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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Default Team Lexus new website is up! Finally more of the GT2Car

You heard it first here folks! I don't think it's officially released, but it is BADASS!

www.teamlexus.com

Make sure to look at the CAR link.... whoah. VERY impressive.

To see this thing in person, consider coming to Lexfest in Atlanta Sept 29. 30, Oct 1 during Petit Le Mans. www.lexfest.net
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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SWEEEEET - I love this car!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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Very nice!! The exhausts make the rear look like a pig though. 470+hp/350+ft-lbs sounds awesome as well as the 2,684 lbs of weight. Hope it'll do wonders in the upcoming races.

Team Lexus IS 350 GT2 - Specifications

Chassis / Bodywork: Steel unibody structure with carbon fiber body components
Wheelbase: 107.5”
Length: 186.0”
Width: 78.0”
Track: 66.0”
Height: 53.0”
Curb Weight: 2,684 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 26.4 gallons
Engine Type: V6 DOHC V6; aluminum block and cylinder heads
Displacement: 3.5 liters
Horsepower: 470+
Torque: 350+
Lubrication System: 3-stage dry sump
Transmission: Hewland 6-speed paddle-shift semi-automatic
Suspension: Double wishbone with adjustable coil spring/shock units, front and rear
Wheels: BBS 12.5” x 18.0” front; 13.0” x 18.0” rear
Tires: Michelin 300/65-18 front; 310/71-18 rear
Steering: Electronic power-assist rack and pinion
Brakes: Front - StopTech 6-piston front calipers; 355mm slotted and vented discs
Rear: StopTech 4-piston rear calipers; 332mm slotted and vented discs

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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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very nice and cool site! love the car
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Dang, i think they did a nice job with the webby.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Dang, i think they did a nice job with the webby.
Indeed! The site is almost as cool as the car... almost.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Nice site...and the car is bad@ss!!
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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that Is Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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is there a place i can get the JPEG versions of the gallery shots? i wanna make some new wallpapers
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ubder gallery of engine bay shows a straight six n/a 2jz--still very impressive
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by baddis es
ubder gallery of engine bay shows a straight six n/a 2jz--still very impressive
i dont think so. they used a similar style timing cover but its a LOT shorter than a 2jz, makes me think they have it mounted almost sideways.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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This is why I want an IS350.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
i dont think so. they used a similar style timing cover but its a LOT shorter than a 2jz, makes me think they have it mounted almost sideways.
The engine shot is a 2jz-gte from their drift car. That's a little bit of misdirection, the GT2 engine is a pretty big secret
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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does anyone remember which series they were quoted in an interview for using the STOCK automatic Trans? this has a 6speed semi-autobox.
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