lexmaster

I have just been told, by a very reliable source who works for Lexus, that the 2006 V8 GS will have 400+hp. This was not released at the Detroit Auto Show for obvious reasons, but will be later on this year (some speculation more will be said at NY auto show). If you are as excited as me about this development, you know there has to be a catch. Well there is. The V8 GS will be hybrid powered. 300 hp from gasoline engine, and 100 hp from the electric motors.

LS4fun

reliable source? I find this difficult if not impossible to believe.

Captain Bone

Good to hear but unfortunately I won't believe it until I see it.

Nothing against you.

-Anthony

SLVRGS

Not that I can shed any light on this subject about HP, but I seen the car in person yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show and there was no talk of more HP by the Lexus guy. I love HP but I am kinda glad I didn't get the V8 it would get me in trouble as my daily driver. Even though all that HP would be nice, I am looking forward to the AWD especially after the winter we have been having. Except for the fact (as this was dicussed 100's of times) that from the 1/4 panel back it looks very similar to the Maxima, the new GS is very nice, finally the car sits right will little wheel well space.

JDZ25

I agree. AWD is the one feature I am most excited about in the new GS. The HP numbers are relative for me, they wont mean much when I am stuck in rush hour traffic anyway.

SeattleGS400

iTrader: (1)

I remain highly skeptical as well. If you look at the hybrid RX, it's a 3.3L V6, which takes a decent amount of room, and they stuff an electric motor up front to drive the front wheels (hence AWD). Now if you've seen the 4.3L V8, it takes quite a bit more room than the V6, unless they package it really well in the new GS, I don't see how they'll get an electric motor in there.

Until I see the hybrid AWD V8 in person or is officially released by Lexus, there's not much to believe.

Lsportline43

We'll see...

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i will believe it when i see it. dunno, doesn't sound like lexus

floyd

Sorry guys..isn't true..Redline going to 6500..30 more hp...... only..and consider the weight for the 4 wheel drive...

Floyd

Neo

iTrader: (3)

I hope not. I told myself the only reason for me to "upgrade" was if they came out with a hybrid GS. I like my 2nd gen too much.

Hameed

Just curious to know where in Canada you are located and which reliable source (I am assuming some Lexus dealer local to you) gave you that info.

I live in Mississauga and we could definitely have more active members on here.

sirsomo

FWIW there was an article on automotive news, an interview with Denny Clements, Lexus' General Manager, actually discussing among other things bringing higher hp cars out under an Amg/M Car type brand. They did not go into a lot of detail, but this engine definately seems feasible. IMO, If it does happen I think it is atleast 2 years away...

Letsride

Hmmm.....i guess we'll all just have to wait and see but this is the first I've heard about this!

looknow12

AWD will not add the traditional weight you are thinking about. If the vehicle is a hybrid, it will most definitely get its drive from an electric motor mounted on the front wheels. The power to weight ratio of such a setup will provide quite a return on the weight (of the electric motor) investment.

There wouldn't be (if you buy into any of this) the traditional extra drive shaft, center differential, locking hubs, etc, that add all of that extra weight and steal HP

looknow12

I'd be surprised if they announce this later this year. It may drastically decrease the sales of V8 GS's for 2005. That is unless it is announced as an option to the existing V8.