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Thread: The Vintage Hybrid Race Car: Panoz Q9 "Sparky"

  1. 02-12-2010, 07:33 AM #1
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    Default The Vintage Hybrid Race Car: Panoz Q9 "Sparky"

    "This 'Sparky' concept is a parallel hybrid, and involves installing a Zytec permanent magnet brushless DC motor independently coupled to the transaxel with a mid-engine Roush tuned Ford V8. The idea is to use both the gas V8 and electric motor when accelerating out of the corners and parts of the 200 plus mph straights, then use the electric motor as a brake going into the turns, recovering the braking energy via generator to the batteries (called regenerative braking). Hopefully this will reduce break wear and increase fuel efficiency and hence reduce the number of pit stops which is very important in a 24 hr Le Mans race." - Electricfying Times

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  2. 02-12-2010, 07:41 AM #2
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    Seems logical...I've always liked Panoz cars...

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    Thats a long freakin car.


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    Awesome.


    Looks like it hasnt changed at all visually. Which I think is pretty cool.

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    IA members don't get cars like this.


    Slam it and rust the hood for better results.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN View Post
    IA members don't get cars like this.


    Slam it and rust the hood for better results.
    Yeah, fitment sucks too.
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  8. 02-20-2010, 01:53 AM #8
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    Panoz are the shit. The one I heard at LeMans sounded really fucking weird though. I think I kinda liked it.










    Also, I'd like to say that EVERY SINGLE LeMans car has the correct fitment. If you don't believe me, the proof is in the pudding.
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    Nice.....
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    Ahh I miss the chameleon batmobile!
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    I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KodyH View Post
    I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.
    Workshop/headquarters
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    Quote Originally Posted by KodyH View Post
    I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.
    They call it a factory so that's good! lol It's a cool place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KodyH View Post
    I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.
    I live 5 mins in the other direction. Do they still build them right by Road Atlanta or did they move?
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