Z4 replacement ?

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-29-2014, 03:46 PM

Ok most people know about this but it does look promising.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ge...rts-car-toyota

Admittedly I also like the look of that Yaris R hybrid, scary.

Tengocity · 03-29-2014, 04:15 PM

I think these new generation of hybrid sports cars look very interesting indeed (i8 through to the P1's etc) as they seem to be using the electric engines to fill out the torque curves of the petrol engines, to improve throttle response, and speed up gear changes (or at least the perception), as well as make them a little more affordable to run. The issue with them all of course is the price, as really only the fabulously wealthy can afford one.

So if they manage to bring some of these attributes to more mainstream cars as more reasonable prices, then I think there is a lot to look forward to. Much as I like a manual shift and a normally aspirated petrol engine, it does seem that time are a changing... I'm sure the engineers will keep at it to hone the technology to give us modern cars that still give a real thrill and sensation to the driving experience.

The render looks great, but you can guarantee the actual car will look absolutely nothing like it!

gatsojon · 03-29-2014, 06:04 PM

Oh I was just going to say 235i... I really like the look of those

What you said looks good too though

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Tengocity General 8515 Rep 19,983 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I think these new generation of hybrid sports cars look very interesting indeed (i8 through to the P1's etc) as they seem to be using the electric engines to fill out the torque curves of the petrol engines, to improve throttle response, and speed up gear changes (or at least the perception), as well as make them a little more affordable to run. The issue with them all of course is the price, as really only the fabulously wealthy can afford one. So if they manage to bring some of these attributes to more mainstream cars as more reasonable prices, then I think there is a lot to look forward to. Much as I like a manual shift and a normally aspirated petrol engine, it does seem that time are a changing... I'm sure the engineers will keep at it to hone the technology to give us modern cars that still give a real thrill and sensation to the driving experience. The render looks great, but you can guarantee the actual car will look absolutely nothing like it! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 499 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Oh I was just going to say 235i... I really like the look of those What you said looks good too though __________________ Current: F82 CP SS/SS
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