While all automakers continue their electrification, some continue to explore different paths.

This is the case of Toyota, which believes in hydrogen and which is already in the 2nd generation of the Mirai, its sedan equipped with a fuel cell.

However, it seems that the manufacturer is not abandoning the idea of ​​using heat engines, since it has entrusted Yamaha with the task of developing a V8 that uses hydrogen instead of gasoline.

For this, the engine manufacturer used the V8 from the Lexus RC F, which has been modified in terms of the cylinder head, the injectors and the intake.

With a displacement of 5.0 liters, it develops 450 hp and 540 Nm. For the moment, the use of this block has not been specified but it may well be found under the hood of a competition car.

Remember that others have already proven that hydrogen could work in a "classic" engine, like Mazda with the Wankel engine, and BMW nearly 20 years ago in an experimental 7 Series.

  • Energetic transition

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  • Automotive

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