Undoubtedly the most anticipated car of this year’s exhibition in Tokyo was the concept Toyota FT-86, which, although under the brand of Toyota, was jointly developed by Subaru. The sport coupe has 2 +2 seating and a very compact size – 4 160 mm in length, 1 760 mm in width and 1 260 mm in height and the distance between its two axes is 2 570mm. Concept Toyota FT-86 is equipped with petrol, 2.0-liter engine of Subaru Boxer, whose power is 160 h.p. but the serial version, it will probably be increased to 200 h.p. The other details are known about the joint car Toyota and Subaru are that it is transmitted to drive the rear wheels via five-speed manual gearbox and the brakes are branded ADVICS.
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They look like very large model Outlander Concept PX-MiEV Mitsubishi is standing on the exhibition in Tokyo. Currently by the Japanese company did not mention anything about her serial model, but revealed that the combined fuel consumption is around 2l/100km. The car uses a hybrid drive system consisting of a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, two electric motors and a set of lithium-ion batteries that can be fueled by household contact stations or specialized unit with an internal combustion engine. According to data from the company’s car traveling 50 kilometers. only the energy stored in batteries. An interesting fact in Mitsubishi PX-MiEV is that standard operating both electric and petrol engine are included in the need for rapid acceleration, development of high speed and leaped on steep slopes.
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Toyota will use the exhibition in Tokyo to present yet another concept FT-EV, which probably is the future version of the pre-serial model. We remind you that the first Toyota FT-EV Concept debuted earlier this year in Detroit, but two months ago by the Japanese company decided to develop a serial model. Currently it is known that Toyota FT-EV II is capable of traveling 90 kilometers. energy in a lithium-ion batteries and a top speed of 100km/h, but no information on the time needed to recharge the batteries and power the car. The appearance of the FT-EV II has undergone some changes compared to the first concept, and creates the impression that the car offers more space. Access to the interior is even facilitated by two sliding side doors.
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Subaru spread of some pictures and information about their new concept car Hybrid Tourer. It will be presented at the exhibition in Tokyo, which will be held this month. The car is driven a total of 3 engine – an internal combustion engine and two electric motors. The internal combustion engine is a 2-liter four-cylinder, type “Boxer” and is equipped with a turbo. Situated across. The model is equipped with a continuously variable gearbox Lineartronis. Under the hood of the car is located an electric motor. He has a power 10 kW and is used primarily as a generator that charges the battery. Its activity is combined with that of the motor, mounted at the rear of the car and used at lower speeds. Set is a modern lithium-ion batteries used also STELLA electric car of Subaru, which began sales this summer in Japan. Bodywork of the car features enough space for passengers and ensure the necessary comfort. Using multiple glass in formulating the design of the car creates a feeling of riding more contact with the outside world. Part of the dashboard can be adjusted in height. The seats are upholstered in high-quality leather and fitted with ventilation function.
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By Mitsubishi will introduce the 41st exhibition in Tokyo, which will be held at the end of the month, an entirely new concept compact SUV. The so-called PX-MiEV is equipped with hybrid technologies that increase fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions. Mitsubishi PX-MiEV is shorter but wider and higher than the model Outlander, as its dimensions are 4 510 mm length, 1 830 mm wide and 1655 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2 630 mm. The concept is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system, uniting 1.6-liter gasoline engine, two electric motors located on each axle, and battery pack that can be loaded in both household contact and in fast-rechargable stations with high voltage. PX-MiEV traveling 30 miles (50 kilometers around) With a fully charged battery in electric only mode. At low speeds only works the front electric motor, which transmits drive to the front landing gear, but in rain, snow and other situations that create less friction, automatically include the rear unit and electric mode 4×4. When energy in the batteries decreases, help comes petrol engine that generates electricity in the case.
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Given the constantly increasing traffic in cities and fuel prices, the cars of the future must necessarily be compact, economical and can carry as many passengers. the Concept BB1, presented by Peugeot at Frankfurt, is characterized precisely by the above-mentioned qualities. It is extremely compact (only 2.5 meters long), driven entirely by an electric motor and it has room for four people. Peugeot VV1 idea is to become a typical city car of the future, able to cope with any situation. Pipsqueak can boast a turning radius of only 3.5 meters. Which ensures its easy parking, even in small parking lots or across the sidewalk. Access to the interior of the vehicle is facilitated most by opening doors backwards, but that by going through the trunk lid type “hobby”. The interior of the car changes as required by standard freight volume is 160l. But when you lower the rear seats and it rose to whole 855l. Peugeot BB1 is completely environmentally vehicle driven by two motor-wheels in the rear, which are developing and Michelin have power in 10 h.p. Aggregates are powered by lithium-ion batteries located under the seats.
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Montreal is one of the cult of the Alfa Romeo models 70 years of last century. His concept was shown in 1967. the exhibition in Montreal (Canada), a product version is the debut of the Car in Geneva in 1970. Genuine Alfa Romeo Montreal has a 2.6-liter V8 engine, whose power is 200 h.p. at 6400 rev/min. The 5-stage mechanical gearbox, drive is transmitted to the rear wheels. The car accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 7.4sec and develops a maximum speed of 220 kilometers / hr. In recent years, automobile companies started to mass revive old model which has become a cause Designer Karl Sanders to create a concept of future Alfa Romeo Montreal.
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