaland fuel efficiency reasons for adding an electric motor to aconventional big displacement engine sports car formula. The suddenburst of power from an electric motor which runs at peak torque at alltimes can provide the driver a feeling of power boost similar tonitrous oxide.
The body style of the Toyota FT-HS Concept is a2+2, and has a relatively long wheelbase for a sports car. It isn’t abad thing, that way the battery pack can be positioned morestrategically along the wheelbase, helping to achieve that magical50:50 weight balance. Some of the styling cues are pretty funky, forexample the dark thing you see on the front hood is actually the 3.5liter V6’s engine cover poking out through the front hood. There isalso a targa-style retractable roof, but retracting it renders the rearseats unusable.
