Kers?

tom@kartboy · 11-09-2012, 03:20 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/09/h...6-to-get-kers/

We happen to like the Toyota GT86 – and, it of course goes without saying that the same applies to the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, as well – just the way it is. Yes, that includes the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine and its 200 horsepower at 7,000 rpm.

That said, a little extra power never hurt anybody, right?

The most obvious way to add some punch to the GT86 would be with a turbocharger, and that has indeed long been rumored for an STI version of the BRZ. Will Toyota follow suit? According to Top Gear, the answer is no. Says GT86 chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, "I think 300bhp with a turbo and 200g/km of CO2 would be tasteless in this day and age. And a turbo would mean the loss of the GT86's uniqueness." Perhaps a bit harsh, but there you go.

If no turbo, how will Toyota add some punch to its sports car? Possibly with a supercharger? Perhaps not. "We're looking at a next-generation hybrid. More like the TS030 Le Mans Prototype," says the engineer. If you'll recall, the TS030 uses a hybrid engine with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System, more commonly known as KERS.

Even more intriguingly, Tetsuya confirmed that there is a GT86 prototype already fitted with a hybrid KERS system, though it's unclear if it is using capacitors or batteries to contain the recaptured energy. Either way, our interest is most definitely piqued.

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chanomatik · 11-09-2012, 05:23 PM

Ermagherd! KERS!

delongedoug · 11-09-2012, 06:42 PM

DRS next!

DrHeLpErZx · 11-15-2012, 05:10 PM

I feel a turbo would be cheaper... but KERS would be cool

Uncle Scotty · 11-17-2012, 07:04 AM

**** emissions....give us mo POWA!!!

Chad W · 11-17-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Ermagherd! KERS!

You make me wish their was "vote up" feature on this site.

Calidrifter · 11-18-2012, 03:55 AM

Lol, so true.^^

11-09-2012, 03:20 PM	#1
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	Kers? http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/09/h...6-to-get-kers/ We happen to like the Toyota GT86 – and, it of course goes without saying that the same applies to the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, as well – just the way it is. Yes, that includes the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine and its 200 horsepower at 7,000 rpm. That said, a little extra power never hurt anybody, right? The most obvious way to add some punch to the GT86 would be with a turbocharger, and that has indeed long been rumored for an STI version of the BRZ. Will Toyota follow suit? According to Top Gear, the answer is no. Says GT86 chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, "I think 300bhp with a turbo and 200g/km of CO2 would be tasteless in this day and age. And a turbo would mean the loss of the GT86's uniqueness." Perhaps a bit harsh, but there you go. If no turbo, how will Toyota add some punch to its sports car? Possibly with a supercharger? Perhaps not. "We're looking at a next-generation hybrid. More like the TS030 Le Mans Prototype," says the engineer. If you'll recall, the TS030 uses a hybrid engine with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System, more commonly known as KERS. Even more intriguingly, Tetsuya confirmed that there is a GT86 prototype already fitted with a hybrid KERS system, though it's unclear if it is using capacitors or batteries to contain the recaptured energy. Either way, our interest is most definitely piqued. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-09-2012, 05:23 PM	#2
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Ermagherd! KERS!

11-09-2012, 06:42 PM	#3
delongedoug Scooby Specialist Member#: 124113 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: To infinity Vehicle: and beyond!	DRS next!

11-15-2012, 05:10 PM	#4
DrHeLpErZx Scooby Newbie Member#: 216003 Join Date: Jul 2009	I feel a turbo would be cheaper... but KERS would be cool

11-17-2012, 07:04 AM	#5
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	**** emissions....give us mo POWA!!!

11-18-2012, 03:55 AM	#7
Calidrifter Scooby Newbie Member#: 333730 Join Date: Sep 2012	Lol, so true.^^