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If you could have a hybrid sports car, would it look like this?

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Old 05-13-2002, 05:37 PM
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Default If you could have a hybrid sports car, would it look like this?

The writer is less than excited about the looks of this car, but I like it!

A hybrid sports car....cool idea!!

http://www.fantasycars.com/1/2001/FXS-Dual...s-dualnote.html
Old 05-13-2002, 06:04 PM
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No, I'd just go straight to electric:

http://www.acpropulsion.com/tzero_pages/tzero_home.htm
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Cute.

That's a pretty hefty gasoline powered generator being pulled behind it. My guess is that it doesn't get the same mpg as a hybrid. Still, it has very impressive times and that's part of what a "sports car" is all about.
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The Honda one looks O..K... but the Toyota one is just plain ugly
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I still think the Dualnote is the new NSX with a sedan body thrown on top:

- Mid engine 3.5L Gas V6
- 400 Total horsepower
- IMA driving the front wheels
- Fairly light - gets 42 mpg

Either way, it's a good use of Honda's IMA technology.
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yea, that is the blueprint of the new NSX...

personally I will rather prefer a V6 plus hybrid engine over a V8 engine for the upcoming NSX.
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absolutely hideous... what's up with toyota's designs? They all look like bathtubs...
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