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Toyota considering hybrid GT 86?

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Posted on 11.9.2012 12:00 by Simona
Filed under: Toyota | coupe | hybrid cars | sports cars | Toyota GT 86

Should we be surprised Toyota is considering a hybrid version for their latest GT 86 sports car? No, we think not! In an interview with TopGear, GT68’s chief engineer Tetsuya Tada confirmed that Toyota is indeed considering a more powerful version for the GT86 - a model that could feature a hybrid powertrain.

And if you thought he was talking about the usual power-train seen in the Prius you were wrong. He said that the hybrid GT 86 will combine the usual 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-four engine with a KERS system that will recover energy during braking. This system will help the car delivering an impressive 300 HP and will significantly improve the performance numbers.

However, Tetsuya Tada said a final decision will be made in the upcoming future, so stay tuned for more details.

Source:TopGear

12 comments

12 comments: Toyota considering hybrid GT 86?

Debound (305)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:26

the gt 86 will look good no matter what. hybrid or nit, it still is a great car!

dave_mark (302)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:26

it may cost less, but the porsche has more options, better handling and is a better car overall.

alex_klon (312)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:25

i think the comparison is quite fair, because even the hybrid version of the toyota costs less than the porsche does.

gary_ladd (305)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:25

it may beat the regular cayman, but it will not beat the cayman S. and let’s remember that the hybrid version is more powerful than the standard, so the comparison is unfair!

Tinur1975 (422)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:24

300 HP is quite a good figure. it will beat the regular porsche cayman.

brad_pole (452)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:24

a hybrid version was the expected response from toyota regarding subaru’s STI.

Midocar (475)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:23

yep! even the scion is great! and that is because it is available in the US!

john_allen (509)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:23

will you two stop? every version of this car is great!

otto_hans (542)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:23

the better MPG and the extra torque are 2 pluses in mine. but we shall see.

snow_castle (516)
Posted on
11.11.2012 @ 19:22

if i remember well, the sti also had 4wd. and that is a plus in my book!