Over time, additional information about the latest Toyota Supra. According to latest reports, Toyota designers have recently completed the design of the sports car, with some elements borrowed from the concept car FT-1. The new Supra that weighs 1,400 pounds, developed in collaboration with BMW, with the German company is preparing the successor Z4. Two cars will be presented in the next three years, with BMW to develop the platform, while Toyota developing fuel cell technology fuel.
Toyota Supra
Toyota Supra

Reportedly uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter BMW-powered 218 HP, with a hybrid TS040 LMP1 derived from the Japanese company which can also be seen in the R Yaris Hybrid concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year. The overall performance of the engine reaches 354 hp, mated to a dual-clutch sequential BMW, both cars are different designs and are made of C FRP material. The electrical system of the motor reported consist of three electric motors, one mounted on the gearbox, and the other two on the front wheels. Which moves with the movement for all systems wheel, instead of the rear wheels As previously reported, has a weight distribution of 50: 50.

The hybrid system includes supercapacitors, in which the kinetic energy will be stored for a certain time, to then be used to improve the performance of the car. The reason for the selection of supercapacitors is able to absorb energy more quickly than batteries lithium-ion battery, while the important role and the fact that the lighter and smaller than the size of the battery. Will be incorporated into a new body designed BMW, with the system designed by Toyota.

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