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It's working up a hybrid sports car with the help of Volkswagen.

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The angular concept car sported a lot of modern - sounding tech: a hybrid electric / gas power train that drove all four wheels, an onboard computer with digital displays for everything from the speedometer to the radio, and electronic maps to help you navigate traffic snarls.

It's far more commuter than sports car and is on par with other plug - in hybrids that have added bigger batteries to their regular hybrid models for longer EV stints.

It's no sports car — or a Toyota Prius, for that matter — and the hybrid side of its personality still seems like a little bit of an afterthought (I drove with the lightest of all possible feet, and I rarely got the car to go full electric, despite not using any accessories or climate control), but it does its job well enough.

Reports from earlier this year suggest that the new Supra will likely be based on the same platform as the next BMW Z4, with power coming from either a BMW - sourced turbocharged engine or a hybrid drivetrain, possibly with front - wheel electric motors which could endow the rear - wheel - drive sports car with all - wheel drive.

We should still have the choice of buying a small sports - think MX5, Lotus, Alpine, Alfa 4C etc - car with a small hybrid system.

The NSX's $ 157,800 starting price with $ 1,800 destination charge puts it in a league with high - end sports cars such as the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo, though the hybrid system and electrified all - wheel drive also parallel the BMW i8 plug - in hybrid, which lives in this price territory.

Fitted with a 4 - litre V8 engine mated to an electric motor and battery pack, the hybrid sports car offers up in excess of 800bhp and Mercedes says it will sprint from 0 - 62mph in less than three seconds.

What makes the XC90, built on Volvo's large - car SPA platform, such a breakout is that it moves along nicely with a 2.0 - liter turbo - four, sometimes combined with a supercharger or plug - in hybrid assistance, and that it doesn't try to pass itself off as a tall sport sedan, but rather as a subtly luxurious, comfortable and thoroughly competent road wagon.

But the boxer configuration isn't the most emission friendly, and with Subaru already confirming an electric car for 2021 and its next Forester SUV expected to be offered with a hybrid powertrain, the Japanese firm may be forced to turn to hybrid technology if it's to continue to offer the outright performance expected of its sports saloon.

The so - called Silk Road project being developed in collaboration with BMW is still a go, and Autocar reports that a larger sports car using a Le Mans - derived hybrid drivetrain combined with supercapacitor technology is on the way.

As the crucial halo car for Honda's premium brand, the mid-engine Acura NSX will combine the magic of the original, aluminum - bodied NSX sports car with the technology of a hybrid whose electric motors power the front wheels and provide for torque vectoring, as well.

The last we heard was that this car had gotten the green light, possibly with a battery upgrade over the existing BMW i8 hybrid sports coupe.

The Z5 will share its platform with the upcoming Toyota sports car (possibly dubbed Supra), although the two will not share any sheetmetal and the Japanese version may offer an all - wheel - drive hybrid platform using its electric motor technologies alongside BMW combustion engines.

While its newest hybrid — the CR - Z sports coupe — looks set to crank the fun up somewhat, Honda's halo car will be sorely missed, especially with the 5 - litre V10 engine it was due to sport.

It's no sports car — or a, for that matter — and the hybrid side of its personality still seems like a little bit of an afterthought (I drove with the lightest of all possible feet, and I rarely got the car to go full electric, despite not using any accessories or climate control), but it does its job well enough.

The full - size luxury car competes directly with the Porsche Panamera plug - in hybrid and the Tesla Model S. Competitors may also include the Cadillac ELR, which is a luxury plug - in hybrid coupe, and the BMW i8, which is a luxury plug - in hybrid sports car.

With the Mercedes - AMG Project ONE, the performance and sports car brand is presenting a super sports car with formula 1 hybrid technology for a breath - taking driving experieWith the Mercedes - AMG Project ONE, the performance and sports car brand is presenting a super sports car with formula 1 hybrid technology for a breath - taking driving experiewith formula 1 hybrid technology for a breath - taking driving experience.

