Automakers do not often let most people drive their idea automobiles. Toyota will need to have numerous confidence in its fanatics, because it’s letting just a few fortunate followers get behind the wheel of its AE86 BEV Idea as a part of a lottery in Japan.
Of us can apply to the lottery from February 13 by means of February 26. For those who win, you may need to pay the equal of $133 (20,000 yen) to get the prospect to drive the AE86 BEV, initially launched on the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, round Toyota Metropolis for 3 hours.
Toyota would not say what number of winners it is deciding on, however there are 13 three-hour slots obtainable, in order that’s possible the variety of winners who will be capable of take the AE86 BEV for a drive.
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The AE86 BEV’s motor comes from the Tundra i-Pressure Max hybrid pickup, able to 94 horsepower and 111 pound-feet of torque, with energy operating to the rear wheels by means of a six-speed handbook transmission. For comparability, the unique 1.6-liter 4A-GEU engine was rated at 128 horsepower and 110 pound-feet of torque again when it was new.
The battery is from the Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV, including as much as a complete weight of two,359 kilos — heavy for an AE86 however impressively gentle by EV requirements. Inside, there are a pair of Bride bucket seats and diamond-pattern metal panels on the ground. The Lexus-sourced battery occupies the world initially for the rear seats and cargo space.
Sadly, the winners do not get to recreate Preliminary D of their rented AE86 BEV. The lottery guidelines particularly prohibit drifting and driving by means of mountain passes, amongst different sorts of spirited motoring. And if the drivers injury or wreck the AE86 BEV, they’re on the hook for repairs. Regardless of all the guidelines, we nonetheless assume it’s going to be worthwhile for true Toyota fanatics.
