In 2008, Toyota created a driveable one-off concept car based on the Toyota Aygo. Named the Aygo Crazy, it was unveiled to the public at the July 2008 British International Motor Show in London, before appearing at other UK-based motor shows that year.[8]
Aygo Crazy has a rear mounted 1.8 litre VVTi engine from the Toyota MR2 and Celica, mated to an MR2 five speed gearbox and fitted with a Toyota Motorsport turbocharger conversion. The manufacturer claims the engine produces 197 bhp (147 kW; 200 PS) at 6,700 rpm and 177 lb·ft (240 N·m) torque at 3,400 rpm.
Weighing just 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) , this gives it a 0-62 mph sprint time of 5.75 seconds and a theoretical top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h), though the latter has not been tested. Unlike the standard Aygo, it has no driver aids, steering or anti-lock brakes but its rear wheel drive layout helps traction under heavy acceleration.
Exterior modifications include wider arches to accommodate the one inch of extra track, 17-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear tyres and a carbon fibre rear spoiler designed for the 200 mph (320 km/h) American Champ Car series.
Suspension is from the MR2, with adjustable Tein shock absorbers and McPherson struts front and rear. To cope with the extra power, Toyota upgraded the standard 247 mm (9.7 in) front brake discs to a 328 mm (12.9 in) Brembo conversion, with 280 mm (11.0 in) ventilated rear discs replacing the 200 mm (7.9 in) drums normally found on the Aygo. An uprated Helix clutch is also used.
The interior features a partial roll cage for extra chassis comfort and driver protection. Two specially designed sports seats, trimmed in red and black, and a suede-rimmed Sparco steering wheel complete the race-inspired look.
Toyota claims the Aygo Crazy cost £100,000 to build
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