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Yes, you read that right: an electric Toyota GT 86 built by TGMY (based in Osaka, Japan) was taken to the famous Suzuka Circuit where it set an impressive lap time of 2 minutes and 57 seconds. To create this electric GT 86, TGMY replaced the standard 2.0 liter, naturally-aspirated petrol engine with an electric motor that develops a total of 100 HP and 177 lbs-ft of torque. The electric motor takes its power from a 37kWh Lithium Polymer battery pack that offers an autonomy of 250 kilometers, or 155 miles. However, because of the electric motor, the GT 86 is about 202 kilos (445 lbs) heavier than the standard GT 86. Enjoy the video and let us know if you would like Toyota to create an electric GT 86. .
12 comments: Video: Electric Toyota GT 86 Laps Suzuka i think they will be able to create an electric engine that has a bigger autonomy and is better suited for longer drives!
the fast time lap is expected. the electric engine has lots of torque and it can pun all the power down in an instant.
john, the car is electric. the driver never shifts gears and you can’t hear any RPM variations characteristic to a petrol engine. the high revs followed by low revs when changing up (in case you think he had automatic gear box).
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11.12.2012 @ 13:47