Something you might want to consider also that a hybrid system can be added to any PT cruiser, bone stock or even modded to the max PT's. What if someone had every mod that could possibly be done to their PT turbo; CAI, AGP Big Turbo, AGP WGA, Carbon Fiber Manifold, Stage I PCU, increased flow fuel injectors, Port and Polished engine, 3 inch downpipe, High Flow Cat, Mopar Duals, Boost Controler, water injection system, larger intercooler, etc. The amount of modifications to the engine is endless. Bottom line there is some point that you will reach when it is no longer possible to squeeze out any more horsepower out of a four cylider engine. You might be pushing 300hp, but would it be wise to run an engine this modified through 4:00pm rush hour traffic, friday evening on HWY 405 in downtown Los Angeles.
Here's another scenario take that 300 horsepower PT Turbo engine that might accelerate a Cruiser from 0-60 in 5 seconds. Pretty fast right, what happens, wheel spin would probably prevent you from acheiving faster acceleration right.
Now think of that 300 HP PT Turbo 4 banger powering the front wheels and a performance hybrid, ac in-wheel motors powering the rear wheels.
0-60 in 4 seconds with added hybrid power to the rear wheels, is it Possible? To me it's clear, at some point mods to the engine will reach a limit. What this post is all about is going a step beyond that limit and finding a new avenue to increase performance. Is it possible or is it just a pipe dream. Well all I know is some kids in Phillie did it, why can't I, or anyone else for that matter.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/...n1329941.shtml
So what I'm saying this performance hybrid system can be added to any PT engine, modified or not. In any engine setup this system would still be able to increase acceleration and handling. Handling since by adding power to the rear wheels you are then making the PT into a Four Wheel Drive vehicle. Add FWD to your acceleration and what does that mean, improved traction so less wheel spin equals faster 0-60 times. Throw the car into a tight turn added traction control to the rear wheels means less skid, more control, means faster acceleration out of a turn. Snow or wet roads, well with added traction to the rear wheels and traction control controlling the front wheels, pass up that big rig that's slowing down traffic in the right lane.
The possibilities are endless, if your not afraid to dream a little. So when you guys have modded your engines to the max and are reaching the 300 HP wall, and stressing every bolt and gasket holding your engines together, the only way for you to go faster is to either replace the engine with a V8 engine, or add rocket fuel to your gas tank.
Or you could add a performance hybrid system and take some of the strain off your engines and still beat the pants off a Vette.