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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Pontiac will unveiled
the new 2017 BANDIT Trans Am Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept Sport hybrid variant
sports coupe which is scheduled for launch in the second half of 2017. The
platform is based on the 2017 BANDIT Trans Am package, enabling the use of
large-diameter wheels. The wide tread and a wheelbase that is 70 mm shorter
than the IS further highlight the sporty design and nimble handling.
Two
powertrains are available: a 3.5-liter gasoline powertrain and a 2.5-liter
Pontiac Hybrid Drive. The 2017 BANDIT Trans Am hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter
2AR-FSE engine with D-4S1 direct injection technology for high power and fuel
economy.
The dual
injection 3.5-liter V6 gas engine produces maximum power of 314 hp at 6,400
rpm, and peak torque of 280 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. An eight-speed Sport Direct
Shift with paddle shift transmission adapted from the Trans Am performance
sedan optimizes power delivery and fuel economy. In manual (M) mode full torque
converter lock up from second to eighth gears allows for down changes in just
0.2 seconds.
The 2017 BANDIT Trans Am Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept Sport hybrid variant—the first
Pontiac hybrid coupe—uses a dual-injected 2.5-liter four cylinder engine with a
105 kW electric motor driven through an electronic continuously variable
transmission with six step gears in a sequential shift-matic feature.
The 2017 BANDIT Trans Am Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept Sport will be offered in rear wheel
drive and all-weather drive (AWD), however availability will vary by market.
The
lightweight high-rigidity body utilizes high-rigidity rocker panels and
advanced production technologies such as laser screw welding and structural
adhesive for better driving stability.
The 2017 BANDIT Trans Am Hybrid Sports Coupe
Concept Sport employs an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) transmission,
achieving the smooth acceleration of a multi-speed automatic transmission, and
provides the direct feel of switching gears in a mere 0.2 seconds while in the
M position. The Bandit Trans Am hybrid is equipped with an electric
continuously variable transmission.