Lexus LS650 Prototype Set for Essen Motor Show
11-30-12, 08:20 AM
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11-30-12, 12:32 PM
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Spec released at the Essen Motor Show:
5.0L V8 Twin Turbo
8-Speed Auto
650 hp @ 6,500 rpm
564 lb-ft @ 5,460rpm
Weight: 4510 lbs
0-60mph: 3.8 secs
Top Speed: 199 mph.
F/R wheels: 10Jx20, 12Jx20
F/R tires: 275/35R20, 345/30R20
Optional track front tire: 295/35R20.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/11/30/e...s-650-concept/
5.0L V8 Twin Turbo
8-Speed Auto
650 hp @ 6,500 rpm
564 lb-ft @ 5,460rpm
Weight: 4510 lbs
0-60mph: 3.8 secs
Top Speed: 199 mph.
F/R wheels: 10Jx20, 12Jx20
F/R tires: 275/35R20, 345/30R20
Optional track front tire: 295/35R20.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/11/30/e...s-650-concept/
11-30-12, 01:23 PM
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Spec released at the Essen Motor Show:
5.0L V8 Twin Turbo
8-Speed Auto
650 hp @ 6,500 rpm
564 lb-ft @ 5,460rpm
Weight: 4510 lbs
0-60mph: 3.8 secs
Top Speed: 199 mph.
F/R wheels: 10Jx20, 12Jx20
F/R tires: 275/35R20, 345/30R20
Optional track front tire: 295/35R20.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/11/30/e...s-650-concept/
5.0L V8 Twin Turbo
8-Speed Auto
650 hp @ 6,500 rpm
564 lb-ft @ 5,460rpm
Weight: 4510 lbs
0-60mph: 3.8 secs
Top Speed: 199 mph.
F/R wheels: 10Jx20, 12Jx20
F/R tires: 275/35R20, 345/30R20
Optional track front tire: 295/35R20.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/11/30/e...s-650-concept/
11-30-12, 01:34 PM
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Spec released at the Essen Motor Show:
5.0L V8 Twin Turbo
8-Speed Auto
650 hp @ 6,500 rpm
564 lb-ft @ 5,460rpm
Weight: 4510 lbs
0-60mph: 3.8 secs
Top Speed: 199 mph.
F/R wheels: 10Jx20, 12Jx20
F/R tires: 275/35R20, 345/30R20
Optional track front tire: 295/35R20.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/11/30/e...s-650-concept/
5.0L V8 Twin Turbo
8-Speed Auto
650 hp @ 6,500 rpm
564 lb-ft @ 5,460rpm
Weight: 4510 lbs
0-60mph: 3.8 secs
Top Speed: 199 mph.
F/R wheels: 10Jx20, 12Jx20
F/R tires: 275/35R20, 345/30R20
Optional track front tire: 295/35R20.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/11/30/e...s-650-concept/
11-30-12, 01:35 PM
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http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...sen-motor-show
Another interesting quote
TMG engineers stripped the car down to its shell, replaced the regular engine with a twin-turbocharged version of the IS F’s 5.0-liter V-8, and then went about improving the performance of virtually every other aspect.
TMG admits its TS-650 concept is extreme but explains that future projects, if given the green light, will probably be scaled down in terms of performance.
For now TMG will continue to gauge the public’s interest in its concept, and the company states that so far the response has been overwhelmingly positive. In fact, TMG says production is a possibility, should it receive enough orders for the car, and this could then lead to future products--the independently run firm already has the full support of Toyota behind it.
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11-30-12, 01:50 PM
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http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...sen-motor-show
Another interesting quote
Another interesting quote
They did Retain the DI so will be interesting to see if the 2UR is running High compression Forced induction
11-30-12, 02:25 PM
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Another thing to note about TMG, their parts are already sold for every Toyota in Europe... basically like F-Sport parts, you can get wheels, suspensions, exhausts, etc, etc. I am sure most people here remember TTE parts for various Lexus vehicles.
edit: so essentially it is basically as if TRD wanted to do special Toyota in the US, just with a lot more race heritage and credibility behind them. I have a feeling that people discount TMG not understanding what it is... but the fact is that their parts are sold in official Toyota EU distribution just like F-Sport in the USA.
So think of it as if TRD wanted to do Scion TRD, and if TRD actually made F1 cars :-)
edit: so essentially it is basically as if TRD wanted to do special Toyota in the US, just with a lot more race heritage and credibility behind them. I have a feeling that people discount TMG not understanding what it is... but the fact is that their parts are sold in official Toyota EU distribution just like F-Sport in the USA.
So think of it as if TRD wanted to do Scion TRD, and if TRD actually made F1 cars :-)
Last edited by spwolf; 11-30-12 at 02:33 PM.
