Scion Fuse
The Scion Fuse is a concept car created under one of Toyota's brands, Scion. The Fuse was built by Five Axis Models in Huntington Beach, CA with assistance from MillenWorks.[1] It was first introduced at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. According to Scion, the Fuse is a 2-door coupe with 4 seats and butterfly doors[2] for clearer ground clearance.
Scion Fuse | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Scion |
Production | 2006 (Concept car) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sport compact car |
Body style | 2-door coupe |
Layout | FF layout |
Doors | Butterfly |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2,700 mm) |
Length | 174.0 in (4,420 mm) |
Width | 70.7 in (1,796 mm) |
Height | 52.1 in (1,323 mm) |
The Fuse uses a DOHC gasoline I4 engine equipped with multi-port fuel-injection and VVT-i. The engine's compression ratio is 9.6:1, and is rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and 163 lb⋅ft (221 N⋅m) of torque.
The Fuse uses very high-tech instruments in it along with a highly sophisticated steer by wire system. Inside the Fuse are video, driving, and car configurations that can make driving around a bit easier. With the help of the Wi-Fi connection that is built into the Fuse, the driver and passengers can instant message one of their friends; much like how a computer or a mobile phone does. Also, the front passenger seat can fold down to create a table, footrest, or just as extra cargo space.
The 2011 Scion tC took inspiration from the Fuse.