As expected, the car «s main highlight is the high -
performance hybrid drivetrain under the hood.
The SQ8 is rumored to get
a performance hybrid drivetrain comprised of Audi's already - potent turbocharged 3.0 - liter V - 6 and an electric motor, a combination making as much as 470 hp.
Mercedes says the AMG GT Concept heralds future developments for the brand, where high -
performance hybrid drivetrains «will boast impressive performance and maximum efficiency.»
Separately, Toyota deputy chief officer Satoshi Ogiso, who is best known as the father of the Prius petrol - electric hybrid, said the turbo - petrol engine would be suitable for
performance hybrid drivetrains.
Not exact matches
This Jekyll - and - Hyde character is supported by the
hybrid drivetrain, which allows you to choose between silent, laid - back, zero - emissions progress and hypercar
performance with a Formula 1 — style KERS effect.»
No
drivetrain details have been revealed, but as the UX is similar in size to the Toyota C - HR, it's likely any production model would use the same mix of
hybrid and turbocharged petrol engines, perhaps with a larger displacement turbocharged option to offer a
performance model suitable for Lexus customers.
Under the bonnet will sit an uprated version of Volvo's high
performance plug - in
hybrid drivetrain, combining two electric motors and a lithium - ion battery pack with a turbocharged and supercharged 2 - litre four - cylinder engine.
The 0 - 62 mph run takes 2.8 seconds in the 903 hp P1, which uses a modern
hybrid drivetrain that is on the cutting edge of technology and
performance, much like the F1 was back in the 90s.
According to Koenigsegg this system saves weight over a traditional two -
drivetrain «parallel
hybrid,» like the early Honda Insight, and has better
performance than a series
hybrid, like the range - extending BMW i3.
Perhaps fittingly, the new Panamera Turbo S E-
Hybrid employs a plug - in
hybrid drivetrain in order to achieve superlative
performance and equally baffling fuel economy.
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.
The 2015 Toyota Camry
Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness of its hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around ut
Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to
performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness of its
hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around ut
hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around utility.
The Bottom Line The 2015 Toyota Camry
Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness of its hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around ut
Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to
performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness of its
hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around ut
hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around utility.
The Porsche 918 Spyder super sports car made its public dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, in a demonstration run up the famous Hill that provided a fascinating insight to the
performance potential of its innovative
hybrid drivetrain.
The BMW i8 Concept Roadster is a plug - in
hybrid powered by an eDrive
drivetrain combining a high -
performance electric motor and petrol combustion engine.
Known for its revolutionary
hybrid drivetrain and myriad of Porsche racing inspired technological features, the 918 epitomizes the cutting edge of modern era high
performance vehicles.
In fact, specific mention of the
drivetrain is saved for the last paragraph of the company's press release: «The front - engine, rear - wheel drive LF - LC features Advanced Lexus
Hybrid Drive, delivering both driving
performance and fuel efficiency.»
Klaus also stresses the NSX's adoption of a
hybrid drivetrain, all - wheel drive and dual - clutch gearbox are akin to the original's aluminum semi-monocoque chassis and titanium engine connecting rods pushing the
performance envelope.
The i8 has exceptional fuel economy for a sports car and remarkable
performance for a
hybrid thanks to its
drivetrain.
During our time with the CR - Z, it's fair to say we've come to the conclusion that its power - boosting
hybrid drivetrain hasn't created the perfect small
performance coupe.
The
hybrid drivetrain will consist of a conventional engine paired to a high - capacity battery package, with
performance figures yet unknown.
Starting at about 55 km / h (34.18 mph) the drive system allows the TFSI engine together with the alternator to couple to the
drivetrain — in this
hybrid mode, the drive sources combine to optimize both efficiency and
performance.
The report says that the J - Pace will be offered with two wheelbase options as well as a plug - in
hybrid drivetrain and even a high -
performance model.
The
hybrid is also the most - powerful
drivetrain next to the 185 - horsepower 2.7 - liter four, and 270 - horsepower 3.5 - liter V6 non-
hybrid Highlanders, but
performance is offset by an additional 350 pounds.
The concept was built with a 6.0 liter, twin - turbocharged W12 engine, but the company says that, for the production version, both a 4.0 liter, twin - turbocharged V8 or a
hybrid drivetrain could meet the
performance requirements.
The GT Concept wears the same «EQ Power +» badge that will adorn all future AMG
performance hybrids; between the
hybrid drivetrain, the four - door styling, and the promise of eyeball - flattening
performance, this concept holds a pretty clear vision for the next few years at Mercedes - AMG.
While the original Q8 concept shown in Detroit received a newly developed petrol - electric
hybrid drivetrain, its Audi Sport
performance sibling appears set to go a more conventional route with a direct injection petrol engine.
The company has said that the high -
performance version will not feature a conventional V8 engine, but a
hybrid drivetrain.
2018 Toyota Highlander
Hybrid Limited Base Price: $ 56,640.00 As Tested: $ 58,552.50 Drivetrain: Six - cylinder 3.5 - litre gasoline engine with hybrid drive, 306 net horsepower, continuously variable transmission, all wheel drive Performance: 9.1 litres per 100 km in mixed city / highway driving VVUZZ Recommended: Load it up, hit the highway and, depending on who you have in the back, enjoy some quiet and peace of
Hybrid Limited Base Price: $ 56,640.00 As Tested: $ 58,552.50
Drivetrain: Six - cylinder 3.5 - litre gasoline engine with
hybrid drive, 306 net horsepower, continuously variable transmission, all wheel drive Performance: 9.1 litres per 100 km in mixed city / highway driving VVUZZ Recommended: Load it up, hit the highway and, depending on who you have in the back, enjoy some quiet and peace of
hybrid drive, 306 net horsepower, continuously variable transmission, all wheel drive
Performance: 9.1 litres per 100 km in mixed city / highway driving VVUZZ Recommended: Load it up, hit the highway and, depending on who you have in the back, enjoy some quiet and peace of mind.
«The intense winter test drive is designed to examine and fine - tune traditional automotive aspects like suspension and driving dynamics, but in the case of the Electric
Performance Hybrid, the
drivetrain and batteries were also under scrutiny --- in one of the coldest places on the planet,» Polestar said.
Acura had nothing to say about the Precision's
drivetrain, but given that the brand has made it clear that it wants to focus on
performance with upcoming models, the concept could use the the 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine and
hybrid system from the RLX Sport H
hybrid system from the RLX Sport
HybridHybrid.
Most of the technical details about the
hybrid drivetrain were available, but we ended the post with: «GM has not yet announced
performance or fuel economy numbers for the