Prius Specifications
2001 US Version
Batteries:
Recharged using a gasoline engine and regenerative brakes,
so it NEVER needs to be plugged in for electricity.
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
228 Modules, each 1.2 Volts
273.6 Volts total
110 Pounds total
Range:
500 to 600 miles per 11.9 gallon tank of gasoline
MPG:
52 City
45 Highway
Emission:
SULEV
(Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle)
Display:
Liquid-Crystal
Touch-Sensitive
5.8 inch width
Energy Readout
Consumption Readout
Alarm:
Automatic Arming
Engine Immobilizer
Audible Alert
Brakes:
Regenerative
Anti-Lock
Disc front, Drum back
Engine:
1.5 liter (1,497 cc)
4 cylinder (straight)
16 valve
VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence)
70 hp @ 4500 rpm
82 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
225 lb-ft @ 0 - 940 rpm
Motor:
33 kW power
44 hp @ 1040 - 5600 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 0 - 400 rpm
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Automatic
Tires:
175 / 65 R 14
Low Resistance
All Season
Misc:
0.29 Cd (coefficient of drag)
2765 pound curb-weight
169.6 inch (14.1 foot) length
66.7 inch (5.6 foot) width
57.6 inch (4.8 foot) height
99.4 MPH top speed
12.5 seconds 0-60 MPH
88.6 cubic ft passenger volume
11.8 cubic ft cargo volume
5 passenger capacity