98 horsepower? wut?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Soylent, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. Soylent

    Soylent The v isn't a station wagon! It's just big boned

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    Only 98 horsepower?

    Doesn't the current Prius have 110 combined HP?
     
    #1 Soylent, Jan 13, 2009
  2. Celtic Blue

    Celtic Blue New Member

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    Re: Only 98 horsepower?

    Note the word I bolded, then think about it. Go back and reread the info on the new Prius.
     
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    Toyota says 134 combined for the 2010 model.
     
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  4. miscrms

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    Combined net power: 110 hp

    2010 Prius:
    Engine: 98hp @5200rpm, 105 ftlbs @4000rpm
    MG2: 80hp @?, 153 ftlbs @?
    Combined net power: 134 hp

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    134 combined horsepower, 98 HP alone for the ICE.

    That's good if curb weight holds steady. I guessed 135 last week.
     
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    And a 2004 Camry has 157 horsepower, but probably weighs more, so acceleration might be comparable.
     
    #6 Jared, Jan 13, 2009
  7. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    curb weight just under 100 lbs heavier
     
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  8. HTMLSpinnr

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    New Prius 0-60 is estimated at 9.8 sec.
     
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  9. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The TCH is in the low-mid 8 secs. I'm surprised at the 9.8 sec figure. It's currently 10.3 sec (even though Toyota gave a higher number). I wouldn't be surprised if it drops to the mid 9s. The Corolla with the regular Otto cycle, similar hp (but of course less torque at a higher rpm), 4-spd auto and lighter curb weight does it in just under 10 sec.
     
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