Subaru B9 Scrambler Explained

Subaru B9 Scrambler
Designer:Andreas Zapatinas
Class:Concept car
Production:2003 (concept)
Body Style:2-door roadster
Layout:F4
Engine:2.0 L flat 4 turbo gasoline-electric hybrid
Motor:1340NaN0 electric motor
Drivetrain:Sequential Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SSHEV)
Length:42001NaN1
Width:18801NaN1

The Subaru B9 Scrambler (also known as the Subaru B9SC) is an open two-seat concept sports car from Subaru featuring classic styling. It is 4.2m (13.8feet) long and powered by a 1400NaN0 gasoline-electric hybrid engine. It was designed by Andreas Zapatinas.

Design

This concept car was first shown in 2003 at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was designed with influence from Subaru's aircraft heritage, with the front end appearing to look like the cross section of an airliner, with a central jet intake and wings.[1] This theme was originally developed for the Subaru B11S which had been exhibited in Spring 2003. The lower panels of the B9 are dent resistant.

Car and Driver speculated the Pontiac Solstice roadster could have been based on the same platform as the B9 Scrambler, as General Motors held a minority stake in Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, from 1999 to 2005.

Technical

The automobile features a 2.0 litre flat-4 cylinder hybrid powertrain, which Subaru calls the Sequential Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SSHEV). In the SSHEV, the 134hp electric motor alone is used to move the car up to 80km/hour, at which point the 138hp gasoline engine takes over.[1] Under 80km/hour, the gasoline engine may be used to charge the battery or under heavy acceleration.[2] It is Subaru's first hybrid powertrain,[3] and Subaru president Kyoji Takenaka stated that existing conventionally-powered Subaru models required "no modification" to install the SSHEV.

The ride height can be adjusted through a self-leveling air suspension. Front and rear-facing cameras, coupled with a radar system are used in an intelligent cruise control and lane departure warning system.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Subaru B9 Scrambler . Markus, Frank . October 2003 . Car and Driver . 30 May 2017.
  2. News: Curvy Subaru B9SC Roadster Hides Advanced Hybrid Power . Visnic, Bill . 4 January 2004 . Ward's Auto . 30 May 2017.
  3. News: Tokyo show: Subaru scrambles for direction . Mathioudakis, Byron . 21 October 2003 . GoAuto . 30 May 2017.
  4. 2004 Subaru B9 Scrambler Concept . 20 November 2007 . Automobile . 30 May 2017.