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Toyota has refused to release a hybrid sports car, the GT86
One of the recognized giants of the automotive industry, including in the production of "green" vehicles, Toyota said the refusal from the intentions of the release of the GT86 sports car in hybrid version. As stated by the leadership of the group, the company no longer considers prospective opportunity for further development of hybrid modification of the sports car GT86.
The main reason for the rejection of the original plans was the lack of demand for the hybrid. This was stated by the leading marketer of the auto giant, noting that polls showed the lack of interest from potential buyers in that version of the GT86 decision in favor of diesel performance.
Also Fabio Campana said that the power intended for hybrid GT86 Kara, will be refocused on the creation of a flying car. For the first time about the creation of the car, hovering above the ground, it was announced at the conference "Next Big Thing".
As for loss-making project hybrid GT86 sports Kara, which Toyota engineers worked for quite a long time, Mr. Campana noted that even with the potentially high cost of car buyers would not get the turbocharger in this embodiment. Although it is this aspect, according to the drivers, played a decisive role in the absence of a planned demand for a hybrid car.
Owners of Toyotas saying that the two-liter aspirated 200 forces can give the car to reach its full potential. However, such suggestions and comments by the company's management has not commented.
Earlier in the media leaked information from sources close to the leadership of the automaker, that turbocharger is planning to put on the GT86. However, it is not the sports version of the car, and the usual classic sedan.
Such changes in modifications will allow the unit to add another 100 HP engine 2 litres. As the standard powertrain will be the 8-speed automatic. But this will happen not earlier than in 2016.
Source: zeleneet.com
The main reason for the rejection of the original plans was the lack of demand for the hybrid. This was stated by the leading marketer of the auto giant, noting that polls showed the lack of interest from potential buyers in that version of the GT86 decision in favor of diesel performance.
Also Fabio Campana said that the power intended for hybrid GT86 Kara, will be refocused on the creation of a flying car. For the first time about the creation of the car, hovering above the ground, it was announced at the conference "Next Big Thing".
As for loss-making project hybrid GT86 sports Kara, which Toyota engineers worked for quite a long time, Mr. Campana noted that even with the potentially high cost of car buyers would not get the turbocharger in this embodiment. Although it is this aspect, according to the drivers, played a decisive role in the absence of a planned demand for a hybrid car.
Owners of Toyotas saying that the two-liter aspirated 200 forces can give the car to reach its full potential. However, such suggestions and comments by the company's management has not commented.
Earlier in the media leaked information from sources close to the leadership of the automaker, that turbocharger is planning to put on the GT86. However, it is not the sports version of the car, and the usual classic sedan.
Such changes in modifications will allow the unit to add another 100 HP engine 2 litres. As the standard powertrain will be the 8-speed automatic. But this will happen not earlier than in 2016.
Source: zeleneet.com
