The 2005 GS Jan 6th 2004 @ 8:30 am EST(ALL COMMENTS HERE PLEASE!)Pics pg 19
01-08-04, 12:25 PM
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News Flash.
Had lunch today with the mole and was told some inside information. The GS430 will have 330-345 HP when released. The following year a Hybrid motor will be offered around 3k more making the car faster with a 13 sec 1/4 mile and 40 mpg city
Did I mention AWD Blue tooth and much much more stuff under the skin. The car you see at the autoshow is exactly the way it will come. Unique transmission will be offered on the GS (no manual) pricing will stay about the same.
The GS is ready but Lexus decided they wanted the new RX400h to be relased first then the GS. Lexus may go from the 2004 directly to the 2006 and skip 05. Followed by the new BMWish IS330 with a choice of 2 V6 engines and many more models to choose from than the current IS. Sequoia based SUV and HPX soon to follow with Hybrid motors as well. 90% of all toyota's will be hybrid in 5 years.
Had lunch today with the mole and was told some inside information. The GS430 will have 330-345 HP when released. The following year a Hybrid motor will be offered around 3k more making the car faster with a 13 sec 1/4 mile and 40 mpg city
Did I mention AWD Blue tooth and much much more stuff under the skin. The car you see at the autoshow is exactly the way it will come. Unique transmission will be offered on the GS (no manual) pricing will stay about the same. The GS is ready but Lexus decided they wanted the new RX400h to be relased first then the GS. Lexus may go from the 2004 directly to the 2006 and skip 05. Followed by the new BMWish IS330 with a choice of 2 V6 engines and many more models to choose from than the current IS. Sequoia based SUV and HPX soon to follow with Hybrid motors as well. 90% of all toyota's will be hybrid in 5 years.
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01-08-04, 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by Itsuki_23
First of all, those pictures don't do it justice. In real life it looks much lower and wider.
Second of all, new 3.0 V6 245hp engine is more powerful than any other naturally aspirated production 3.0 engine in the world at this moment. E320 has 221hp, A6 3.0 has 220hp and 530i has 225hp. Only Acura's 3.2 V6 has 270hp, but it has 200cc more capacity (but also more hp per litre), and it is more of a high revving sports engine, it doesn't really fit a luxrury sedan.
Also the AWD option is great, especially for those who have snowy winters. I expect the 3.0 V6 GS300 0-100 acceleration to be in the sub 7sec range, because the new 6-speed transmission is a big step from the old 5-speed.
The suspension is new, with selectable settings and AWD it should be any drivers dream.
First of all, those pictures don't do it justice. In real life it looks much lower and wider.
Second of all, new 3.0 V6 245hp engine is more powerful than any other naturally aspirated production 3.0 engine in the world at this moment. E320 has 221hp, A6 3.0 has 220hp and 530i has 225hp. Only Acura's 3.2 V6 has 270hp, but it has 200cc more capacity (but also more hp per litre), and it is more of a high revving sports engine, it doesn't really fit a luxrury sedan.
Also the AWD option is great, especially for those who have snowy winters. I expect the 3.0 V6 GS300 0-100 acceleration to be in the sub 7sec range, because the new 6-speed transmission is a big step from the old 5-speed.
The suspension is new, with selectable settings and AWD it should be any drivers dream.
The BMW 330i has 225hp and it beats the current 3.0L INLINE 6.
There is no more 3.0L in the GS.
01-08-04, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by camtrek
For your information: the new GS engine is a 3.3L V6, it's not the most powerful 3.0L**
The BMW 330i has 225hp and it beats the current 3.0L INLINE 6.
There is no more 3.0L in the GS.
For your information: the new GS engine is a 3.3L V6, it's not the most powerful 3.0L**
The BMW 330i has 225hp and it beats the current 3.0L INLINE 6.
There is no more 3.0L in the GS.
01-08-04, 01:29 PM
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for those interested in INFINITI M45 2005 - pics and article - http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...=Nissan&lng=en
01-08-04, 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by jimxo
News Flash.
Had lunch today with the mole and was told some inside information. The GS430 will have 330-345 HP when released. The following year a Hybrid motor will be offered around 3k more making the car faster with a 13 sec 1/4 mile and 40 mpg city Did I mention AWD Blue tooth and much much more stuff under the skin.
News Flash.
Had lunch today with the mole and was told some inside information. The GS430 will have 330-345 HP when released. The following year a Hybrid motor will be offered around 3k more making the car faster with a 13 sec 1/4 mile and 40 mpg city
Did I mention AWD Blue tooth and much much more stuff under the skin.
01-08-04, 01:42 PM
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Originally posted by chrisleX
for those interested in INFINITI M45 2005 - pics and article - http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...=Nissan&lng=en
for those interested in INFINITI M45 2005 - pics and article - http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...=Nissan&lng=en
01-08-04, 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by jimxo
News Flash.
Had lunch today with the mole and was told some inside information. The GS430 will have 330-345 HP when released. Did I mention AWD
News Flash.
Had lunch today with the mole and was told some inside information. The GS430 will have 330-345 HP when released. Did I mention AWD
01-08-04, 01:48 PM
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That NY WIZARD chop was Totally Hilarious. You just need to add ridiculous neon, fake carbon fiber, thongs hanging from rear view mirror, and dishwashing rags and place mats for the wheels. Also worthless stickers of companies who he is NOT sponsored by.
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That NY WIZARD chop was Totally Hilarious. You just need to add ridiculous neon, fake carbon fiber, thongs hanging from rear view mirror, and dishwashing rags and place mats for the wheels. Also worthless stickers of companies who he is NOT sponsored by.
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
01-08-04, 02:52 PM
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Jimxo, it seems that some people including myself are not too happy with the design of this car. One poll here indicates that 60%+ are not happy with it. It's not scientific by any means, but you get the point. From your conversations with your mole, what is the opinion of the Lexus people who have seen this car and possibly driven it already? Are most happy and excited about the design? Also, has your mole seen anything on the new LS at all?