Lexus Anticipates American Le Mans Series Debut As New Is 350 Gt2 Nears Completion
05-15-06, 06:29 AM
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Hey Guys,
All I can say on this subject is that we will be using paddle shift technology. Also there was a question regarding how wide our fenders are, and yes they are that wide.
All I can say on this subject is that we will be using paddle shift technology. Also there was a question regarding how wide our fenders are, and yes they are that wide.
05-15-06, 09:39 AM
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Hmmm... when you say paddle shift technology and not mention automatic, then a sequential manual gearbox is the first thing that comes to mind.
I hope Lexus will incorporate some of the Team Lexus upgrades/optimizations into future IS cars, at least as options. A Lexus performance badge (not TRD or L-Tuned) based on the work of Team Lexus sure would bring the excitement and soul that many critics say the Lexus brand lacks.
I hope Lexus will incorporate some of the Team Lexus upgrades/optimizations into future IS cars, at least as options. A Lexus performance badge (not TRD or L-Tuned) based on the work of Team Lexus sure would bring the excitement and soul that many critics say the Lexus brand lacks.
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05-15-06, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ra1n
Wow I'd love to see our car own those juiced 350z's you always see in the GT2 classes...
05-15-06, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by cerumo
juiced 350z is at least 400hp to the wheel, I think this IS is 400hp at the crank. Not to mention the torque advantage of a 400hp juiced car compared to 400hp n/a car...just my 2 cents
05-15-06, 11:39 AM
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agreed carbon. (actually chuck told me they are gonna get 475+ n/a). and racing teams don't measure at the crank. you don't put that much work into your motor to see what it might be putting down.
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