So this might mean that the new GS450h might have well over 400hp?!?!?!?!?!?!?! 
Japanese IS test-driven in real life plus the 350hp GS350!!!
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Japanese IS test-driven in real life plus the 350hp GS350!!!
Came across a report of an early IS test-drive at Fuji Speedway internally for the Lexus employees and the writer of the article, who was invited by Lexus. In the pictures you can see the spacious and luxurious settings of the Lexus dealership at Japan. The IS in the picture also has the new wheel style shown in the latest Best Car magazine.
What's astonishing is the leaked information of the upcoming GS350 to be released in Japan in August. It is tuned for "350 or more horsepower"!!! Effectively more than 100hp/L!! Now that's impressive.
Article:
http://response.jp/issue/2005/0418/article69949_1.html
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P.S. Can't decide if this should be posted in the 2IS or 3GS forum. Mods please feel free to move this thread to an appropriate forum if you see the need, thanks.
What's astonishing is the leaked information of the upcoming GS350 to be released in Japan in August. It is tuned for "350 or more horsepower"!!! Effectively more than 100hp/L!! Now that's impressive.
Article:
http://response.jp/issue/2005/0418/article69949_1.html
Google Translation for your convenience:
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools
P.S. Can't decide if this should be posted in the 2IS or 3GS forum. Mods please feel free to move this thread to an appropriate forum if you see the need, thanks.
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Uhhh Damn!! I find this to quite interesting. Dont know if I should believe this, and it might in some Japanese measuring system(whatever they use, or whatever they call it) for the HP claim.
So hypothetically thinking, say that this new 3.5L in the new GS and IS does produce 350hp?? Then what in the heck will the 4.6L V8 produce?? 420hp?? OOOOOOO.....that would be nice.
So hypothetically thinking, say that this new 3.5L in the new GS and IS does produce 350hp?? Then what in the heck will the 4.6L V8 produce?? 420hp?? OOOOOOO.....that would be nice.
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Originally Posted by magneto112
Uhhh Damn!! I find this to quite interesting. Dont know if I should believe this, and it might in some Japanese measuring system(whatever they use, or whatever they call it) for the HP claim.
So hypothetically thinking, say that this new 3.5L in the new GS and IS does produce 350hp?? Then what in the heck will the 4.6L V8 produce?? 420hp?? OOOOOOO.....that would be nice.
So hypothetically thinking, say that this new 3.5L in the new GS and IS does produce 350hp?? Then what in the heck will the 4.6L V8 produce?? 420hp?? OOOOOOO.....that would be nice.
Japanese horsepower = 1ps = 0.9863hp. So even if the 350 figure was in ps it would translate to around 345hp, not bad either.
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IF the GS 350 has 350hp (what a coincidence) I will wear a dress to the zoo and go bone the oldest Chimpanzee they have....
I love the thread but I cannot believe that. That would be a 100hp jump from the GS 300.
Then what on EARTH would the 460 have? Over 400hp? (as previously stated)
Just the thought of this thread has me wanting to give the girlfriend a good "rodgering".....
I love the thread but I cannot believe that. That would be a 100hp jump from the GS 300.
Then what on EARTH would the 460 have? Over 400hp? (as previously stated)
Just the thought of this thread has me wanting to give the girlfriend a good "rodgering".....
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I love the thread but I cannot believe that. That would be a 100hp jump from the GS 300.
Then what on EARTH would the 460 have? Over 400hp? (as previously stated)
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Yeah werd. But what I find interestting is as the months go by we keep hearing higher and higher Hp numbers. We started at 280, then 300, 315, 325, now we hear 350. WHOA!! Whats the deal. It starts to get funny after a while.
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I too doubt the 350 number. There is no need for that kind of power now from a v-6 in a small sedan or coupe. 300 is about the max hp what v-6 engines are putting out from competitors and most are around 220, 240, 270, and 280. That would max out the capability of a NA aluminum v-6 with little or no room for horsepower upgrades down the line and the fuel economy would be terrible. That is a 135hp jump over the last IS and new base IS. Unless they are testing the engine for a Supra replacement or a more potent M or AMG competetor in that chasis which then that hp would be needed for a high performance sports car I doubt the IS350 will be putting out that kind of horsepower. I say it will put out 305-315hp if the IS300 makes 300+ horsepower like everyone is speculating.
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Originally Posted by UDel
I doubt the IS350 will be putting out that kind of horsepower. I say it will put out 305-315hp if the IS300 makes 300+ horsepower like everyone is speculating.
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
IF the GS 350 has 350hp (what a coincidence) I will wear a dress to the zoo and go bone the oldest Chimpanzee they have....
I love the thread but I cannot believe that. That would be a 100hp jump from the GS 300.
Then what on EARTH would the 460 have? Over 400hp? (as previously stated)
Just the thought of this thread has me wanting to give the girlfriend a good "rodgering".....
I love the thread but I cannot believe that. That would be a 100hp jump from the GS 300.
Then what on EARTH would the 460 have? Over 400hp? (as previously stated)
Just the thought of this thread has me wanting to give the girlfriend a good "rodgering".....
350 with 350hp that's not easy, but we know toyota is capable of that. and with the is350 pushing around 320hp, somehow i just think toyota has discovered something and they are very confident. so the new gs350 with 350 i would be very happy. and i can only imagine the power on the gs460
and damn that color is nice!
and japanese lexus, love that thing
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Originally Posted by rominl
you want to be careful, mike, you never know.... i don't want to see you in dress for sure
Originally Posted by rominl
350 with 350hp that's not easy, but we know toyota is capable of that. and with the is350 pushing around 320hp, somehow i just think toyota has discovered something and they are very confident. so the new gs350 with 350 i would be very happy. and i can only imagine the power on the gs460
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
IF the GS 350 has 350hp (what a coincidence) I will wear a dress to the zoo and go bone the oldest Chimpanzee they have....
I love the thread but I cannot believe that. That would be a 100hp jump from the GS 300.
Then what on EARTH would the 460 have? Over 400hp? (as previously stated)
Just the thought of this thread has me wanting to give the girlfriend a good "rodgering".....
I love the thread but I cannot believe that. That would be a 100hp jump from the GS 300.
Then what on EARTH would the 460 have? Over 400hp? (as previously stated)
Just the thought of this thread has me wanting to give the girlfriend a good "rodgering".....
Originally Posted by AmethySC
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Well, if it's really true(which I doubt), some of those who bought the GS300 & 430 won't be too happy, since the hp increase is so big . . .
Well, if it's really true(which I doubt), some of those who bought the GS300 & 430 won't be too happy, since the hp increase is so big . . .
well, seeing the new is350, the new gs350 WILL BE A BIG JUMP in power already, so people aer going to be upset no matter what if they dont' know about the roadmap by now.