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Lotus gives hybrids a V8 soundtrack

Click above for gallery of Lotus' Safe and Sound Hybrid Hybrid vehicles have the potential to save a few bucks at the pump, but advocates for the blind have continued to warn about their potential to harm to the seeing impaired. Lotus' automotive consultancy arm is trying to avert the risk of hybrids quietly running in electric mode with its "Safe and Sound" demo car. This specially equipped Toyota Prius has been fitted a waterproof speaker mounted above the radiator that can emit a sound similar to a flat-six or V8, based off the vehicle's ... Read more →

Zen and the auditory art of automaking Chris Paukert

Beyond sensual sheetmetal and generous performance envelopes, traditionally one of the best things about exotic supercars has been their melliflous engine rumblings and sonorous exhaust notes. For ...

Lotus gives hybrids a V8 soundtrack 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for gallery of Lotus' Safe and Sound Hybrid Hybrid vehicles have the potential to save a few bucks at the pump, but advocates for the blind have continued to warn about their potential to harm to the seeing impaired. Lotus' automotive consultancy arm is trying to avert the risk of ...

Zen and the auditory art of automaking 3 years ago on Autoblog

Beyond sensual sheetmetal and generous performance envelopes, traditionally one of the best things about exotic supercars has been their melliflous engine rumblings and sonorous exhaust notes. For many a gearhead, the piercing shriek of a fine Italian V-12 is auditory mechanized sex. But the ...






Autoblog Podcast #156: Paukert comes back for more! 

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