Toyota Alessandro Volta concept (2004)
Concept car · 2004 · Hybrid
The hybrid supercar before hybrids were cool
A collaboration between Toyota and Italdesign Giugiaro, the Alessandro Volta was a carbon-fibre hybrid grand tourer named after the inventor of the battery. It borrowed the drivetrain philosophy of the Lexus RX 400h, mounting a 3.3-litre V6 behind the rear axle to feed electric motors on each axle rather than driving the wheels directly, giving all-wheel drive and a claimed 700 km range from a modest fuel tank.
Key facts
- Powertrain: 3.3L V6 petrol + two electric motors (AWD)
- Peak output: 300 kW (408 hp)
- 0-100 km/h: 4.03 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Chassis: Carbon fibre
- Designer: Italdesign Giugiaro
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Italdesign-built hybrid supercar show car, never sold.
- Revealed at 2004 Geneva Motor Show
Source: NetCarShow