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I also think the Five Axis LS looks good . Is it a bit overdone? Yes, but not too much, just a bit. It's a concept though, so it makes sense that it's a little bit wild. I absolutely LOVE the front end subtle details, the rims, and that decklid makes the car look so wonderful.
#109
TMG Lexus LS 650 Prototype Set For 2012 Essen Motor Show
For the past several years the TMG skunk works based in Cologne, Germany has been working on a number of secret projects for Toyota, including much of the automaker’s recent racing efforts, electric car development and groundwork for the launch of a potential TMG performance brand.
One of these projects was a feasibility study for a high-performance Lexus LS, which included the building of a prototype and testing at the Nürburgring circuit, which lies less than an hour’s drive from TMG’s headquarters.
We can confirm that development work on the TMG LS prototype is almost complete and a reveal is scheduled for the 2012 Essen Motor Show at the end of this month. Pictured above is a scale model of the new prototype, which was used for wind tunnel testing.
The prototype is officially labeled the TMG Lexus LS 650, and it hints at the type of performance upgrades we can expect from a TMG-enhanced Lexus. The scale model reveals an aggressive body kit with flared wheel arches, chunky side sills and a tall rear wing.
Speaking with Motor Authority, TMG spokesman Alastair Moffitt revealed that the Lexus LS 650 prototype is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 (most likely the unit from the IS F) that’s rated at more than 600 horsepower. He also said the prototype has a targeted top speed of 200 mph and that initial test results from Nürburgring look promising.
Sadly, the TMG Lexus LS 650 prototype is just a study for now, though production could happen if demand is sufficient. TMG will be presenting the prototype in Essen to showcase the company’s talents, though we’re sure it will also be gauging potential customer interest.
TMG certainly know how to build performance machines. The company was responsible for Toyota’s Formula One efforts and more recently it was called on to develop Toyota’s race-winning TS030 Hybrid Le Mans prototype.
One of these projects was a feasibility study for a high-performance Lexus LS, which included the building of a prototype and testing at the Nürburgring circuit, which lies less than an hour’s drive from TMG’s headquarters.
We can confirm that development work on the TMG LS prototype is almost complete and a reveal is scheduled for the 2012 Essen Motor Show at the end of this month. Pictured above is a scale model of the new prototype, which was used for wind tunnel testing.
The prototype is officially labeled the TMG Lexus LS 650, and it hints at the type of performance upgrades we can expect from a TMG-enhanced Lexus. The scale model reveals an aggressive body kit with flared wheel arches, chunky side sills and a tall rear wing.
Speaking with Motor Authority, TMG spokesman Alastair Moffitt revealed that the Lexus LS 650 prototype is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 (most likely the unit from the IS F) that’s rated at more than 600 horsepower. He also said the prototype has a targeted top speed of 200 mph and that initial test results from Nürburgring look promising.
Sadly, the TMG Lexus LS 650 prototype is just a study for now, though production could happen if demand is sufficient. TMG will be presenting the prototype in Essen to showcase the company’s talents, though we’re sure it will also be gauging potential customer interest.
TMG certainly know how to build performance machines. The company was responsible for Toyota’s Formula One efforts and more recently it was called on to develop Toyota’s race-winning TS030 Hybrid Le Mans prototype.
#112
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Nope, I love it. It's much more aggressive than the previous one and people have been complaining that Lexus was not aggressive enough.
Now that they made it aggressive, people are now b$tching that it's too aggressive???
I'm sure more people love it also. They probably don't want to bother responding.
Whoa, nice find
Now that they made it aggressive, people are now b$tching that it's too aggressive???
I'm sure more people love it also. They probably don't want to bother responding.
Whoa, nice find
#114
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
^^^ NIce find
Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Whoa, nice find
Anyways, I didn't know that this was going to be pasted on the Clublexus facebook page as well. Still, full credit though comes from the Lexus Taiwan official facebook page where I found it.
Lexus Taiwan official facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/LEXUStw/134700029778
Hopefully, the ClubLexus facebook page will also like the Lexus Taiwan official facebook page as well =)
#115
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Hehe thanks
Anyways, I didn't know that this was going to be pasted on the Clublexus facebook page as well. Still, full credit though comes from the Lexus Taiwan official facebook page where I found it.
Lexus Taiwan official facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/LEXUStw/134700029778
Hopefully, the ClubLexus facebook page will also like the Lexus Taiwan official facebook page as well =)
Anyways, I didn't know that this was going to be pasted on the Clublexus facebook page as well. Still, full credit though comes from the Lexus Taiwan official facebook page where I found it.
Lexus Taiwan official facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/LEXUStw/134700029778
Hopefully, the ClubLexus facebook page will also like the Lexus Taiwan official facebook page as well =)
#116
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Anyways
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Slightly off-topic
With that said, Lexus has some nice TV ads and commercials for Taiwan. After all, if I'm not mistaken, Taiwan was the first overseas market for Lexus in East Asia. It has established itself over there as a premium automobile brand =)
As such, they have some nice TV ads as well such as this one for the LS (when it first came out over there)
A Lexus ES tv ad narrated and voiced by Russell Wait (russellwait.com), an American who does voice acting, dubbing and voice production work...........based in Hong Kong
The ad featured below was voiced by Russell Wait with assistance from Lexus Hong Kong......for Lexus Taiwan
In addition, there is also this one which uses 'American-style attack advertising' (wherein the names of your competitors are shown or mentioned in your advertisement)
*Though to be honest.....I'm not sure if such kind of advertising (i.e.mentioning competitors names) is even allowed in Taiwan haha. Ah, what the heck *
You can find videos of other Taiwan car commercials here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ShenanChou/videos?view=0
http://www.youtube.com/user/scottkuo1227/videos?view=0
=)
Last edited by Blackraven; 11-13-12 at 11:22 AM.
#117
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Sat in an a new 2013 LS460 yesterday, a white on alabaster interior.
Overall impression is an outstanding job Lexus. I never really like the styling of the 07-12 model inside or out, the 2013 on the other hand makes me forget it. I really like it.
Seems that there is more spfft touch materials on the dash, not sure if they are added. The LED interior lighting is superb. The added little touches are nice.
Exterior is really nice and the new front end is good.
Overall impression is an outstanding job Lexus. I never really like the styling of the 07-12 model inside or out, the 2013 on the other hand makes me forget it. I really like it.
Seems that there is more spfft touch materials on the dash, not sure if they are added. The LED interior lighting is superb. The added little touches are nice.
Exterior is really nice and the new front end is good.
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