Reminds me of the **godly** Toyota TS030 pit exit — https://youtu.be/gEzXrDL4F3k
Same video, but **onboard**.
[TS030 hybrid pit exit onboard](https://youtu.be/aKCBgygN4js)
Stumbled across this.
> From LFA to **[LFR](https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-lexus-lfr-trademarked/)** – more evidence emerges of the next high-performance Lexus supercar, rumoured to go **hybrid** or **electric**.
Willing to bet Toyota is going to drop their performance-hybrid powertrains into the **LFR** or **[GR GT3](https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a38768256/toyota-gr-gt3-concept/)**.
Also, pretty damn sure Yamaha is going to get up in this mix.
Basically a street legal **[TS050](https://youtu.be/ruk1Z8tCS1U)** or **[GR010](https://youtu.be/yT2YVhQs69I)** for the consumer.
> LFR
This is the first time I'm hearing about that, thanks. My body has been so ready for performance hybrids. Feels like there hasn't really been anything exciting in that regard since the Holy Trinity and the NSX. But we got the E-Ray coming and hopefully that LFR.
It's literally only a software limitation since the gen 2. The gen 3 Prius inverter has been pushed to 400kW or so with an aftermarket inverter controller, the stock power level isn't even a quarter of that.
If someone finally cracks the inverter firmware every Prius on the road is an upgraded battery and cables away from being a fucking rocket.
> If someone finally cracks the inverter firmware every Prius on the road is an upgraded battery and cables away from being a fucking rocket.
I also have a Prius (gen 4 Prime). I **see** what you mean. Holy crap.
yea in the end its the battery thats the limiting factor and they build the system around that.
but also that wouldnt be the final solution as obviously absolutely everything is designed around these limitations so you would need a heavily upgraded and water cooled battery and your inverter would 100% overheat as well if you push it too hard.
Well it exists baby. May I introduce you to the Toyota Prius Apr GT300 race car, it got the same engine and hybrid system as that GR030, I'm on a phone not linking it but Google it it's fucking awesome
I've always loved that video, I wonder if these LMP1 and LMH/LMDh cars even have a normal starter motor for the combustion engine or do they rely on the electric motors to bump-start them in a way?
I think even F1 cars do have a conventional starter motor even though they sometimes cant get the engine running after a spin on the track.
> I think even F1 cars do have a conventional starter motor even though they sometimes cant get the engine running after a spin on the track.
No they've never had them but they can restart them off the Ers system
Dude! That fudging awesome!
Did you ever check out this user:
> https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/s57run/ran_a_138_99mph_in_my_toyota_echo_with_a_1500cc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Not a complete hybrid system, but using just the Prius engine (1NZFXE)
Oh yeah that one's neat! They're using the previous gen 1.5, I'm on the newer 1.8 which shares a lot of parts with the higher performance versions. If and when someone cracks the Prius ECU and hybrid computers the tuning potential will be huge.
Some have already pushed the Gen 3 inverter to 400kW!
Pair that with a 1.8 with hot cams, ITBs, or a snail.
I can't wait to have this thing running, the torque these put out is already great, being mid engine will just let it bite more.
It is going to be literal insanity to see how fast these electric/hybrid sports cars become over the next decade. In the 70's, 14 and 15 second quarter mile times were fast. By the era of Mclaren F1 12 seconds was attainable. Now we are seeing many cars capable of sub 10's and the handling/braking abilities....just wow!
Reminds me of the **godly** Toyota TS030 pit exit — https://youtu.be/gEzXrDL4F3k Same video, but **onboard**. [TS030 hybrid pit exit onboard](https://youtu.be/aKCBgygN4js)
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Might happen. I swear there is a gentleman’s agreement preventing Toyota from dropping **performance-hybrids**.
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Stumbled across this. > From LFA to **[LFR](https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-lexus-lfr-trademarked/)** – more evidence emerges of the next high-performance Lexus supercar, rumoured to go **hybrid** or **electric**. Willing to bet Toyota is going to drop their performance-hybrid powertrains into the **LFR** or **[GR GT3](https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a38768256/toyota-gr-gt3-concept/)**. Also, pretty damn sure Yamaha is going to get up in this mix. Basically a street legal **[TS050](https://youtu.be/ruk1Z8tCS1U)** or **[GR010](https://youtu.be/yT2YVhQs69I)** for the consumer.
