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Prius GT (What?!?)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by PriusOwner004, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. PriusOwner004

    PriusOwner004 New Member

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    Anyone seen this? There isn't much info about it.

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...%3Doff%26sa%3DN

    I'm especially curious because this one came out same year I got mine and I heard nothing about a GT version. I suspect this was a one car thing only just for show.
     
    #1 PriusOwner004, Aug 16, 2007
  2. sje333

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    Those wheels look a lot like the Touring Edition wheels, but the Prius GT was a concept car. Something like a rally car:

    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2072/To...GT-Concept.html


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    Toyota Prius GT Concept

    The Prius GT is based on the production Prius model, developed to demonstrate the versatility of hybrid technology. It retains the combination of 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor in the Hybrid Synergy Drive system, tuned to deliver 147bhp. Modifications are simple: the GT uses the same engine, electric motor, generator and battery as the standard Prius.

    The power output is higher than for any other 1.5-litre diesel or petrol engine on the market, while specific power output rises to almost 100bhp per litre. In regular production specification, the Toyota Prius delivers 110bhp.

    To match the increase in power output, the car’s complete suspension system – shock absorbers, springs and anti-roll bars – has been upgraded for sharper handling and improved grip. The Prius GT also adopts the same tyres as the Toyota Celica sports coupe for greater grip and the hybrid battery has been moved further back in the vehicle to achieve a near perfect front-to-rear weight balance.

    The GT has a stripped-out interior with a safety cage, harnesses and just two sports seats up front. As a result the weight of the car is 1,120kg, 180kg less than the standard production model.

    More power and less weight mean significant gains in performance: nought to 62mph acceleration can be achieved in 8.7 seconds. In spite of the higher output, fuel economy and emissions levels are virtually unchanged when the GT is driven at normal speeds, due to the extra engine power being counterbalanced by the efficiency gains in the electric circuit and reduction in weight.
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    #2 sje333, Aug 16, 2007
  3. prius2go

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    If fuel economy emissions and engine are the same , all it can be is a remapping of the electronics to give greater bhp

    where can I get it :p
     
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  4. PriusOwner004

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    Very interesting, thanks. However, the 0-60 difference isn't that much at all. Only 1.3 seconds. But it's promising that you can keep the same MPG with this car, means in the future you could get a lot more powerful Priuses without sacrificing fuel economy.
     
    #4 PriusOwner004, Aug 16, 2007
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yes.. it was Toyota's experimental car. It had a roll cage, fire extinguisher and the rear seats removed. Also, the engine was tuned to run on the Otto cycle so it pumped out 143hp. Mileage was about the same they say cause the weight savings made up for the increased power.
     
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    Meh. I don't want the extra power, just the TRD suspension.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kongokon @ Aug 16 2007, 09:11 PM) [snapback]497563[/snapback]</div>
    funny... one more word out of you and you'll be in back of that jacked up Deville hurst lol.
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Aug 17, 2007
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    This car reminds me of the Bonneville race Prius. It's cool. :)
     
    #8 Starbug, Aug 17, 2007
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