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Old 11-19-12 | 02:22 PM
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After seeing the 13' LS, I really want to see this becomes reality!!
Old 11-19-12 | 04:37 PM
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Yes, I want to see this *** true as well.
Old 11-20-12 | 10:32 AM
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http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/11/2...ower-lexus-ls/

TMG released more pictures on the (link to TLE)
Old 11-20-12 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/11/2...ower-lexus-ls/

TMG released more pictures on the (link to TLE)
too bad it is based on 2012 LS460...
Old 11-20-12 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/11/2...ower-lexus-ls/

TMG released more pictures on the (link to TLE)


They ARE making this thing closer to production ready!!!

"these photos don’t reveal much", it revealed a WHOLE LOT we never seen before!!

God I am excited!

1, The tacked on fender flares are now smoothed out, looks GREAT!
2, Added vent behind front wheels on fender flares.
3, Brembos carbon ceramic brakes (this one is bad, I don't want this on my daily, hope there will be a steel rotor option)
4, The tacked on spoilder is also smoothed out.
5, BBS F1 wheels (seen before)
6, Carbon roof panel (seen before).

How do I express serious official interest to Lexus on this car?

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Old 11-20-12 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
too bad it is based on 2012 LS460...
Is just a front bumper bro, they can add the spindle grill at anytime.

I do hope they release this on the 5LS though.
Old 11-20-12 | 12:56 PM
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^Correct. They can change the taillights as well if they want to. This car doesn't even look 'show ready'. It's dusty and sitting in a workshop. Theres no way they'll bring an unfinished product to a motor show alongside their TS030.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
too bad it is based on 2012 LS460...
all cosmetic that can be changed VERY easily if they move to production?
Old 11-20-12 | 01:45 PM
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I also would have liked to see the spindle on it. Really hoping they just sell it as some LS "black series" or something.
Old 11-24-12 | 01:10 PM
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Default 650hp twin turbo 2URGSE? TS650

next week see's the TS650 relase by TMG at the essen motor show.
650bhp Twin turbo 5.0 v8 powerplant - more than likely the 2ur-gse (useable current v8 5.0 production engine).. thoughts?

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...of-essen-debut
Old 11-24-12 | 01:57 PM
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lexus building its M5 competitor
Old 11-24-12 | 02:40 PM
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Sharp, cant wait to see the finished project!!
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Can't wait.
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Amazing. Can't wait for updates.
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In the pics it looks encouraging



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