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Old 07-24-06, 02:02 AM
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But the engines won't actually start until 2009.

Sorry, left that one wide open
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I like the idea of an S-class hybrid vs. LS-series hybrid matchup...there's room up there and the new S-class is growing on me...plus Benz playing catchup validates Lexus' decision to go with the LS hybrid, to some degree (sales are a big uncertainty here though)

The new S-class is nice, I haven't yet seen the New LS in person...and the LS 600h L looks phenomenal.

What will the S-class hybrid designation be?
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Old 07-24-06, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by enigma888
What will the S-class hybrid designation be?
How about the S550h.
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Old 07-24-06, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by enigma888
I like the idea of an S-class hybrid vs. LS-series hybrid matchup...there's room up there and the new S-class is growing on me...plus Benz playing catchup validates Lexus' decision to go with the LS hybrid, to some degree (sales are a big uncertainty here though)

The new S-class is nice, I haven't yet seen the New LS in person...and the LS 600h L looks phenomenal.

What will the S-class hybrid designation be?
there is no matchup. S class's hybrid is not an real hybrid anyway...
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Old 07-24-06, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Trexus
How about the S550h.
That'll infringe on Lexus' right to the letter lol like BMW and the "M"

Like spwolf said, it's no comparison. The LS600h L is expected to put out V12 power (~500hp) while the S-Class is based on a V6 with a mild hybrid drivetrain.
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Old 07-24-06, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
That'll infringe on Lexus' right to the letter lol like BMW and the "M"

Like spwolf said, it's no comparison. The LS600h L is expected to put out V12 power (~500hp) while the S-Class is based on a V6 with a mild hybrid drivetrain.
How about
"Hybrid S550"
"H S550"
"h S550"
"S550 Hybrid"

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Old 07-24-06, 07:12 PM
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The last one seems like the most probable unless they decide on a name for their system.

for all we know, it could be S550e, e for efficiency haha.
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Old 07-24-06, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
The last one seems like the most probable unless they decide on a name for their system.

for all we know, it could be S550e, e for efficiency haha.
Good one. e for efficiency or the lack of. Can't wait to see how it stacks up against the LS 600h L...
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Might not be a fair comparison haha.
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