If you want to experience the performance and luxury of a BMW, but in an eco-friendly package, then you'll be very impressed with the BMW i models, which includes the all - electric BMW i3 subcompact and the plug - in hybrid BMW i8 sports car.

However, they're not ruling out the idea entirely, mulling about an introduction within the next 15 years to compete with other sports car brands that are slowly favoring hybrid tech to meet strict emission regulations.

More and more standard - size vehicles, SUVs, and high performance sports cars utilize technology with hybrid drivetrains, diesel engines, turbochargers, and low - rolling resistance tires.

Last month, Mercedes - AMG debuted a four - door concept version of its GT sports car, complete with 805 horsepower from a hybrid drivetrain that includes a twin - turbo V8.

Seven years after the iconic original died, the brand's flagship sports car is hinting at its return with this concept, complete with a mid-mounted V6 engine and Acura's new Sport Hybrid Super Handling All Wheel Drive hybr -LSB-...]

The Lexus name has become closely associated with hybrid cars but as the LF A supercar demonstrated, the manufacturer is also capable of producing high - performance sports cars too.

After years of teasing us with images, concepts and vinyl - wrapped prototypes, BMW has finally lifted the curtain on the hybrid i8 sports car at the Frankfurt motor show — and given North American roundel lovers who also happen to be green fanatics some pricing information to mull over.

[3] The CR - Z combines a hybrid gasoline - electric powertrain with traditional sports car [4] elements, most notably having a 2 +2 [5](excluding North American models where the backseat is removed)[6] seating arrangement and a standard 6 - speed manual transmission.

The Honda Civic is a versatile economy car for five with both two and four door configurations that range from the fun to drive Civic Si sport coupe to a fuel efficient hybrid and...

The GR HV Sports concept looks to be a heavily modified 86 coupe with a new front that is said to be inspired from the TS050 Hybrid LMP1 race car, removable targa top, and altered rear end with the new taillights and diffuser.

The SE trim Camry Hybrid, with its sport - tuned suspension, is an unnecessary variant for a car that has no real sport chops.

Toyota says it integrates «the thrill of a sports car with the environmental friendliness of a sports car», and it features a hybrid system similar to that of the brand's Le Mans car.

Features a targa top that was also used for Toyota's legendary convertible sports cars, the Toyota Sports 800 (a.k.a. Yotahachi) and the Supra Powered by THS - R (Toyota Hybrid System - Racing) that is infused with hybrid technology refined by the TS050 Hybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 Hsports cars, the Toyota Sports 800 (a.k.a. Yotahachi) and the Supra Powered by THS - R (Toyota Hybrid System - Racing) that is infused with hybrid technology refined by the TS050 Hybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 Hsports cars, the Toyota Sports 800 (a.k.a. Yotahachi) and the Supra Powered by THS - R (Toyota Hybrid System - Racing) that is infused with hybrid technology refined by the TS050 Hybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 HSports 800 (a.k.a. Yotahachi) and the Supra Powered by THS - R (Toyota Hybrid System - Racing) that is infused with hybrid technology refined by the TS050 Hybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 HSports 800 (a.k.a. Yotahachi) and the Supra Powered by THS - R (Toyota Hybrid System - Racing) that is infused with hybrid technology refined by the TS050 Hybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 HHybrid System - Racing) that is infused with hybrid technology refined by the TS050 Hybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 Hhybrid technology refined by the TS050 Hybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 HHybrid Design While completely embodying functionality as a genuine sports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 Hsports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 Hsports car, the GR HV SPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 HSPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 HSPORTS concept features LED headlights, aluminum wheels, and a rear diffuser similar to the TS050 HybridHybrid.

• Toyota GR HV Sports Concept - GT86 - based concept car with hybrid tech and clever manual / automatic gearbox.

