While the Toyota Prius isn't exactly sought-after by enthusiasts, American Racing Headers is here with a Hellcat engine to change that. The V8 engine has been tuned to make 1,000 horsepower and. Consequently, the Prius received a Hellcat engine tuned to make 1000 horsepower.
The Prius' factory transmission was swapped for a six-speed manual, and the car makes use of a custom double frame. The Toyota Prius won't get you anywhere in a hurry, but when Nick Filippides of American Racing Headers fits the car with a Hellcat crate engine, this eco-car turns into an 800. It's finally happening.
Someone is swapping a Chevy LS1 into a Toyota. The world will finally have the first V8 Prius. It's the ultimate drag race sleeper.
The Toyota Prius V8 represents the advanced phase of hybrid technology, appealing to drivers who desire sustainability coupled with dynamic driving experience. This model integrates innovations that push the boundaries of fuel efficiency, reliability, and overall performance. The Toyota Prius body is wrapped around a NHRA certified chassis built by Farks Supercars in Brooklyn, New York.
Under the short hood sits a 6.2 L Hellcat V8 with a Whipple 4.5 L supercharger that easily produces 1,000+ horsepower. When you think of a Toyota Prius what's the first thing that pops into your mind? Eco-friendly? Tree-hugger? Leonardo DiCaprio? Whatever the Prius makes you think, we're going to guess it's not 'fast'. American Racing Headers looks to solve that.
After getting its hands on a spare Challenger Hell. They swapped the Dodge Hellcat's 707. A second-generation Toyota Prius that has been force fed a supercharged Hellcat V-8 turns the whole Prius idea completely on its head.
Finished just days before the 2017 SEMA show opened, this. Who knew turning the 2016 Toyota Prius into something that excites car enthusiasts was so simple? All it took was a 3.4-liter V8, a new mid.
