Toyota Hybrid-R concept uncovered

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More details have emerged of Toyota’s go-fast Yaris, the Hybrid-R.

As outlined by Drive last month, the three-door Hybrid-R is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors, producing a combined system output of 313kW.



Toyota has now confirmed the Hybrid-R sends power to all four wheels, with rear drive courtesy of a 45kW electric motor providing “electric” four-wheel drive capability. The electric motor generates electricity during braking and supplements the petrol engine during acceleration, and acts as an advanced traction control system.
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The Hybrid-R switches between “road” and “track” modes with a steering wheel-mounted button.

Track mode makes full use of available performance, with the rear electric motors able to reach a combined maximum power peak of 90kW for up to five seconds.

Cosmetically, the Yaris Hybrid-R gets distinctive headlights, a wider front grille and black and blue body highlights.
The front bumper incorporates two large air intakes and blue LED daytime running lights. As well as enhancing the car’s appearance, the intakes contribute to cooling the grooved and perforated front disc brakes (which are also fitted to the rear).
The flared fenders house bespoke 18-inch TRD wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres, which cater to road and track uses.
At the rear, a spoiler is mounted on the roof and the bumper incorporates a large diffuser with an exhaust pipe framed by two air extractors.
Inside, the Hybrid-R sports a racey interior scheme complete with two-tone Recaro bucket seats.

The Hybrid-R has been developed according to global race regulations, making it suitable for categories in the World Rally Championship and World Touring Car Championship.

The Hybrid R drivetrain uses supercapacitors rather than batteries to store energy, the same technology as used on its Le Mans-type sportscar. Toyota is expected to use the high-energy system in a future sportscar applications, most likely in the successor to the Toyota Supra and the second-generation 86.

The Yaris Hybrid R concept will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-new...905-2t6tl.html

I hate to say it but Toyota have got my interest in this.
Would love to see the Focus or Fiesta with something like this in it...