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2011 Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid II Concept
Toyota Motor Corporation will show the GRMN Sports Hybrid II Concept, a convertible mid-engined petrol-electric hybrid concept, at the 39th Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race taking place this weekend. (continued below)
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Toyota to Unveil New GRMN Hybrid Concept at Nurburgring
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| Source: Toyota | Published: Thu Jun 23, 2011 |
(continued from above)
The 2011 Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid II Concept is an updated version of a
petrol-electric sports concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon in 2010. The vehicle
features advanced styling and an improved sports-hybrid AWD system with the main
power unit (petrol engine, rear-wheel drive motors and transmission) mid-mounted
in conjunction with a front-wheel drive motor. Positioned this way it improves
maneuverability, increases driving enjoyment and provides enhanced stability.
Toyota launched the world's first mass-produced petrol-electric vehicle, the
Prius, in 1997, and has long conducted active research on applying hybrid
technologies to racing and sports cars. The 2011 GRMN Sports Hybrid II Concept
is the next step in the evolution of these efforts.
GRMN is an acronym
for "GAZOO Racing tuned by MN". GAZOO Racing is a team that created a
vehicle-development and motor-sports support program, the GAZOO.com
customer-participation portal site launched in 1998, "GAZOO mura" driving events
and the "Drive Kingdom" large-scale test-drive events for the general public. MN
stands for "Meister of Nürburgring", referring to Hiromu Naruse (1944-2010), a
TMC test driver and chief of the GAZOO Racing team.
| Specifications |
| Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
| Powertrain |
| Type |
V6 + Electric Motor |
| Displacement |
n/a |
| Power |
245 hp |
| Torque |
n/a |
| Redline |
n/a |
| Electric Power |
50 hp |
| Electric Torque |
n/a |
| Driveline |
n/a |
| Transmission |
n/a |
| Brakes & Tires |
| Brakes Front - Rear |
n/a |
| Tire Size Front - Rear |
225/40 R19 - 255/35 R19 |
| Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
171.3 in |
| Width |
74.4 in |
| Height |
47.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
< 3307 lbs |
| Performance |
| 0-60 mph |
n/a |
| 1/4 Mile |
n/a |
| 60-0 Braking |
n/a |
| Top Speed |
n/a |
| Fuel Economy |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
| Origin & Price |
| Origin |
Japan |
| Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |
