There's a feeling among car fans that hybrid vehicles are set to kill the driver-oriented sportscar. But many skeptics were silenced when Honda took the wraps off of its CR-Z coup concept recently . After all, anything that could bring back the CRX hatchback with extra power at no extra cost at the fuel pumps has to be pretty good right? Now it seems Toyota wants in on some of that hybrid sports car action.
Recent reports out of Japan are suggesting that Toyota may be working on a reborn hybrid sportscar of its own. The company once known for its sports-coupes recently unveiled the FT-86 concept, and might be ready to follow up with a gasoline-electric resurrection of the cult classic MR2. The budget-friendly mid-engine/rear-drive sportscar had a big following right up until the third-generation model was discontinued two years ago. But if the latest reports are to be believed the old MR2 is set for a hybrid comeback.
While details are scarce it's likely that we're looking at a two-seat two-door coupe with a gasoline engine mounted behind the cabin, coupled to an electric motor in a more performance-focused version of the Toyota Synergy Drive popularized by the Prius. Reports suggest it may use the MR-S nameplate in Japan but could come to NZ as the MR2. That's all that's known so far, but if it all goes to plan, Japan's beloved budget mid-engined car could be coming back with a spark.
have you managed to find any teaser photos? can only long for the ft86 at the moment...... please post once you come across any more info regarding a new mr2.作者: s_kid 时间: 2010-6-4 13:12:47
Np ....
will post 1 when i got it k作者: supertt 时间: 2010-6-4 13:20:03
"For two decades, the MR2 has been a delight to car enthusiasts around the world, offering an affordable way to experience the marvellous handling of a mid-engine sports car. Toyota is cutting down its selection of sports cars and replacing them with less aggressive "sports packages" offered on their more sedate cars. Many had hoped that Toyota would continue MR2 production because the leap along the price-axis to the next alternatives (Porsche Boxster, Lotus Elise and Exige, Honda NSX) is so large that many enthusiasts would have to settle for a front-engined car, should the MR2 be discontinued. There was speculation that the 2005 model could be a hybrid car. However, the MR2 was discontinued after the 2005 model year. Recent sightings of Toyota testing a heavily disguised mid-engine roadster have led some car magazines to speculate that a new MR2 is in the works.[6]" 作者: Day_Dreamer 时间: 2010-6-5 09:50:24
期待一下......中文版
