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S2KtoFT86 · 10-27-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2fan

+ 1 billion. This is sacrilige to call it a MR2 revival!!

I wouldn't be caught dead driving a hybrid sports car right now to be honest. No hybrid car right now is truly a sports car. Maybe the CR-Z will prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

Have you looked at the Tesla Roadster? While it's not a hybrid, it sure is a true sports car.

Mouse · 10-27-2009, 01:31 PM

The Tesla is a pure sports EV but I would not get one even if I had the money. There is something that it does not produce that I think takes away from the driving experience....which is noise. I know there has to be some people here that love the noises that their car makes and is beneficial when shifting and just knowing what speed you're doing without having to look at the speed-o. The tesla is soul-less.

White Comet · 10-27-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

The Tesla is a pure sports EV but I would not get one even if I had the money. There is something that it does not produce that I think takes away from the driving experience....which is noise. I know there has to be some people here that love the noises that their car makes and is beneficial when shifting and just knowing what speed you're doing without having to look at the speed-o. The tesla is soul-less.

I hear you, but people also said the same thing about Japanese cars for the longest time because they were so bloody efficient and lacked that V8 burble that the hot rod crowd wanted so badly. Now we're saying it about the Tesla. I think it's just a matter of perspective. Give it time. Somebody will figure out how to make a hybrid/EV sports car that satisfies.

Jordo! · 10-27-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

The Tesla is a pure sports EV but I would not get one even if I had the money. There is something that it does not produce that I think takes away from the driving experience....which is noise. I know there has to be some people here that love the noises that their car makes and is beneficial when shifting and just knowing what speed you're doing without having to look at the speed-o. The tesla is soul-less.

Hmm... I see your point, but a souless monster that makes peak torque at 1 RPM would pretty hard to turn down

Beast · 10-27-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2fan

+ 1 billion. This is sacrilige to call it a MR2 revival!!

I wouldn't be caught dead driving a hybrid sports car right now to be honest. No hybrid car right now is truly a sports car. Maybe the CR-Z will prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

The whole point of a hybrid (right now) is for lower emissions/higher gas mileage.

If used for evil

hybrid applications have a lot of potential with regard to a "true sports car." That being said, they're still improving technology for smaller motors, smaller batteries, etc.

GT · 11-27-2009, 05:22 PM

Its just a rumor at the moment but check out the article for yourselves.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/26/r...-hybrid-power/

#87 · 11-27-2009, 05:49 PM

Competition for the CRZ?

ERA · 11-27-2009, 06:34 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97

S2KtoFT86 · 11-27-2009, 06:52 PM

Go go Pink Repost Ranger.

Sorry, just had to do it.

GT · 11-27-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

Go go Pink Repost Ranger.

Sorry, just had to do it.

hehe (twice in one week)

Please lock thread.

NESW20 · 11-27-2009, 08:01 PM

needs an engine (internal combustion variety) behind the driver. maybe with a turbo again.

i don't like the way that looks at all. maybe, as others have said, for the new prius, but no way in hell an MR2.

-Mike

4agze · 11-27-2009, 08:20 PM

after the SW20 chassis the MR2 went down from a feared track master cheap mid engine rwd power house, to a weekend roadster that get 30mpg but i can still try to go track day, to a will try a tesla fighter. instead of going up and up it goes down and down why?

OldSkoolToys · 11-28-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 4agze

after the SW20 chassis the MR2 went down from a feared track master cheap mid engine rwd power house, to a weekend roadster that get 30mpg but i can still try to go track day, to a will try a tesla fighter. instead of going up and up it goes down and down why?

Meh, personal opinion.

The ZZW30 is actually a well balanced car, more than capable of taking corners with the 'big boys'. I think if it wasn't a convertible that car would've gotten a lot more looks from enthusiasts. Of course, it also would've needed an engine with a bit more heart. Why they never put the 2ZZ-GE onto the W30 chassis completely confounds me. I can only imagine the kind of car the W30 would've been with a GZE configuration on that suspension/chassis. Would've been sick.

If I had the spare money I'd street tune one up for SCCA in a heartbeat.

OldSkoolToys · 11-28-2009, 12:59 AM

RAWRRRR, DRAGON!!!!!!

11-27-2009, 05:22 PM	#20
GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: N/A Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 127 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Toyota may bring back MR2 (Rumor) Its just a rumor at the moment but check out the article for yourselves. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/26/r...-hybrid-power/ __________________

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S2KtoFT86 Resident Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2022 WR BRZ Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Go go Pink Repost Ranger. Sorry, just had to do it. __________________ Gavin

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NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	needs an engine (internal combustion variety) behind the driver. maybe with a turbo again. i don't like the way that looks at all. maybe, as others have said, for the new prius, but no way in hell an MR2. -Mike __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

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