Scion May Rely On Hybrid Motor Instead Of Turbocharging For Performance Boost In FR-S

A more potent Toyota GT-86 is on the way, but electric motor assist could be used instead of turbocharging.

It’s no secret that Toyota is currently working on a high-performance version of its highly acclaimed GT-86/Scion FR-S sports coupe. Only days after the Japanese automaker revealed a nearly production-ready GT-86 convertible concept at the Geneva Motor Show, Autocar is reporting that Toyota is considering a high-performance gasoline-electric hybrid version. In fact, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada says that his team is already working on the car’s mid-life facelift.

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1CarSmart1 - 3/8/2013 1:30:33 PM

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This is why Toyota is a great SmartAsian company! A fast car that pollutes fewer MPG is what dumb americans fail to do, like Corovette, Viper and Mustang. Where are their hybrid sportscars? Too busy making a burnout with the tyres I suppose!

trmckin - 3/8/2013 3:35:37 PM

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I think your excuse applies here. Aside from the Mustang, the others are fairly expensive cars for the higher ups in society. You know... people that make a difference. That's how you justify a low volume gas guzzling Mercedes in Europe so it should apply everywhere.

91z4me - 3/11/2013 9:06:10 AM

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WTF are you smoking?

ParadoX - 3/8/2013 2:01:48 PM

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Those electric motors can provide a lot of torque.

91z4me - 3/11/2013 9:07:25 AM

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But at what weight penalty for the batteries? This is exactly what the FTS is NOT. The FRS is a light weight, compact handling sporty car. Throwing a few hundred lbs of batteries on the car and an electric motor isn't going to help anything.

t_bone - 3/9/2013 12:12:19 AM

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Bonus points if they would put those motors on the FRONT wheels. Instant AWD without all the heavy transaxles.

freeagent - 3/9/2013 10:29:54 AM

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Terrible idea. While the instant torque is good the weight of the batteries conflicts with the lightweight premise of the car and its handling.