> 300 HP for a 3.5 V6 ! What is happening with LEXUS
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Originally Posted by spwolf
good one... Combination of HP+TQ is by far the best in 3.5 GR FSE in upcoming IS350. That engine is going to own.
I think the sleeper of the class is the new C350 which can be had with a 6MT or 7Gmatic.
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but the C230 Kompressor and C320 Sport and AMG models with that body, its hot to me atlease, especially if its in red or that blue, cant wait to see a red IS350/250, or maybe a yellow
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Originally Posted by AJL0365
but the C230 Kompressor and C320 Sport and AMG models with that body, its hot to me atlease, especially if its in red or that blue, cant wait to see a red IS350/250, or maybe a yellow
The 1.8L (C230K) puts out 189 hp. 189 hp < 2xx hp. The IS250 is more likely going to compete with the C320 since the 3.2 only puts out 215 hp. (These cars are a LITTLE underpowered for being so expensive )
They also don't hold anything against the IS reliability wise. MB has a terrible reliability reputation.
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TheRupp
oh i just like the way the car looks, i know the IS will trample over it, but MB will be coming out with a C350 one day producing like 268hp or something.
question
will the C55AMG compete with the IS350 or the 06 C350? thats what got me confused
saw the C350 on edmunds.com, click inside track or inside line (its one of those to)
Lexus doesnt have to even worry about BMW in terms of styling because the rear of the 3 looks like it was taken off the infiniti G20
oh i just like the way the car looks, i know the IS will trample over it, but MB will be coming out with a C350 one day producing like 268hp or something.
question
will the C55AMG compete with the IS350 or the 06 C350? thats what got me confused
saw the C350 on edmunds.com, click inside track or inside line (its one of those to)
Lexus doesnt have to even worry about BMW in terms of styling because the rear of the 3 looks like it was taken off the infiniti G20
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Can someone read japanese?
The 3.5 V6 engine for its first use in Lexus model line has been installed in the GS350 (for the time being, reserved for asia market ). If anyone can read japanese, I'd interested to know what is said on the Lexus japanese site regarding this engine.
http://lexus.jp
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Originally Posted by biker
It might own on paper but with only a slushbox, it might not on the road. The E90 330 with a "measly" 258HP (lowest of the class) does 0-60 in 5.6s or less and drives like it's on rails. The G35 and TL both have less HP than the IS350 but might end up with same performance numbers at the end of the day. I would have been just as happy if the IS350 had only 250HP but out performed all the others in class. Don't give me paper numbers, I want real road numbers (and great feel to go along with the numbers).
I think the sleeper of the class is the new C350 which can be had with a 6MT or 7Gmatic.
I think the sleeper of the class is the new C350 which can be had with a 6MT or 7Gmatic.
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Originally Posted by TED_FR
The 3.5 V6 engine for its first use in Lexus model line has been installed in the GS350 (for the time being, reserved for asia market ). If anyone can read japanese, I'd interested to know what is said on the Lexus japanese site regarding this engine.
http://lexus.jp
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Originally Posted by TED_FR
When compared to Lexus competitors, more than 300 HP for a 3.5liter V6 is quite impressive. Lexus did impressed me this time. Compared to the 2005 IS with 215 HP that's quite a huge jump.
We are now talking Porsche class:
- Carrera 911flat 6 3.6 liter delivers 325 HP.
- Boxster S 3.2 liter deleivers 280 HP.
BMW 3.0 6L with 258 HP (new 330i)
Audi 3.2 l V6 HP : 250 PS
Alfa romeo 3.2 V6 : 240 PS
Mercedes 3.5 l V6 delivers 268 PS
Despite its heavy body, we should expect amazing performances. I guess the next target for a 'Lexus Motorsport' badged IS350 'R' will be the BMW M3 with 333 PS and 0-100 in 4.8 secs.
We are now talking Porsche class:
- Carrera 911flat 6 3.6 liter delivers 325 HP.
- Boxster S 3.2 liter deleivers 280 HP.
BMW 3.0 6L with 258 HP (new 330i)
Audi 3.2 l V6 HP : 250 PS
Alfa romeo 3.2 V6 : 240 PS
Mercedes 3.5 l V6 delivers 268 PS
Despite its heavy body, we should expect amazing performances. I guess the next target for a 'Lexus Motorsport' badged IS350 'R' will be the BMW M3 with 333 PS and 0-100 in 4.8 secs.
You forgot about Acura's 3.5 liter V6 with 300hp in the RL.
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Originally Posted by sufall96
You forgot about Acura's 3.5 liter V6 with 300hp in the RL.
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
TED_FR is from France & there's no Acura there & I don't know if the equivalent Honda Legend is available there yet ? The Infiniti G35 6MT has 298hp too, & they don't have that there.
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
TED_FR is from France & there's no Acura there & I don't know if the equivalent Honda Legend is available there yet ? The Infiniti G35 6MT has 298hp too, & they don't have that there.
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
Based on engine size it fits in, but I think the RL's dimensions are too big to be competing with the rest of these vehicles.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
I think the big thing will be its combination of power and torque - G35's 6MT 298hp engine has "only" 260lbs of torque, same as RL's engine, so when it comes out, IS350 will have the most potent V6 engine....