Toyota builds a Lambo

[Ken4]

2004 Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept

Italdesign-Giugiaro and Toyota have collaborated to produce a stunning new concept for the Geneva Motor Show. It features the new Lexus RX400h's hybrid powertrain, combined with a carbon fibre chassis and sports car body engineered and produced by the famous Italian style and development company.

With a top speed of 155 mph, 0-62 mph acceleration in a scorching 4.03 seconds, and a range of some 430 miles, the Toyota Alessandro Volta concept car proves it is possible to offer high performance in a car whose green credentials are unimpeachable. The car is named after Alessandro Volta, the Italian scientist who discovered the battery.

The striking Hybrid Synergy DriveO powertrain combines a 3.3-litre V6 petrol engine with 2 powerful electric motors which provide the Alessandro Volta with a total output of 408 bhp (300 kW).

The hybrid powetrain is mounted in a midship position, as the front wheels are powered by the second electric motor, generating 4-wheel traction without the need for a transmission shaft. Consequently, the vehicle's flat floor permitted Italdesign to house three passengers in a 167.7-inch long coupe.

The Toyota Alessandro Volta is a styling exercise aimed at exploring new applications of the Hybrid synergy DriveO technology. Toyota is proud to have collaborated with the prestigious Italdesign-Giugiaro on a concept that further demonstates the potential and flexibility of the Hybrid Synergy DriveO technology.

Technical Specifications:
Engine Type: V6 + 2 electric motors
Displacement cu in (cc): 3300 (201)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 408(300) / n.a.
Length × Width × Height in: 167.7 × n.a. × n.a.
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4
Top Speed mph (km/h): 155 (250)

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/toyota_volta.asp

 

[JohnBrowning]

They have a simalar body design due out soon. It is going to powered by the V12 that is used in the crown model. It is supposed to be tuned for very high output. No word yet if it is going to be super charged or turbo charged. It is going to compete with Ferrai's etc......

They are also supposedly re-releasing the Supra. The Supra is going to have either a V6 or V8 in it and it will be competitive with most sports car under $75,000 dollars. They claim that it will not use forced induction as it is not needed with todays technology.

We will see what we see. I am still waiting for them to release their Tundra 1Ton with the 5.4 V8!

 

[Chris B.]

I read on another car forum that the new Supra was a rumor and Toyota confirmed it was not coming back into production. I could not find the thread. I guess we will have to wait and see just like all the rumors about the return of the F-body...it's going to happen, it is not going to happen, it's going to happen...bla bla bla.

 

[Last_Z]

Something is wrong with picture #2. The quarter panel resembles a minivan or something. It looks odd.......I think they should've sloped the hatcback.....like the Lambo Murcielago.
JMO

Rick


EDIT: Looking at picture 2 again.....the quarter panel resembless a station wagon......a Euro station wagon.

[ March 05, 2004, 01:06 AM: Message edited by: Last_Z ]