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Prius Race Car

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by jkash, Apr 4, 2004.

  1. jkash

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    Nice article from Car and Driver. Yes, you read correctly, a Prius race car.


    Jeff
     
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    is it a regular prius or a greatly souped up prius? since the car is so aerodynamic i wouldn't be surprised if they could achieve nice speeds with a sportier engine stuck in there
     
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    #3 jkash, Apr 4, 2004
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    OP: Article is from 2004. The new news is that Toyota is going to be campaigning a Prius in GT300 guise in JGTC (see thread in news section).
     
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    interesting what they did to the suspension

    "spring rate was upped 15 percent, and stabilizers from the Euro-spec model were employed. The shock absorbers were stiffened, and the rear-control-arm-and-bushing geometry was modified for flatter cornering with less body roll. At the front end, the steering-knuckle joint was reinforced, and special high-performance Bridgestone Potenza RE050 rubber (195/55R-16), boasting a stickier compound than on the standard model, was fitted all around."

    "....The car turns in superbly with an even sharper steering action than that of the roadgoing model. The chassis rework has been done cleverly, translating into a well-balanced car that doesn't just turn tightly but has its rear end tuck in nicely to produce a welcome dose of neutrality in the corners. The outgoing model was infamous for its understeer and less-than-precise cornering."
     
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