Lexus wants the LFA’s spiritual successor to be a car that purists love—even if it is electric. As you may already know, battery-powered cars don’t need a manual transmission. Electric motors have a much wider optimal RPM range than that of an internal combustion engine, which is why nearly every EV comes with a single-speed direct-drive transmission. Toyota’s EV manual gearbox, which is connected to a clutch and gear shifter, isn’t there to stop the motor from stalling out, it’s there to recreate the sensation and thrill of shifting through the gears yourself. You’ll even to able to customize how the system feels and operates. It may sound completely unnecessary, but Toyota isn’t the only company exploring the technology. A manual gearbox won’t be the only interesting piece of technology enthusiasts will have to look forward to from the production Electrified Sport. The sports car is also expected to feature Toyota’s One Motion Grip steer-by-wire system. The setup includes no mechanical connection between the steering column and wheels, but does provide better control at low speeds and better stability at high speeds. The sleek coupé will also have all-wheel drive, which we assume is a big part of why the EV can go from zero-to-62 mph in a “little bit more” than two seconds.
Lexus Electrified Sports Concept 2019
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Lexus wants the LFA’s spiritual successor to be a car that purists love—even if it is electric. As you may already know, battery-powered cars don’t need a manual transmission. Electric motors have a much wider optimal RPM range than that of an internal combustion engine, which is why nearly every EV comes with a single-speed direct-drive transmission. Toyota’s EV manual gearbox, which is connected to a clutch and gear shifter, isn’t there to stop the motor from stalling out, it’s there to recreate the sensation and thrill of shifting through the gears yourself. You’ll even to able to customize how the system feels and operates. It may sound completely unnecessary, but Toyota isn’t the only company exploring the technology. A manual gearbox won’t be the only interesting piece of technology enthusiasts will have to look forward to from the production Electrified Sport. The sports car is also expected to feature Toyota’s One Motion Grip steer-by-wire system. The setup includes no mechanical connection between the steering column and wheels, but does provide better control at low speeds and better stability at high speeds. The sleek coupé will also have all-wheel drive, which we assume is a big part of why the EV can go from zero-to-62 mph in a “little bit more” than two seconds.
