Best Motoring Hydrogen (GR) Corolla
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I heard from the Japanese side that the GRC Morizo Edition puts down very similar lap times to their hydrogen Corolla prototype. A lap time of 1:03 around Tsukuba Circuit is pretty damn good for a 300 hp car from the factory that isn't some crazy lightweight sports car (e.g. Lotus Elise).
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What’s crazy is that the Morizo weighs 3,180 lbs compared to this thing weighing a hefty 3700! But it moves itself really well. I’m sure the new Hydrogen car is much lighter now but it looks good dynamically.
It makes me excited for our cars for sure.
Great video.
The pedal cam was really nice to see also. BTW I wonder if Toyota got those pedals from Subaru, because they look weirdly familiar.
The pedal cam was really nice to see also. BTW I wonder if Toyota got those pedals from Subaru, because they look weirdly familiar.
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I agree. NOT hydrogen fuel cells. But hydrogen as the combustion gas. Which I'm under the impression thats what this is?
Yes, this is definitely a hydrogen combustion engine. Fuel cell cars use an electric motor to drive the wheels.
There has been a V8 around for a while though I haven't seen any videos of it running (there may well be though). Here's an article from November 2021 on the V8:
It includes this video at the end:
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Honestly, Toyota’s modern shift knobs look like new version of the WRX ones. 😂
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Yeah🤣, Toyota back then almost never used round shift knobs from the factory, they're usually the longer style shift knobs.
Getting the infrastructure in the US would be really difficult, unfortunately. I can see this being more like E85 where it might be available but you'll have to look hard to find it.
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Saw this on my feed last night, was debating whether I should post it. That part where DK gets on all fours and sniffs the Corolla's ass 
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Very difficult to compare a race car to the GR Yaris road car, but that time is seriously impressive considering its massive weight disadvantage. The slick tires and massive brakes on the H2 Concept are sure to help a lot.
I'm really excited now that the GR Corolla will be a fantastic car to drive. With all that weight shed off, it seems 300 HP will make this car quite capable from the factory.
With modification, this car could surely break a sub minute lap. There is a GR Yaris that put down a 58 second lap with minimal aero.
As for hydrogen, obviously it has many hurdles to overcome before it becomes viable for the public. Even more to make it completely comparable to gas engines. Weight is its biggest issue, but I'm sure year after year that weight will drop fast.
Toyota is doing a great job solving real world issues while keeping the automotive spirit alive.
I'm really excited now that the GR Corolla will be a fantastic car to drive. With all that weight shed off, it seems 300 HP will make this car quite capable from the factory.
With modification, this car could surely break a sub minute lap. There is a GR Yaris that put down a 58 second lap with minimal aero.
As for hydrogen, obviously it has many hurdles to overcome before it becomes viable for the public. Even more to make it completely comparable to gas engines. Weight is its biggest issue, but I'm sure year after year that weight will drop fast.
Toyota is doing a great job solving real world issues while keeping the automotive spirit alive.
Yeah I don't think there are any videos of it running from what I've seen. Been a cool thing for Yamaha and Toyota to make a hydrogen V8 together
It looks like Toyota's still developing the G16E Hydrogen platform!
So cool to see it used in rally, and driven by none other than Juha Kankkunen!
So cool to see it used in rally, and driven by none other than Juha Kankkunen!
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Yes, they are still racing and will continue to race the same engine in the GRC Super Taikyu car as well.
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