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Hyrbid technology Toyota: Toyota FT-HS

Posted on February 9, 2009 with 1 Comment

Toyota is working on their new concept technology, the Toyota FT-HS.

The concept Toyota FT-HS is a hybrid sports car that is introduced in 2007 at the North American International Auto Show. This design is designed by Calty Design Research and suggests that it could fill the place of the Toyota Supra. Good to know is that the Toyota FT-HS stands for  Future Toyota Hybrid Sport.

The FT-HS will be a rear wheel drive hybrid that will produce 400 bhp (300kW) and achieve 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds. This all accomplished by 3.5L V6 engine combined with an electric motor in a manner similar to the Lexus GS450h. Unlike the GS (and virtually all other current hybrids), a production version of the FT-HS would make use of a capacitor system designed specifically for quick charging and increased performance. Since the debut of this concept, Toyota has exhibited such technology in the Supra HV-R race car.