Toyota FT-Se electric sports car: A new era of electric driving?

Thomas Wachsmuth 31 October 2023 -> Cars from AZ, News vehicles, Toyota, Videos

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The auto industry is in constant flux, and Toyota has recently taken on the Japan Mobility Show seinen FT Se presented. A Japanese eye-catcher who wants to be more than just another athlete. The Toyota FT-Se is a fully-fledged electric speedster two powerful electric motors, each positioned at the Front and rear axles. The setup allows a All-wheel drive system With a rear-heavy design, which should ensure excellent driving behavior. But it's not just the engines that are impressive. The flat athlete's energy source is a "unique" Third generation battery pack.

Toyota FT-Se Concept

Toyota FT-Se electric sports car: A new era of electric driving?

However, the battery pack also presents challenges, especially when it comes to the Cooling on demanding stages, such as a lap on the Nürburgring. Fumihiko Hazama, chief engineer of the FT-Se, emphasized the Importance of cooling for the performance of the car, especially on long journeys, which can increase the battery temperature. But that seems to have been successful in the end, because the performance of the FT-Se is impressive. It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just three seconds complete and its top speed will be up 250 km/h estimated. And another highlight is this Weight of the sports car.

Battery pack positioned centrally in the vehicle

Thanks to the brand new battery pack, which is positioned centrally in the vehicle, and a body CFRP, aluminum and steel the athlete becomes both very light as well as special torsionally rigid be. This is done through clever Aerodynamic solutions, including a large one diffuser, added. Finally, it should be emphasized that the FT-Se not as an MR2 revival or an electric version of the Supra is thought. It stands on its own and could even be a competitor to the upcoming electric one Porsche Cayman be considered.

Toyota FT-Se Technical Data & Details:

Model: Toyota FT-Se electric sports car
Engines: Two electric motors (front and rear axle)
Drive: All-wheel drive with rear-heavy design
Battery pack: “Unique” third generation battery pack
Performance:
- Estimated Sprint: 0-100 km / h in 3 seconds
- Targeted top speed: 250 km/h
Weight: unknown
Battery position: in the middle of the vehicle
Body material: Mix of CFRP, aluminum and steel
Aerodynamics: Integration of clever solutions, including a large diffuser
Revelation: Japan Mobility Show
Series production: Possibly after 2026