TRD Prepared Toyota Prius Records 698 MPG Lap Around Nürburgring

A Toyota Prius Plug-in has returned a 698mpg fuel consumption figure on an economy run around the 12.8-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The Toyota Prius Plug-in's claimed combined cycle fuel economy figure is 134mpg, but the petrol-electric hybrid almost completed the whole lap on EV power alone, with the 1.8-litre petrol engine only engaging during on a long uphill climb.

The car used for the economy run was upgraded to TRD (Toyota Racing Developments) specification. This includes lightweight 18in alloy wheels and low rolling resistance tyres, uprated suspension, aero-enhancing front and rear bumpers and a rear spoiler.
 

atc98092 - 7/15/2014 1:04:59 PM

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Yeah, but how long did it take to make the lap? If they only puttered around the track, what's the point?

atc98092 - 7/15/2014 1:06:47 PM

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OK, just read the link. Average speed 37 MPH. Whoop de do. 21 minutes for one lap. That's just silly.

800over - 7/16/2014 2:28:00 PM

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It would seem to me if you're coming to an article that refers to a car's fuel efficiency and complain about it's performance you're going to have a bad time.

atc98092 - 7/16/2014 7:17:54 PM

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I'm not anti-hybrid. I would get one if it came in what I wanted. But taking a hybrid to the Ring to set a efficiency record just seems to be the wrong place, that's all.

MrEE - 7/15/2014 7:22:05 PM

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Perfect match for my daily commute.