The boxster is a wide wheelbase car (one reason it handles extremely well)
The flat-6 is not a small engine, nor is the transaxle.
There is lots of room in the back.
I've found one estimate that engine/trans is 800lbs of the 2700lbs car,
anyone know what the weight is?
The Prius is a narrow car. The height of the 1.5L engine might be an issue,
but probably not. I think the Prius 1.5L engine needs to go, not enough power.
I'm thinking a 13B turbo rotary. Smaller, lighter, more power.
If its only used when going fast and the EV power can do most of the daily work, it could get 50-75mpg and still do 0-60 in 5 seconds.
Quote:
Originally Posted by some_other_dave
Three words: Rear Main Seal. The early ones have had significant problems with them, and if they are bad enough the engine can die. Not sure about the trans.
I am guessing that you'll have an interesting time fitting the Pruis drivetrain in the back of the Box. It is set up for a longitudinal-mounted drivetrain; the engine is in front of the transaxle. The Prius has a transverse-mounted drivetrain. It is probably taller and will be further back in the car than the stock engine. I wonder how much room it needs side to side?
It would be a very cool conversion, though!
-soD
|