Toyota to Show New GRMN Hybrid Concept at Nürburgring
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will show the "GRMN (GAZOO Racing1 tuned by MN2) SPORTS HYBRID Concept II", a convertible mid-ship gasoline-electric hybrid concept, at the 39th Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race to be held near Nürburg, Germany, from June 23 through 26.
GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II
The GRMN SPORTS HYBRID Concept II is an updated version of a gasoline-electric sports concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 and has been developed to embody the enjoyment of automobiles. The vehicle features advanced styling and an improved sports-hybrid AWD system with the main power unit (gasoline engine, rear-wheel drive motors and transmission) located in the middle of the body and a front-wheel drive motor in front—all positioned to improve maneuverability, enhance driving enjoyment and provide enhanced stability. Meanwhile, top-down driving in electric-vehicle mode gives a fresh and exhilarating driving experience.
TMC launched the world's first mass-produced gasoline-electric vehicle in 1997, and has long conducted active research on applying hybrid technologies to racing and sports cars. The GRMN SPORTS HYBRID Concept II is positioned as the next step in the evolution of these efforts.
GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II Details
Engine Type 2GR-FXE
Displacement 3,456 cc
Maximum output 183 kW (249 PS)
System
Maximum output 220 kW (299 PS)
Body
Length 4,350 mm
Width 1,890 mm
Height 1,200 mm
Wheelbase 2,575 mm
Weight 1,500 kg or less
Vehicle layout Mid-ship with front electric motor
Tires Front 225/40R19 and Rear 255/35R19
24 Hours Nürburgring Race Outline
Name 39th ADAC Zurich24h-Race 2011
Dates June 23 through 26, 2011 (main competition runs from June 25 through 26)
Venue Nürburgring (Nürburg, Ahrweiler, State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)
1- A vehicle-development and motor-sports support program created by GAZOO, which also operates the GAZOO.com customer-participation portal site launched in 1998, "GAZOO mura" driving events and the "Drive Kingdom" large-scale test-drive events for the general public.
2- Stands for "Meister of Nürburgring", referring to Hiromu Naruse (1944-2010), a TMC test driver and chief of the GAZOO Racing team.