Not so long ago the company introduced the new Porsche 900-hp sport prototype 919 Hybrid, which will participate in the World Championship endurance race.
The car has received the improved elements of the power plant, new paint and three new aerodynamic feathers. Refined components of the electric drive and applied the new lithium-ion batteries.
In turn, Audi also boasted their fireballs — updated 1000-horsepower R18 sports prototype.
He also received a modified aerodynamics and a number of technical changes, such as the rejection of the energy recovery system based on the flywheel in favor of the scheme with the lithium-ion batteries, finalization of the kinematics of the front and rear suspension, installing a 7-speed transmission and switching on the power unit of the Division Four megajoules to six megajoules.
Everyone was waiting for the details about the new prototype Toyota. So, here it is — TS050 Hybrid class LMP1-H.
The scheme has not changed much in comparison with the car TS040. Nevertheless, the development of the power plant Japanese engineers engaged in the technical center of susono. Hybrid features a 2.4-liter «turboshesterkoy» capacity of 500 forces and two electric generators (Aisin and Denso), working on both axes, which also give out 500 hp In addition, installed lithium-ion battery.
During the test vehicle traveled 22 000 kilometers. It is known that the energy recovery provides up to eight megajoules every lap.
Aerodynamics department specialists engaged Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG).
Well, we have to wait for news from Nissan team, and everyone will be complete! Recall that the WEC season starts April 17 six-hour race at Silverstone.
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