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[Gumboot]

Hmmmm, what do ya'll think about this one?

http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/12252/toyota-ft-hs-hybrid-sports-concept.html

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/toyota-fths-hybrid-060-in-4-seconds-224834.php

http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0702_toyota_fths

 

[Brewster]

i think its fugly

 

[Gumboot]

May be fugly, but 400hp hybrid? not bad, but sounds like a lot more parts to break

and shooting for $30-40 000 range? fuckin eh

 

[themadhatter]

I love the way it looks

 

[Steve_N]

I love it. Saving for my down payment now.

 

[Jeff Lange]

Thread moved.

 

[suprarx7nut]

Looks ok, kinda like the 2009 Skyline concept. Needs to tone down the futuristic interior, IMO. Hybrid sports cars should rule the market in a decade or two.

After all whats better than a silent/perfectly smooth idle, 50 mpg and 400 roaring hp at your fingertips? Anyone not like any of those?

 

[Syris]

I like it, but the windsheild area could use some more work

 

[SupraOfDoom]

I love it. Saving for my down payment now.

I'm in the same boat. I'm getting it period.

vid here :
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=4442

400 HP supposedly lightish weight hybrid car w/ a sweet retractable roof, paddle shifters and its affordable? Count me in. Also, just a heads up that the supposed Hybrid system will act like a boost of energy out of turns ( kinda like a turbo or nitrious ). It's not just for gas milage.

 

[Gumboot]

I think it looks too much like the Infinity G35/Nissan350Z, only a little smaller with sharper corners. If this thing goes into production, i can guaranty you the interior will be changed heavily (although iim a big fan ofthe cockpit styled interiors) and not so 'futuristic' lookin lines.

This is my favorite part: "The next-gen hybrid system is the key: In this system, braking energy is stored and can be released as what Tamura-san calls "explosive power" out of turns. He won't go into detail, but it's likely the system uses a combination of a lightweight lithium battery pack and capacitors. The battery pack provides the longer-term energy storage as used in Toyota's current Hybrid Synergy Drive vehicles, while the capacitors allow split-second discharge of large amounts of energy, perfect for delivering "explosive power." The trick is managing and integrating the various power flows-engine, battery, capacitors-so it feels seamless to the driver.

 

[Mr.PFloyd]

im in the boat as well. i will own one.

 

[Setheroo]

I saw it up close and personal at the auto show... all I could think was wow.. I would really like to get one.. the fact that its a hybrid really intrigues me to have it.

The body style, somwhat reminds me of a Porsche (especially since its got that retractable roof, it completely reminds me of the Targa4).

So all in all - I can't wait for this thing to hit the market.