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Originally Posted by deggis
Mike thinks the engine is a development of the 3.4L V8:
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I was hoping for the turbo 4 for nostalgic purposes. We have lots of 3.4L NA V8s as it is including the TMG Rebellion engine itself obviously. Is there any chance then that Rebellion gets the same engine (minus the hybrid) or a slightly weakened version of the same engine as the factory team?
Mike's word about the hybrid system (or the lack of news regarding the hybrid system) is a bit concerning. I'm sure Toyota is working feverishly and maybe they are just being secretive, but with the combination of the old engine design, possible lack of hybrid development, and possible lack of chassis development, is there any chance that this project may not come close to what we are hoping for in 2012? Then again, there is something to be said about going with an engine with a proven track record.