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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will show
the “GRMN (GAZOO Racing1 tuned by MN2) SPORTS
HYBRID Concept II”, a convertible mid-engined petrol-electric hybrid
concept, at the 39th Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race taking place
this weekend. The GRMN SPORTS
HYBRID Concept II is an updated version of a petrol-electric sports
concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon in 2010. The vehicle features advanced
styling and an improved sports-hybrid AWD system with the main power
unit (petrol engine, rear-wheel drive motors and transmission)
mid-mounted in conjunction with a front-wheel drive motor. Positioned
this way it improves manoeuvrability, increases driving enjoyment and
provides enhanced stability.
Toyota launched the world’s first
mass-produced petrol-electric vehicle, the Prius, in 1997, and has long
conducted active research on applying hybrid technologies to racing and
sports cars. The GRMN SPORTS HYBRID Concept II is the next step in the
evolution of these efforts.
GRMN SPORTS HYBRID Concept II
Engine |
Type |
Petrol V6 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3,456 |
| Maximum output (bhp) |
245 |
| System |
Maximum output (bhp) |
295 |
| Body |
Length (mm) |
4,350 |
| Width (mm) |
1,890 |
| Height (mm) |
1,200 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2,575 |
| Weight (kg) |
1,500 or less |
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Vehicle layout |
Mid-engined with
front electric motor |
| Tyres |
Front |
225/40R19 |
| Rear |
255/35R19 |
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