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Old 08-27-2016, 05:51 PM   #70 (permalink)
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It's fun to fantasize; but mine run more to a complete drive-train swap.

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The electrical motor assist adds another 10 kW (13 hp) and a maximum of 36 pound-feet (49 Nm) of torque when called on, with the aim to boost performance to the level of a typical 1.5 L petrol engine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Insight#Design

The Toyota MGR is 68hp and 98lb. The 2017 Acura MDX hybrid has IIRC more power, but more importantly it has twin motors and an electric differential so it will do torque vectoring. I've laid on the blacktop and looked at one at the local dealer. The mounting layout is pretty sweet.

Someone will be the first to roll one of those, else the part will be on eBay.
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