Read this: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2004-06-10-diesel-vs-hybrid_x.htm
When the US switches over the new deisal standard soon, it will be even more an 'open and shut' case.
If you really want to save the earth/stop pollution, buy a quality diesel. They are getting better every year.
Hybrids may one day be able to do that, but for now they are an inefficient ends to an honorable goal.
Not worth the money. The difference in price (market or sticker) between it and a non-hybrid similarly equipped Corrolla cannot be made up in how much you save in gas.
I for one would not put my family in that car. It is a paper bag of a car.
Interesting fact, the 430 has 2 tech's lifted from F1 and are patented by Ferrari
1. E-diff. Basicly diverts power to the front wheels to give better acceleration sorta like a AWD setup. However, unlike the that setup, this is completely electronic and has no added weight.
2. Steering wheel...
I am speaking for experiance with Ferraris where the addition of headers and exhaust often lead to a minor decrease in peak torque as well as low end for a minor gain in hp. It might not hold true for the NSX, but seeing how they both run similar principles (ie peak hp at high rpms with high...
This is a common misconception amoung many people.
Adding the headers and exhaust will NOT damage your trany or your torque converter.
Why?
Simple: HP does not damage the trany, torque does. A very high quality exhaust or header setup, like the tubi, will reduce back pressure, sacrificing...
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