SuperCharged 4GS F-Sport?
#31
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
I don't know if this has been mention already, I didn't read the entire thread.
A supercharged version of the Toyota 3.5L V6 is already U.S. EPA certified and being sold in the U.S., the car is already in customer's hand. It is in the Lotus Evora S. But that motor is the non-DI Camry motor, not the DI motor in the IS and GS. It makes 345 hp without DI, but Lotus generally run a more aggressive tune. So 360 hp with DI certified for use in the U.S. is totally realistic. The engineering is mostly done.
A supercharged version of the Toyota 3.5L V6 is already U.S. EPA certified and being sold in the U.S., the car is already in customer's hand. It is in the Lotus Evora S. But that motor is the non-DI Camry motor, not the DI motor in the IS and GS. It makes 345 hp without DI, but Lotus generally run a more aggressive tune. So 360 hp with DI certified for use in the U.S. is totally realistic. The engineering is mostly done.
#33
The F-Sport won't have a supercharger. The journalists got to drive the F-Sport model in the preview test. They said the power was the same but the handling was improved relative to the base model.
#35
Lexus Connoisseur
Notice Toyota/Lexus engineers their engine for optimal reliability and longevity, Lotus however's goal is for more horsepower...not so much longevity. It would be great to see an S/C for the new GS, but I personally think the F-Sport GS will follow the same lines as the rest of the factory F-Sport offerings...sporty exterior and interior items and a suspension tuned a bit more agressive than the regular version.
#37
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Not sure who has their hopes up and the 450hp thread was full of people saying the obvious, it was a typo...lets not be drama queens.
It is obvious the car will not be supercharged. I will be at SEMA and will do my best to take tons of pics and try to talk to Lexus employees about the car.
It is obvious the car will not be supercharged. I will be at SEMA and will do my best to take tons of pics and try to talk to Lexus employees about the car.
#39
Personally I have to believe Lexus is developing Electric Superchargers. Forced Induction will be key to achieving CAFE goals without losing the HP war - not hybrid synergy drive alone.
But not this quickly.
But not this quickly.
#41
Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Los Angeles/Vancouver
Posts: 6,231
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Notice Toyota/Lexus engineers their engine for optimal reliability and longevity, Lotus however's goal is for more horsepower...not so much longevity. It would be great to see an S/C for the new GS, but I personally think the F-Sport GS will follow the same lines as the rest of the factory F-Sport offerings...sporty exterior and interior items and a suspension tuned a bit more agressive than the regular version.
if not much, id love to consider F-sport
since the base GS is going to be more sporty than before, hopefully F-sport 4GS wont be too aggressive on suspension setup where it becomes a harsh ride
but im sure lexus will always be a lexus
comfortable is still in their top 3 goals
#42
Lexus Champion
From a business & engineering view, it didn't work.
A hot rod Lexus model with little/no horsepower gains? Way to set the bar, Lexus!
#45
Lexus Connoisseur
what id like to see is how much of the ride comfort is lost due to the more sport tuned suspensions
if not much, id love to consider F-sport
since the base GS is going to be more sporty than before, hopefully F-sport 4GS wont be too aggressive on suspension setup where it becomes a harsh ride
but im sure lexus will always be a lexus
comfortable is still in their top 3 goals
if not much, id love to consider F-sport
since the base GS is going to be more sporty than before, hopefully F-sport 4GS wont be too aggressive on suspension setup where it becomes a harsh ride
but im sure lexus will always be a lexus
comfortable is still in their top 3 goals