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World's Sexiest Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by SAK, Sep 30, 2009.

  1. SAK

    SAK Junior Member

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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I by far prefer function over fashion.[​IMG]
    Land speed record holder, now that's sexy
     
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  3. PriusLewis

    PriusLewis Management Scientist

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    +1!!!
     
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    Linked article has a decided less-than-impressed tone:

    "Even the world's sexiest Prius is still just a Prius." and

    "The result is a new, sexy look and not much else." and

    "The Tommi Kaira Prius makes its stock 134 horsepower and stock
    50 mpg fuel economy rating. That is, if the aero upgrades haven't
    hurt Toyota's wind-tunnel-tested drag coefficient."

    IMHO, all show and no -- or very little on real world streets -- go.
     
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    wvgasguy New Member

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    Rad, cool, awesome mods ..... not sexy.
     
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    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    Those bumpers and side additions seem so low to the ground I can't imagine the car having much utilitarian functionality. I don't think I could take a normal 7-11 drive way without scraping lot of the "purty" away.

    Sexy? maybe...but I need some real world usefulness.

    I know I'm getting old but when did lack of ground clearance become "Sexy"?
     
  7. Indyking

    Indyking Happy Hyundai owner...

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    Here's a picture of what the world's sexiest Prius would look like:


    [​IMG]

    Just kidding... :)
     
  8. PriusRos

    PriusRos A Fairly Senior Member - 2016 Prius Owner

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    I don't think it's either purty or sexy. Maybe it's sexy the way wearing a full-length burka is sexy -- Everything is covered up so it's all left to the imagination. And yeah, when did dragging the ground become sexy?
     
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    32kcolors Senior Member

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    Anyone who thinks a ricer is sexy needs to get their eyes examined.

    We already have the world's sexiest Prius, it's the V, pick your color.
     
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    THis is the pimmed Prius by KENSTYLE from Japan :rockon:
     
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    Here is another link to more info on this mod package:

    TOMMYKAIRA Developing Aggressive Aero Kits for 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid - Carscoop

    "Going 'green' doesn't necessarily mean that you car has to look more
    boring than a Tupperware collection..."


    The emphasis is on looks, not aerodynamics at all. There are no
    claims that the package in any way makes the car more clean or
    increases MPGs. It doesn't make any claims, and it doesn't provide any
    supporting data. In fact there is only one indirect reference to anything
    even remotely aerodynamic

    "According to Tommy Kaira, the aero packages will be combined with
    a lowering kit and chunky 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 215/40 R18
    tires that will be offered in various designs."


    You can't even say for sure that "aero" means aerodynamic. Its an
    "aero package" whatever that means.

    Again, with respect to anything aerodynamic, this is nothing more than
    hip, hop, and hype. Simply put, this is a styling package.
     
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    Yes, but for me without any taste ;)
     
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    [​IMG]

    This one I like much much better
     
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    nerfer A young senior member

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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Dual exhaust on a Prius?
     
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    scottwyden new jersey photographer

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    Those are some sexy Prius!
     
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    It would be entertaining to find this car in Gran Turismo since earlier Tommy Kaira cars have been included.