Toyota Cs & s: sporty hybrid Bashny.Net

At the Frankfurt Motor Show 2003 Toyota unveiled its concept car Toyota CS & S (Compact Sports & Specialty). Open car is built according to the formula 2 + 2 in size occupies a position between the Celica and MR2. Toyota CS & S Concept uses a hybrid powerplant, which includes established within the framework of 1, 5-liter gasoline engine that drives the rear wheels and a powerful electric motor in the front wheel drive.

The purpose of the Toyota CS & S is to prove that hybrid technology is not only environmentally friendly, but also can provide a decent dynamics of the lightweight sports car. Drive to all four wheels and excellent acceleration, obtained thanks to the high torque of the electric motor, emphasize the sporty character of the car, and hybrid installation saves fuel and reduces harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

Toyota's hybrid propulsion system (also used in the Toyota Prius) involves the use of a powerful electric motor, which means that all the car relies less on the petrol engine, even at critical moments of acceleration or climbing. Given that electric traction is more efficient can receive greater fuel economy.

CS & S established design studio Toyota ED2 in the south of France, indicating that the European orientation of the philosophy of the project. At first glance, Toyota CS & S is similar to the two-seater, but the sliding cover for the front seats easily turns it into a four-seater. In addition, leaning back of the front seat to hide controls the vehicle during parking.