Radical Toyota Hybrid-R Concept is Frankfurt-bound

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Excitement and expectations are abound at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show next month, as the Toyota Hybrid-R Concept will be unveiled. No detail whatsoever has been released, other than this picture of a new Hybrid-R logo.

The first of three teasers, the logo is a new derivation of Toyota’s familiar blue-and-silver Hybrid Synergy Drive symbol. A prominent ‘R’ replaces the stylised ‘S’, and its subtle chequered flag graphic draws connections to racing.

Touted as ‘exciting’ and ‘radical’, the new concept will “bring Toyota Hybrid System-Racing technology to the road (and track),” according to the brief press statement. The video above shows the tech as featured on Toyota’s Le Mans racer, the TS030 Hybrid.

Could this be a preview of the much-rumoured Toyota Supra replacement? We’ll know more in the coming days as more teasers are released, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, take a look back at the history of the Supra here. Surely that’ll whet your appetite for what lies ahead.

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Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

 

Comments

  • Unlike a large majority of the motor heads I’am with the notion of a hybrid-Ize Supra as long the performance is worthy if the Supra nameplate. I mean if Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren can attempt it, I’am sure Toyota with over a decade In the hybrid industry can pull something off.

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    • RedCRZ on Aug 07, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      I dont think so. Maybe this hv to do with the yundong shuangqing II concept from china motorshow? Hmmm… A bit late toyota. But better late than never!

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    • skypirate on Aug 07, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      i’m excited about it too, i’m all in for a hybrid or NA fast cars. i’m not a big fan of turbos whether it’s big or small turbos, got to hate turbo lags.

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  • samlok on Aug 07, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Wow, looks promising

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  • Supra on Aug 07, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    OMG YESSSS LET IT BE SUPRA!!!

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