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"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69) 04/19/2018 at 08:41 • Filed to: hour rule, Toyota

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Toyota GRMN RMS prototype

bhtooefr > pip bip - choose Corrour 04/19/2018 at 09:06

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FWIW, this is actually a MR2 Spyder underneath, but with... modifications: https://toyotagazooracing.com/archive/gr/event/autosalon2012/carlist/lgrmn_02.html

Specifically, the entire hybrid powertrain, including the rear electric motor, from either a third-gen RX 450h or a late second-gen Highlander Hybrid was put in.

The engine is in the middle still, with the RX/Highlander’s rear electric motor up front, so it’s a 295 hp mid-engine AWD hybrid sports car.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > bhtooefr 04/19/2018 at 09:31

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I’m going to guess it was the power train from the GS450h rather then from a crossover.

bhtooefr > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 04/19/2018 at 11:34

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Nope, the GS 450h powertrain is very much a longitudinal front-engine powertrain with mechanical AWD. (And it uses a different engine code.)

The crossover powertrain is already transverse FWD, which is what the MR2 is designed for - transverse FWD powertrains in the back. Then, use the electric rear motor in the front to get AWD.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > bhtooefr 04/19/2018 at 11:35

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Well that’s neat.

Nauraushaun > bhtooefr 04/20/2018 at 20:07

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Wow