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Originally Posted by torqdork
If it lives up to the hype, the upcoming 2016 Prius could be an auto-x weapon. It's rumored to be smaller, lighter with the LiOn battery, have a more powerful motor/generator set and be lower priced since it'll be built in the US.
As much as I hate CVT's, they work well with the instant torque of the HSD system and really shine at launch and into the midrange.
Depending on the always unpredictable SCCA Solo II classification, the '16 could dominate. I know that sounds weird, but they have better balance than most F/F cars with the heavy battery under the back seat helping COG.
I've owned quite a few Prii back in the days of massive Fed/State tax credits and played with variables. No question, ditch the LRR tires in favor of a light performance tire and you'll surprise yourself and others while getting 45+ mpg (the '16's undergoing tests now are getting 78 mpg) on whatever yak pee 88 octane is around, those Atkinson cycle engines don't care.
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Atkinson cycle engines are engineering pornography.
Though I'll always be a two cycle fanboy for the power density
