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The FT-HS - which stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sports - is a futuristic sports-car concept with a sleek, aerodynamic profile and a potent petrol-electric hybrid engine. Its front-engine, rear-drive layout provides revolutionary hybrid acceleration and optimal performance with a projected 0-100km/h dash in the four-second range. It also features the fuel-saving benefits and ultra-low emissions of Toyota’s hybrid technology. Toyota Australia’s corporate manager product planning Peter Evans said the FT-HS is exhilarating to drive while having eco-friendly benefits such as impressive fuel efficiency and low emissions. "To really appreciate FT-HS, think of it as a ’Prius on steroids’. "Alternatively, it could be a vision for a Toyota Supra of the future," Mr Evans said. "FT-HS shows what Toyota can achieve by combining its 50 years in motorsport with more than a decade of hybrid experience and development. "The ability to enjoy the ultimate driving pleasure with a clear conscience makes FT-HS the ideal sports car for the 21st century. "It will appeal to an emerging group of buyers who are environmentally aware and regard technology as a necessity, not a luxury." Toyota is the global leader in hybrid technology, having sold more than one million units of the world’s first mass-produced hybrid, Prius. The new concept car mates an electric motor to a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, which is similar to that used in several production models. 3 comments: Future Toyota Supra to be inspired by the FT-HS concept? AK 47 (6686) - Posted on 03.20.2008 0to100 in 4 seconds on a Hybrid!Guess what everyones favourite sportcar will be.
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