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      05-25-2020, 10:28 AM   #12
GregW / Oregon
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Hybrid 4?

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Originally Posted by solstice View Post
Personally I would be ok with a six cylinder hybrid as in the NSX and current F1 cars in an M3 or M5 but when we get to a 4 banger hybrid with close to 600 hp I rather go full out to a Taycan or BMW equivalent. At that point the IC fun level contribution is too small to matter and is mainly another source of complexity, fault, dirt and expensive maintenance
I think an intermediate step (not likely here) could be a "mild hybrid" like my 2020 GLE. I-6 with integrated 48V ISG and fairly small battery so not a huge weight penalty. Adds torque, eliminates any turbo lag and makes the start/stop system seamless. Could have a short all-electric mode.
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