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Toyota ‘Aygo Crazy’ Concept

The Toyota Aygo is a city car sold since 2005. All Aygos are built at the new factory of the TPCA joint-venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city of Kolin, Czech Republic. The Aygo was first displayed at the 2005 Salon de l’Automobile de Genève. The name “Aygo” comes from “i-go”, symbolising freedom and mobility.

Here are the technical specifications of Toyota Aygo: Wheelbase: 2340 mm (92.1 in), Length: 3405 mm (134.1 in), Height: 1465 mm (57.7 in), Dry weight: 790 kg (1742 lb), Curb weight: 890 kg (1962 lb), Turning circle: 9.46 metres (372.4 in), Independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension with coil springs.

‘Aygo Crazy’ concept

In 2008, Toyota created a driveable one-off concept car based on the Toyota Aygo. Named the Aygo Crazy, it will be unveiled to the public at the British International Motor Show in London, before appearing at other UK-based motor shows during the summer.

Aygo Crazy has a rear mounted 1.8 litre VVTi engine from the Toyota MR2 and Celica, mated to an MR2 five speed gearbox and fitted with a Toyota Motorsport turbocharger conversion. The manufacturer claims the engine produces 197bhp (200PS) at 6,700rpm and 177lb/ft (240Nm) torque at 3,400rpm.

Weighing just 1,050kg (2,315lbs), this gives it a 0-62mph sprint time of 5.75 seconds and a theoretical top speed of 127mph, though the latter has not been tested. Unlike the standard Aygo, it has no driver aids, power steering or anti-lock brakes but its rear wheel drive layout helps traction under heavy acceleration.

Exterior modifications include wider arches to accommodate the one inch of extra track, 17-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear tyres and a carbon fibre rear spoiler designed for the 200mph American Champ Car series.

Suspension is from the MR2, with adjustable Tein shock absorbers and McPherson struts front and rear. To cope with the extra power, Toyota upgraded the standard 247mm front brake discs to a 328mm Brembo conversion, with 280mm ventilated rear discs replacing the 200mm drums normally found on the Aygo. An uprated Helix clutch is also used.

The interior features a partial roll cage for extra chassis stiffness and driver protection. Two specially designed sports seats, trimmed in red and black, and a suede-rimmed Sparco steering wheel complete the race-inspired look.

Toyota claims the Aygo Crazy cost £100,000 to build.