Lexus Unveils All-New IS & Hybrid Version of GS Performance Sedan(pics pg 2)
#46
Just curious....if the GS450H performance is similar to a 4.5liter V8. What happens after the GS460 comes out next year? I assume the GS460 would beat or very least on par with the M45? Either way, customers win.
#47
Originally Posted by Sup
Celicamaro, I am all for modding stock just doesn't do it for me. However I think 20's will look just silly on the entry level luxury-sports car. The body is just not big enough IMO.
Who knows, I guess we'll see later this year.
Who knows, I guess we'll see later this year.
Anyway I saw a Camry last fall with a set of lowenhart 20s. It actually looked pretty good. Car wasn't even drop and as I got closer I knew why, major fender rubbing going on. The 20s really took out the dorkiness that make all camries look weird. I know that most people think the current camry is boring, but it actually has very clean and upscale lines. I think it was mostly the extra too small and narrow 14/15" wheels with hubcabs that ruined most of it's looks. Those combos would make almost any car look bad.
#48
Originally Posted by Celicamaro
Just curious....if the GS450H performance is similar to a 4.5liter V8. What happens after the GS460 comes out next year? I assume the GS460 would beat or very least on par with the M45? Either way, customers win.
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#51
I really am interested in this...perhaps the "Lexus GT" lineup?
But according to General Manager Denny Clements, the two models may soon have plenty of company. Lexus is giving strong consideration to launching a brand-within-a-brand of high-performance vehicles, akin to Mercedes' AMG line-up. The big difference, Clements told TheCarConnection, is that all the Lexus models would be hybrids. The Toyota division will closely watch the market reaction to the GS450h and RX400h to see if it should proceed with the hybrid performance project. Clements described the performance hybrid strategy as a "shield" against environmental concerns, promoting the idea of getting V-12 power with V-6 mileage.
#52
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
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#53
Originally Posted by enigma354
I really am interested in this...perhaps the "Lexus GT" lineup?
#56
Originally Posted by xioix
GS430 is right there with the M45, .2 secs is not a big difference in this class
It's still not that big of a deal, but the 0-60 of 7.1 obtained by automobile is completely embarassing for Lexus.
#57
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
The '06 GS430 .............
It's still not that big of a deal, but the 0-60 of 7.1 obtained by automobile is completely embarassing for Lexus.
It's still not that big of a deal, but the 0-60 of 7.1 obtained by automobile is completely embarassing for Lexus.
#58
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
It's still not that big of a deal, but the 0-60 of 7.1 obtained by automobile is completely embarassing for Lexus.
#60
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Well the times posted for the other cars seem pretty normal, so I don't see why there would have been any discrepancy for the GS 430.