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DeMoN · 04-25-2004, 01:07 PM

Toyota Alessandro Volta
Toyota made big news in Geneva, unveiling this beautiful hybrid-powered sports car. Designed by Italdesign-Giugiaro, the Alessandro Volta—named after the Italian scientist who discovered the battery—features a carbon-fiber chassis and the same 3.3-liter V-6 and dual electric motors as the Lexus RX400h and Toyota Highlander hybrids. In the Volta, the mid-mounted powerplant is said to produce 402 horsepower. The second electric motor powers the front wheels, providing four-wheel traction without the need for a transmission shaft. Toyota says the Volta demonstrates the potential and flexibility of the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Could it also foreshadow the next Supra? We can only hope.

oscargarza88 · 04-25-2004, 01:26 PM

oh com on, u fuys actually think they r gonna make it?

he7lius · 04-25-2004, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by DeMoN

I think it looks great from the front view.

DeMoN · 04-25-2004, 02:01 PM

I dont think they'll make it, Im sure it doesnt even have an accelerator at this point lol, but its very nice. Looks like a lambo murcielago from the front (if you switch the headlights)

veilsidebr · 04-25-2004, 03:37 PM

good car...but i would just own this one if it cames with manual gear box

blah · 04-25-2004, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by BADMIHAI

Originally Posted by RC45

The production version will of course be watered down and look more like the Echo...

You FEAR the Echo!

I think they won't make it as fast as they say. Also, the body looks pretty damn nice...except for the back.

YOU FEAR THE PRIUS FURY!

Fluxlo · 04-26-2004, 04:13 PM

Correct me if i'm wrong, but didn't the original concept have a 400 horsepower v10? Swear I read that in one of my former Road and Track Magazines.

RC45 · 04-26-2004, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Fluxlo

Correct me if i'm wrong, but didn't the original concept have a 400 horsepower v10? Swear I read that in one of my former Road and Track Magazines.

Hey flux.. slumming it at JW I see...

Erez · 05-03-2004, 08:45 PM

:roll: if only the rear wouldn't suck so bad..
and there is NO way they will make with with more then 250HP.. no way in hell.. if it will ever be made.. it could be the next supra.. who knows...

Sir_GT · 05-04-2004, 04:17 AM

I can see it now...

The only GBP45,000 car that depreciates faster than it accelerates.