Hybrid Sports Cars to Torch the Future

It’s not hard to imagine a hybrid burning up the fast lane. With the rate at which many new types of hybrids are being churned out, an exotic, high powered, super-fast sports car is a very tangible item. If you’re a frequenter at major auto shows, the name “Eclipse Concept-E” shouldn’t be new. This high-performance sports car is a gas-electric hybrid from Mitsubishi.

The front wheels of the Concept-E are powered by a composite system using an electric 3.8 liter V6 motor which results in a 270 (combined) horsepower. Their E-Boost mechanism manages to convey an additional two-hundred horsepower to the back wheels from an electric motor behind the cabin. (This motor is powered by lithium-ion).

Subaru has also come out with the “Scrambler” electric hybrid concept. Andreas Zapatina’s design and craftsmanship is combined with the electric hybrid technology to bring you the sleek model. Subaru also has a unique HE drive that works flawlessly and smoothly with the all wheel drive. Impressively, it’s also available for adaptations to its already existing vehicle platforms.

Even though Mazda’s Miata hasn’t ever really left any large environmental footprint, Mazda is still working on making even cleaner and more efficient future for its sports car line. This is demonstrated best through Mazda’s latest Ibuki concept. This particular model harbors a hybrid power plant of sorts that kills idle time by automatically shutting down the car’s internal combustion engine when the car is stationary. This not only saves you money and fuel, it reduces the emissions output drastically. It also gives the car an electrical boost in acceleration once the car gets to going again.

While the technology may seem pretty knew, some designs for hybrid sports cars have been out as early as the 1990’s. The technology is still breathtaking, however, and a breath of fresh air. Imagine the day when sport scars might even run off of water. Cheap and fun!