New hybrid drivetrain for Gen2 86?

[WolfpackS2k]

I'd be interested in a FT86 with a supercapicitor KERS type system, but only if the weight gain and increased vehicle complexity is minimal.

[Fluxx]

A fellow I saw at the gas station a few days ago saw my FR-S and mentioned how he had just seen another in Death Valley in camouflage and Hybrid across the back.

[Bristecom]

Check out the engine... that's a racing engine!



This image was posted by Garrett. Apparently the turbo is made by Garrett.

But yeah, it would be flipping sweet if they could manage to make a hybrid that drove the front wheels and made it AWD while retaining the predictable feel and low weight. Somehow I'm skeptical though...

[Hindi]

I'd love to see a performance hybrid option come to the 86, but I'd want more control over how and when the extra power was applied especially if a 4 wheel drive electric system is used. I mean, this is a drivers car per-say.

[Cyau]

I can safely assume this technology will be in the new "Supra"

guaranteed

[campy]

I don't believe it. This goes against the "simple, lightweight sports car" concept that they originally built the 86 on.

[Braces]

All wheel drive in the 86 would ruin it's driveable nature. AWD is a superior method in all weather conditions, but I believe you lose a little driver involvement in dry conditions. Can't they engineer the KERS system to add torque (much needed at lower RPMs) to augment the REAR drive only?

[SillySaxon]

I'd imagine for torque gain they would need to put the electric motors at the wheels instead of inline with the drivetrain

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[OICU812]

Originally Posted by Cyau

I can safely assume this technology will be in the new "Supra"

guaranteed

That's what they've said a 440+ HP hybrid Supra for 2015, we shall see I suppose. Seems like the unicorn though, it better damn well happen,... a new Supra that is.

[SillySaxon]

Wouldnt even mind a flat 6 Toyota GT86 for the US market

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[a2cpc]

Originally Posted by husker741

I never thought these words would come out of my mouth... I want a Yaris.

Did you mean you want that Yaris?!

Originally Posted by SillySaxon

Wouldnt even mind a flat 6 Toyota GT86 for the US market

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Would be interesting. I wonder how weight it would add and how much else they would have to change to compensate for that weight and added power.

[SillySaxon]

I imagine maybe a couple hundred pounds if that. Then again it is an aluminum block so it could be pretty minimal.
I know they would definitely need to upgrade the tires for all that power. As it is now if I let in the clutch too fast when making a turn i sometimes go a little sideways, much to my wife's dismay

[bunny86]

This Yaris uses a GRE (Global Race Engine) built by TMG which will be powering competition Rally and Touring cars very soon. There was word that a road version might become available but even then it would add thousands to the cost of a car. Given that no one has even seen this Yaris move under it's own steam it looks like a very expensive concept that I doubt will see even limited production.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by SillySaxon

I'd imagine for torque gain they would need to put the electric motors at the wheels instead of inline with the drivetrain

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Unsprung weight is still a problem for in wheel motors. Body mounted with axle shafts works but then you may as well put it between the engine and transmission.