SCWells72

You can find it here:

http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...0&categoryId=1

or just read the following:

chicagoblknazn

I'm so anxious. It's about time they had more power under the hoods.

pfsacer

This could mean that we might see a 5.0-V8/400hp GS ?!?

If they offer the GS500 without AWD

LexusPride

I can't find any info from the Detroit Auto Show even mentioning this, and that was over a month ago. Don't you think soemone here would have heard something this significant already, considering this was actually posted on Auto Spies' site on April Fool's Day? It would be great if this was true though.

chicagoblknazn

I don't think they would pull a prank like that....plus:

Wednesday 24th March 2004

Mean, Green Lexus On Way

Things look set to get highly charged at Toyota. The company intends to enter the performance saloon market with a family of Lexus models that will all feature hybrid technology.

Engineers are currently working on two machines, one of which will be a new version of the flagship LS. However, first to hit the road will be the GS350 GT, which was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show. Expected in August 2005 and aimed at the Mercedes E55 AMG, it will mark Lexus' first anniversary of sales in Japan, and sport a 300bhp 3.5-litre V6 mated to a 170bhp electric motor. Offering an astounding 470bhp, the car will feature all-wheel drive and be capable of around 60mpg.

But if you think that sounds impressive, then just wait another 12 months, when Lexus' ultimate hybrid - the LS500 GT - will appear. Combining a 400bhp 5.0-litre V8 with a 200bhp electric motor, the car will offer at least 600bhp and be targeted at the Mercedes S-Class flagship, the S600L.

Thanks to predicted improvements in battery technology, economy of more than 50mpg is expected - double the standards set by traditional petrol engines of equivalent performance.

But the march to bring eco-friendly performance technology to Lexus models won't stop there. The firm's popular IS will inherit a new flagship when it is replaced in 2006. The IS350 GT will offer a tuned version of the 3.5-litre V6 that will be in the GS. However, it's not clear if it will sport a hybrid powerplant, although it may integrate some of the bigger syst***s fuel-saving technology, including engine stop and start systems which save fuel in stationary traffic.

For now, the cost of hybrid technology means it's likely to be reserved for Toyota and Lexus' most expensive models. However, at the Geneva Motor Show this month, one Toyota insider told us that the company was committed to hybrid cars, and that ultimately they will be available right across both ranges.

Peter Lyon

chicagoblknazn

That's from autoexpress.co.uk....not auto spies.

LexusPride

right Auto Spies reported it though. Go to the official website for the Detroit Auto Show and see if there is any mention of the car, let alone a picture, I can't find anything.

joshoowa

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hopes and dreams

chicagoblknazn

hmmmmm...you're right...Good job gum shoe!!

pfsacer

At Detroit (been there) they were very closed as to what engines would be available, also they introduced it at least a year before it would be released (March 2005 ?) leaving ample room for changes, rumors and public feed-back, they did mention AWD beiing an option, the 400RX beiing the first product with that technology

They also mentioned that Lexus would come with their own AMG/M division, the GS350GT could very well be the first baby coming out of that department, and IMO a GS500GT could be very likely
Again this is pure speculation but if all "GT" versions are a mix of electric + Gas, than the regular models could be based on V6-300hp RWD/V8-400hp RWD, which would make a lot of sense

If they come with a V8-5.0L for the LS IMO it might as well be used in the GS430 successor

my 0.2ct

chicagoblknazn

I honestly think it's going to happen, and I beleive what I read.....

pfsacer

Take a look at this thread that was started in January and is all about the new 2006 GS (60 pages)

It is the first thread in the GS430/400/300 models section

The 2005 GS Jan 6th 2004 @ 8:30 am EST(ALL COMMENTS HERE PLEASE!)Pics pg 19

PHML

iTrader: (33)

DAYAM!!! I can't wait to see it!!

Pete

hawk

i'll believe it when i see it

pfsacer

See what the new GS or the engines ?