Fer.pa
07-27-2007, 06:42 PM
Unveiled at recnt Tokyo Auto Salon - a motor show that gives Jap*anese makers the chance to let their hair down - the Turbo Modellista is set to go on sale in its home market in the next few months, and previews a European version. Based on the Japan-only Yaris RS, it uses a 1.5-litre engine turbocharged by Toyota's in-house tuner, Modellista, and Toyota Racing Development (TRD).
Power is increased by 40bhp to 150bhp at 6,000rpm, and with 196Nm of torque, the newcomer should cover 0-60mph in less than eight seconds on its way to a 135mph top speed.
To ensure all the power reaches the road, TRD has equipped the car with a limited slip differential, and further improved the handling by lowering the ride height 20mm and fitting spe*cially tuned sports suspension.
The looks are enhanced by a muscular bodykit, with large intakes at the front to feed air into the intercooler, plus 17-inch OZ Racing alloys. Inside, the Turbo Concept gets specially des*igned instrumentation, which includes a turbo boost gauge, plus a leatherbound steering wheel and gearknob.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_424/car_photo_212074_5.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_424/car_photo_212072_5.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/Yaris1.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/Yaris2.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/03_l.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/04_l.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/05_l.jpg
Power is increased by 40bhp to 150bhp at 6,000rpm, and with 196Nm of torque, the newcomer should cover 0-60mph in less than eight seconds on its way to a 135mph top speed.
To ensure all the power reaches the road, TRD has equipped the car with a limited slip differential, and further improved the handling by lowering the ride height 20mm and fitting spe*cially tuned sports suspension.
The looks are enhanced by a muscular bodykit, with large intakes at the front to feed air into the intercooler, plus 17-inch OZ Racing alloys. Inside, the Turbo Concept gets specially des*igned instrumentation, which includes a turbo boost gauge, plus a leatherbound steering wheel and gearknob.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_424/car_photo_212074_5.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_424/car_photo_212072_5.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/Yaris1.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/Yaris2.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/03_l.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/04_l.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/schua2573/05_l.jpg