OFFICIAL 2008 GS 460 Thread! (new info 342hp?)
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There probably will be both a GS460 and GS-F. They probably just delayed the 460 because they might want some ammo to fight when the infinity M comes out..Its due for a refresh/redesign right?
I think, if they produce a GS-F, it will sport the engine that the LF-A carries (or is supposedly going to carry...God I hope they don't switch it to the V8),
the ~4.8 V10, 500+ hp
I think, if they produce a GS-F, it will sport the engine that the LF-A carries (or is supposedly going to carry...God I hope they don't switch it to the V8),
the ~4.8 V10, 500+ hp
Oh, the IS-F has been confirmed as a 5.0L version of the 4.6L with larger bore and rated at 400HP. It will have the same 8-speed transmission that just debuted in the LS460.
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Not sure yet, but many speculated that the GS460 will have a little higher hp based on the fact that they gave the GS430 slightly higher hp than the LS430 in the past . . .
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Latest rumour on the "GS-F" ... Road & Track's March issue claims that the GS-F *may* use a V10 engine based on the LF-A's V10. This would make it a direct M5 competitor. It would also seem logical that it doesn't share the same engine as the IS-F. R & T said that the rumoured GS-F would have a 4.8L V10, while the production LF-A would have a bored-out 5.0L+ V10.
If this is indeed true, makes you wonder if the 3GS chassis can handle a V10 with 400HP+, or would there need to be some substantial chassis enhancements.
If this is indeed true, makes you wonder if the 3GS chassis can handle a V10 with 400HP+, or would there need to be some substantial chassis enhancements.
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Also keep in mind the LF-A is highly rumoured to have many exotic materials making up it's construction. The revised LF-A concept has carbon-ceramic brakes, and there is a rumour that for the production car, then entire body will be carbon fiber.
Even if the rumoured GS-F uses a V10 based on the LF-A, The LF-A's V10 may be further differentiated with some exclusive parts/technology.
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The engine is only a small fraction of the overall weight of a vehicle. The difference between a 4.8L or 5.0L V10 weight-wise for example, would be very minimal.
Also keep in mind the LF-A is highly rumoured to have many exotic materials making up it's construction. The revised LF-A concept has carbon-ceramic brakes, and there is a rumour that for the production car, then entire body will be carbon fiber.
Even if the rumoured GS-F uses a V10 based on the LF-A, The LF-A's V10 may be further differentiated with some exclusive parts/technology.
Also keep in mind the LF-A is highly rumoured to have many exotic materials making up it's construction. The revised LF-A concept has carbon-ceramic brakes, and there is a rumour that for the production car, then entire body will be carbon fiber.
Even if the rumoured GS-F uses a V10 based on the LF-A, The LF-A's V10 may be further differentiated with some exclusive parts/technology.
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what I'd like to see on the next GS would be rear side window sunshades, either power or manual,
one of my friend's toyota sienna currently has them and it adds a nice, luxurious touch and they are pretty effective during harsh sunlight. I believe the RL has them too (i think)
one of my friend's toyota sienna currently has them and it adds a nice, luxurious touch and they are pretty effective during harsh sunlight. I believe the RL has them too (i think)
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what I'd like to see on the next GS would be rear side window sunshades, either power or manual,
one of my friend's toyota sienna currently has them and it adds a nice, luxurious touch and they are pretty effective during harsh sunlight. I believe the RL has them too (i think)
one of my friend's toyota sienna currently has them and it adds a nice, luxurious touch and they are pretty effective during harsh sunlight. I believe the RL has them too (i think)
These two changes would really transform this car from a luxo barge into a real sports/luxury that could favorably compete with the Germans and some Japanese makes. Those two changes would give more feedback to the driver, allowing for a more confident and safer experience.
On the inconsequential changes, one thing I miss from my Bimmer is the adaptive volume for the radio. I never thought I'd miss something so picayunish, but I do. I realize it's possible to adjust the volume from the steering wheel, same as Bimmers, but with the adaptive volume control, once you find and adjust settings to your preference, you don't even have to think about changing the radio volume as you run up in speed, the system does it all for you.
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Latest rumour on the "GS-F" ... Road & Track's March issue claims that the GS-F *may* use a V10 engine based on the LF-A's V10. This would make it a direct M5 competitor. It would also seem logical that it doesn't share the same engine as the IS-F. R & T said that the rumoured GS-F would have a 4.8L V10, while the production LF-A would have a bored-out 5.0L+ V10...
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what I'd like to see on the next GS would be rear side window sunshades, either power or manual,
one of my friend's toyota sienna currently has them and it adds a nice, luxurious touch and they are pretty effective during harsh sunlight. I believe the RL has them too (i think)
one of my friend's toyota sienna currently has them and it adds a nice, luxurious touch and they are pretty effective during harsh sunlight. I believe the RL has them too (i think)
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