The Toyota Auris Touring Sports unveiled at the 2012 Paris Auto Show is not only the first station wagon model in the Auris line - up, but it is also the first estate version in the family car market with a full hybrid powertrain.

In an effort to appeal to a wider audience, specifically premium car customers in their late 20s, likely with a single child and a high level of environmental awareness, the Infiniti sports car will likely be a range - extended or plug - in hybrid electric vehicle.

The BMW i3 is an all electric vehicle designed for the big city, while the i8 is a serious sports car with a plug - in electric hybrid powertrain.

Critical knowledge: Next - generation lightweight sports carGas - electric hybrid powertrainShares design cues with Civic coupe as well as the past CRX sports carLightweight construction and high - torque powertrainProduction vehicle based on the CR - Z concept on sale August of 2010IntroductionHonda's CRX sports car, a 2 - seat version of the Civic that was produced from 1984 to 1991, is the stuff of legends.

Its eCVT transmission saves gas, gets the job done, but is not the stuff that ideal sports car experiences are made of, and the sound is different than a car equipped with a regular automatic — such as a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid or Kia Optima Hybrid.

This move would make way for the production of a small sport - utility wagon, designed to compete with hybrid car - truck models such as the Toyota Rav4 and the Honda CR - V.

Whether you're looking for a sedan, coupe, muscle car, sports car, truck, SUV, crossover, hybrid, or electric vehicle, we have what you're looking for, and can help you buy it with little fuss.

The Honda sports car will reportedly be powered by Honda's new 2.0 L turbocharged four - cylinder with a hybrid system.

Bi-turbo TDI and electric power brings sensational performance and economy to stunning new interpretation of e-tron concept Audi e-tron Spyder sports car study makes its world public debut at the Paris Motor Show (October 2 to 17, 2010) Plug - in hybrid combines new 300PS, bi-turbo version of latest 3.0 - litre TDI engine with two electric motors developing -LSB-...]

The first concept version of this forward thinking hybrid sports car should make its Auto Show debut sometime in 2010; with this model Tata aims to compete directly with other electric roadsters builders like Tesla and Fisker.

The world's first hybrid sports car, the Honda CR - Z combines nimble handling with a futuristic character.

In combination with the storage area in the rear, which can accommodate 88 liters of cargo, the rear compartment helps to ensure the open - top version of the plug - in hybrid sports car is also as well equipped as possible for everyday use.

Together with the four - door AMG GT Concept, the Mercedes - AMG Project ONE provides another insight into the future performance - hybrid drive strategy of the sports car brand within Mercedes - Benz.

Sampling the Camry Hybrid in a variety of driving environments from back road to highway, to stop - and - go, to in - town, we can say with confidence while it's no sports car, it is no slouch either, and is competent where ever you're likely to roam.

This trio, made up of Porsche's new Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with parallel full - hybrid drive, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two - seater high - performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug - in hybrid technology, clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid Hybrid SUV with parallel full - hybrid drive, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two - seater high - performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug - in hybrid technology, clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid hybrid drive, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two - seater high - performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug - in hybrid technology, clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid Hybrid race car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two - seater high - performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug - in hybrid technology, clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid hybrid technology, clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid hybrid drive.

Bringing the brand's premium, performance DNA to both the street and the racetrack with the redesigned 2018 RLX Sport Hybrid luxury sport sedan and the highly - anticipated Acura ARX - 05 DPi prototype race car.

Other vehicles on display will include the 2017 NSX supercar, Road and Track magazine's 2017 Performance Car of the Year, its racing counterpart, the NSX GT3 (shown in exposed carbon for the first time in the U.S.), along with the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid SUV, and the redesigned 2018 TLX A-Spec sport sedan.

With Cadillac's XLR sports car on the ropes, the company rolled out a handsome four - passenger sports - coupe show car that is essentially a Cadillac body on a Chevrolet Volt plug - in hybrid platform.