GS 450H official Thread 0-60 in 5.2 SECONDS/25 MPG!!!$54,900
#61
Actually, it seem to make sense to me.They want to position it ~ midway between the GS350 & GS460 in performance :
GS350 - 305 hp, 277 lb.ft.torque
GS450h - 335 hp, 320 lb.ft.torque
GS460 - ~370/380 hp / torque
GS350 - 305 hp, 277 lb.ft.torque
GS450h - 335 hp, 320 lb.ft.torque
GS460 - ~370/380 hp / torque
#63
Originally Posted by abcdefgary
so the GS450h has the new IS nav interface?
#67
First testdrive ...
... from a german car magazine:
Looking good:
- fuel consumption: 33.1 miles/gallon(US)
- six virtual gear steps with tiptronic
- 3000 cars to be sold in Europe 2006
- 3.5 l ICE optimized to run in optimal load condition
- very low noise driving
Looking good:
- fuel consumption: 33.1 miles/gallon(US)
- six virtual gear steps with tiptronic
- 3000 cars to be sold in Europe 2006
- 3.5 l ICE optimized to run in optimal load condition
- very low noise driving
Last edited by Nomax2003; 02-01-06 at 01:52 AM.
#69
Originally Posted by Nomax2003
... from a german car magazine:
Looking good:
- fuel consumption: 33.1 miles/gallon(US)
- six virtual gear steps with tiptronic
- 3000 cars to be sold in Europe 2006
- 3.5 l ICE optimized to run in optimal load condition
- very low noise driving
Looking good:
- fuel consumption: 33.1 miles/gallon(US)
- six virtual gear steps with tiptronic
- 3000 cars to be sold in Europe 2006
- 3.5 l ICE optimized to run in optimal load condition
- very low noise driving
33.1mpg is an awesome real-world gas mileage for a 300+hp sports sedan. Funny how they follow Audi's model to make virtual gears out of a CVT too.
Do they have any comment on the car's performance, handling and the overall dynamics? Thanks again for the heads up.
#70
Originally Posted by XeroK00L
33.1mpg is an awesome real-world gas mileage for a 300+hp sports sedan . . .
#72
Originally Posted by S L I C K
Isn't it strange than the left ( driver's ) heating and A/C vent in the GS is a different shape and bigger than the right ( passenger's ) heating and A/C vent?
#73
original article in german:
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3457
second page:
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3458
Some more Translation: ...... the Lexus R&D Engineer drove with the 450h full speed on a steep uphill german Autobahn nearby City of Trier....they tried to squeaze the juice out of the batteries....not possible...there was always enough batt energy (SOC) avaiable....
The 3.5 ice is heavily optimized to function as hybrid powersource...it uses extreme VVti (variable valve) timings.....
No idling...ice tries alway to run under load ...or shuts off...giving excellent energy effiency...
The combustion is reduced to only 50% at ice start up...providing perfect smooth power flow between electrical and ice power...
sorry for translation or spelling mistakes...
Nomax
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3457
second page:
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3458
Some more Translation: ...... the Lexus R&D Engineer drove with the 450h full speed on a steep uphill german Autobahn nearby City of Trier....they tried to squeaze the juice out of the batteries....not possible...there was always enough batt energy (SOC) avaiable....
The 3.5 ice is heavily optimized to function as hybrid powersource...it uses extreme VVti (variable valve) timings.....
No idling...ice tries alway to run under load ...or shuts off...giving excellent energy effiency...
The combustion is reduced to only 50% at ice start up...providing perfect smooth power flow between electrical and ice power...
sorry for translation or spelling mistakes...
Nomax
Last edited by Nomax2003; 02-06-06 at 12:38 AM.
#74
Originally Posted by Nomax2003
original article in german:
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3457
second page:
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3458
Some more Translation: ...... the Lexus R&D Engineer drove with the 450h full speed on a steep uphill german Autobahn nearby City of Trier....they tried to squeaze the juice out of the batteries....not possible...there was always enough batt energy (SOC) avaiable....
The 3.5 ice is heavily optimized to function as hybrid powersource...it uses extreme VVti (variable shaft) timings.....
No idling...ice tries alway to run under load ...or shuts off...giving excellent energy effiency...
The combustion is reduced to only 50% at ice start up...providing perfect smooth power flow between electrical and ice power...
sorry for translation or spelling mistakes...
Nomax
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3457
second page:
http://euro.lexusownersclub.com/foru...e=post&id=3458
Some more Translation: ...... the Lexus R&D Engineer drove with the 450h full speed on a steep uphill german Autobahn nearby City of Trier....they tried to squeaze the juice out of the batteries....not possible...there was always enough batt energy (SOC) avaiable....
The 3.5 ice is heavily optimized to function as hybrid powersource...it uses extreme VVti (variable shaft) timings.....
No idling...ice tries alway to run under load ...or shuts off...giving excellent energy effiency...
The combustion is reduced to only 50% at ice start up...providing perfect smooth power flow between electrical and ice power...
sorry for translation or spelling mistakes...
Nomax
0-100km/h in 5.7s (which means 0-60mph in 5.5-5.6s) is pretty well in line with the 450h's nomenclature too (even though I'm a bit disappointed by the total horsepower output of 335hp). Throw that 33.1mpg into the mix, and you've got a winner.