GS460 no go, engine doesn't fit...
03-02-06, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CrazyMPG
i wonder why the difference horse power in the gs450h and the most likely gs460 are so different from each other... 
...one has 339hp and the other is supposed to have 380hp...i never understood the difference between x.2 litters...or in the case of the 460...x.1litter but why is the hp so different. Oh...and in regards to aftermarket stuff for hybrids...i have seen some and heard of some...but i think ppl will not deal with moding the electric motors because if they mess it up...there goes the car...heh 
....i do remember that toyota or some toyota mechanics modded the electric motor on a prius to bring about a crazy amount of power...they said the torque was so strong that it was pushing the drivers into their seats like a porche 911 turbo...haha...dunno about that...but there are stuff in the works cuz hybrid cars may soon be a untapped market into bringing about the best that electric motors/batteries can offer.
...one has 339hp and the other is supposed to have 380hp...i never understood the difference between x.2 litters...or in the case of the 460...x.1litter but why is the hp so different. Oh...and in regards to aftermarket stuff for hybrids...i have seen some and heard of some...but i think ppl will not deal with moding the electric motors because if they mess it up...there goes the car...heh ....i do remember that toyota or some toyota mechanics modded the electric motor on a prius to bring about a crazy amount of power...they said the torque was so strong that it was pushing the drivers into their seats like a porche 911 turbo...haha...dunno about that...but there are stuff in the works cuz hybrid cars may soon be a untapped market into bringing about the best that electric motors/batteries can offer. 
03-03-06, 03:22 PM
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No V8 in the GS? Careful, Acura-bashers. Your time may be coming...
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BTW, anyone read in the latest R&T about the LF-A being called the GT450 or GT500? Have I been living under a rock, or is this new?
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BTW, anyone read in the latest R&T about the LF-A being called the GT450 or GT500? Have I been living under a rock, or is this new?
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03-03-06, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Incendiary
No V8 in the GS? Careful, Acura-bashers. Your time may be coming...
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BTW, anyone read in the latest R&T about the LF-A being called the GT450 or GT500? Have I been living under a rock, or is this new?
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BTW, anyone read in the latest R&T about the LF-A being called the GT450 or GT500? Have I been living under a rock, or is this new?
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03-03-06, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Even if they had no V-8, there is a hybrid and the GS will continue to sell, while the RL collects dust on lots, even with 8k discounts.
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Make Model Size Class Year Month Sales Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 1 489 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 2 488 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 3 451 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 4 496 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 5 467 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 6 448 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 7 310 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 8 242 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 9 144 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 10 1310 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 11 1941 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2004 12 1967 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 1 1371 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 2 1412 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 3 1376 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 4 1304 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 5 1404 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 6 1565 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 7 1741 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 8 1721 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 9 1552 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 10 1550 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 11 1298 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2005 12 1278 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2006 1 773 Acura RL Mid-size Mid-size 2006 2 712
03-05-06, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockville
Do you have similar lists of the E's and 5's in V8 configurations? Thanks Incendiary.
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03-13-06, 02:28 AM
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Automotive News mentions the planned engine change...
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...NE&refsect=ANE
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...NE&refsect=ANE
03-13-06, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by enigma354
Automotive News mentions the planned engine change...
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...NE&refsect=ANE
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...NE&refsect=ANE
03-13-06, 09:17 AM
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There is a big power difference between the 350 and 460. Plus I believe the GS has a wieght advantage over most of its competitors as well(besides the 5-series). I'm thinking of a 5 sec flat run with 4.8sec at best.
I believe the new 550i's are around 5.2 sec or so....
EDIT: actually it does have a weight advantage....as little as a 100lbs to around 250+.
I believe the new 550i's are around 5.2 sec or so....
EDIT: actually it does have a weight advantage....as little as a 100lbs to around 250+.
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03-13-06, 09:54 AM
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That GS350 0-60 time is extrapolated from the IS350's. Given the extra weight and more lethargic transmission of the GS, something tells me that 5.6 is pretty optimistic. I'm thinking more like 5.8-5.9 for the GS350 and 5.2-5.4 for the GS460. I know that makes the GS460 collide with the GS450h from a stats perspective, but I'd be really surprised if a 4.6L V8 could get the GS under 5 seconds. Here's hoping, but realistically I doubt it...
03-13-06, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SCWells72
That GS350 0-60 time is extrapolated from the IS350's. Given the extra weight and more lethargic transmission of the GS, something tells me that 5.6 is pretty optimistic. I'm thinking more like 5.8-5.9 for the GS350 and 5.2-5.4 for the GS460. I know that makes the GS460 collide with the GS450h from a stats perspective, but I'd be really surprised if a 4.6L V8 could get the GS under 5 seconds. Here's hoping, but realistically I doubt it...
Otherwise, mechanically, the GS350 and the IS350 are very much identical cars with just different wheelbases and weights. There's nothing wrong with extrapolation here.
03-13-06, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
And exactly what is wrong with extrapolation in this case? If you have reasons to believe so, tell us why!
Otherwise, mechanically, the GS350 and the IS350 are very much identical cars with just different wheelbases and weights. There's nothing wrong with extrapolation here.
Otherwise, mechanically, the GS350 and the IS350 are very much identical cars with just different wheelbases and weights. There's nothing wrong with extrapolation here.
Like I said, I could be wrong about both of my assertions, and I'd be happy if I were, but realistically I think those numbers are quite optimistic. I'd love to see a sub-5.0 factory GS. I guess we'll just have to wait until early next year and see...