Toyota recently unveiled an all-electric drift car based on the classic “Hachi-Roku” of the 1980s. The car, named the GR HV Sports Concept, is a fully electric drift car that demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Toyota was able to take the classic model of the Hachi-Roku and transform it into a powerful electric vehicle, complete with modern features like a dual motor powertrain, a range extender for longer trips and even autonomous driving capabilities. In this blog post, we will explore the incredible story behind Toyota’s new electric drift car and how it is helping to revolutionize the automotive industry.
Toyota’s new all-electric drift car
In a move that is sure to get gearheads and environmentalists talking, Toyota has created an all-electric drift car from a classic Toyota AE86 “Hachi-Roku”. The car was unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon, and it’s already turning heads.
The electric drift car is based on the 1986 Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86, which was a popular choice for drifters in the early days of the sport. The AE86 was known for its light weight and nimble handling, making it ideal for drifting.
To create the electric drift car, Toyota swapped out the engine and transmission for electric motors and batteries. The result is a car that produces zero emissions and is capable of some serious speed and performance.
While it’s still early days for this project, it’s exciting to see what Toyota can do with electric cars. With any luck, we’ll see more all-electric drift cars in the future!
The car is based on the classic
The car is based on the classic Toyota Corolla AE86, which was originally produced from 1983 to 1987. The AE86 was a popular choice for drifting and became known as the “Hachi-Roku” (meaning “eight-six”), which is where the car gets its name from. The car has been modified to be an all-electric vehicle, with a motor that produces over 500 horsepower. It also features a unique body kit and custom livery, which pays homage to the AE86.
Toyota’s electric cars are becoming more popular
Electric cars are becoming more popular for a variety of reasons. They’re better for the environment, they’re cheaper to operate and maintain, and they offer a smooth, quiet ride. Toyota is one of the leaders in electric car technology, and their latest creation is an all-electric drift car based on the classic “Hachi-Roku” model.
The electric drift car was created as part of Toyota’s “Fun to Drive Again” campaign, which aims to show that electric cars can be just as fun and exciting to drive as traditional gas-powered cars. The drift car features two electric motors that produce a combined 600 horsepower, and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.
Despite its impressive performance specs, the drift car is still environmentally friendly – it produces zero emissions. And since it’s electric, it’s also much cheaper to operate than a gas-powered car. Toyota hopes that their all-electric drift car will help change people’s perceptions of electric cars and show that they can be both fun and practical.
