BETTER PARTSToyota: Little sportsman in series?
Cologne, October 12, 2015
Toyota shows three exciting vehicle studies at the Tokyo Motor Show ( 29 October to 8 November 2015). Particularly interesting is the concept car S - Fri, mainly because it looks quite seriennah. Its design with a long hood, a wide set back cabin and wider track builds on the form of classic sports cars from the 1970s. For art, there are unfortunately few info ?? According to Toyota should send its power to the rear axle, a front-mounted engine. This structure promises in conjunction with a low center of gravity a perfect weight distribution. In addition, the compact four-seater was consistently trimmed to lightweight. Further details will be announced to the fair ?? and we hope to have the information that the S - FR is built in series.
Toyota Kikai: The beauty of mechanics
The Toyota Kikai looks like the combination of a display model for auto mechanics training and a Trike. The 3.40 meter long concept vehicle makes visible what is otherwise hidden under the bodywork: engine, exhaust pipes and tank are exposed. The three seats in the interior are arranged in a triangle, the rider is placed exactly in the middle. A big steering wheel reminiscent of the beginnings of the automobile, classic round instruments show the most important information. As a special feature in the footwell two windows through which can be observed, the axles and the wheels. In the series, however, is unlikely to enter something from Kikai: Toyota wants to remember with the trial in the digital age to the complex beauty of the mechanics.
FCV Plus: Mobiles Notstromaggregat
Another highlight Toyota shows at his home fair the FCV Plus. The more than unusually styled vehicle has a fuel-cell drive. The cell sits between the front wheels, their energy drives four wheel hub motors. The hydrogen tank is located behind the seats. It can, however, connect an external tank, with the FCV Plus for mobile energy - supplier is. Thus, the vehicle can be used for example as an emergency generator for hospitals.
C - HR Concept and Prius: Premiere at home
At the Toyota booth, a revised version of the crossover vehicle C - HR Concept will be shown in addition that was shown at the auto show IAA in September 2015 for the first time. A production-ready version of the manufacturer wants incidentally present at the Geneva Salon in March 2016th Other exhibits at the Tokyo exhibition, the new Prius will include who has also been revealed in Frankfurt. Additionally, the company announces a surprise: A car development to give a sneak peek of the new rally car, wants to return the automaker in 2017 in the FIA World Rally Championship ( WRC ) with the . ( hd )