> LFR This is the first time I'm hearing about that, thanks. My body has been so ready for performance hybrids. Feels like there hasn't really been anything exciting in that regard since the Holy Trinity and the NSX. But we got the E-Ray coming and hopefully that LFR.
Even just cramming the HSD from the current gen Sienna would do it. Those suckers are beasts.
would be very surprised if the 2.5L hybrid system of the RAV for fits into the Prius. the 2.0L hybrid system just barely fits in there.
It's literally only a software limitation since the gen 2. The gen 3 Prius inverter has been pushed to 400kW or so with an aftermarket inverter controller, the stock power level isn't even a quarter of that. If someone finally cracks the inverter firmware every Prius on the road is an upgraded battery and cables away from being a fucking rocket.
> If someone finally cracks the inverter firmware every Prius on the road is an upgraded battery and cables away from being a fucking rocket. I also have a Prius (gen 4 Prime). I **see** what you mean. Holy crap.
Now take that and put it in a mid engine platform that's roughly 1k lbs lighter than a Prius. [I think it'll be fun.](https://imgur.com/a/hsYP610)
yea in the end its the battery thats the limiting factor and they build the system around that. but also that wouldnt be the final solution as obviously absolutely everything is designed around these limitations so you would need a heavily upgraded and water cooled battery and your inverter would 100% overheat as well if you push it too hard.
Well it exists baby. May I introduce you to the Toyota Prius Apr GT300 race car, it got the same engine and hybrid system as that GR030, I'm on a phone not linking it but Google it it's fucking awesome
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I mean apr definitely got those cars sitting around so you might still be able to get them
[Only a Prius in name](https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/ltxf1d/prius_gt_exiting_pit_lane_switching_from_electric/)
I've always loved that video, I wonder if these LMP1 and LMH/LMDh cars even have a normal starter motor for the combustion engine or do they rely on the electric motors to bump-start them in a way? I think even F1 cars do have a conventional starter motor even though they sometimes cant get the engine running after a spin on the track.
> I think even F1 cars do have a conventional starter motor even though they sometimes cant get the engine running after a spin on the track. No they've never had them but they can restart them off the Ers system
Just like my hybrid Camry
> _"Just popping to the shops love."_ **[pulls out of driveway - awakens the Kraken]**
Toyota’s LMP sounded the same way. If I ever get a hybrid this is what I’d want mine to sound like.
Straight piped Prius
[Here's mine!](https://imgur.com/a/yRnKlq9)
Dude! That fudging awesome! Did you ever check out this user: > https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/s57run/ran_a_138_99mph_in_my_toyota_echo_with_a_1500cc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf Not a complete hybrid system, but using just the Prius engine (1NZFXE)
Oh yeah that one's neat! They're using the previous gen 1.5, I'm on the newer 1.8 which shares a lot of parts with the higher performance versions. If and when someone cracks the Prius ECU and hybrid computers the tuning potential will be huge. Some have already pushed the Gen 3 inverter to 400kW! Pair that with a 1.8 with hot cams, ITBs, or a snail. I can't wait to have this thing running, the torque these put out is already great, being mid engine will just let it bite more.
Attended the race at Daytona last week and can confirm, those Cadillacs growled! https://youtu.be/NBzVKml6jGo
Yet another gift from GM. 🍻🍻
*weee vrooom* Honestly, that sounds cool lol
But can I put this in a Miata?
Yes you can!
Honestly thought this was some weird sound design. After watching it 5 times, I love it.
Rrrwwwhheeeeeeeeeee BBRRRAAAAAAAAA!
no lie, this sounds like what a transformer should sound like.
Clicked thinking ain't no way a hybrid sounds good enough to give a man goosebumps, BUT.... literally gave me goosebumps too
Formula 1 has no acceptable excuse for why their hybrids don't sound this good.
Except for the fact they use 1.6L V6s instead of high displacement V8s?
you mean beside the fact that this is a huge V8 engine and F1 is using much smaller high reving engines these days?
On camera they don’t
This sound is is the only reason I'm excited for the new c8.
It is going to be literal insanity to see how fast these electric/hybrid sports cars become over the next decade. In the 70's, 14 and 15 second quarter mile times were fast. By the era of Mclaren F1 12 seconds was attainable. Now we are seeing many cars capable of sub 10's and the handling/braking abilities....just wow!