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#1174
Both will be likely packing levels of innovation that will eclipse many current Lexus offerings, so the pricing will go up somewhat from the previous 2016 model year (2016 MSRP will already lightly increase over current 2015 LS), save for the new 6-cylinder 2017 LS starting near the old LS460 price. If more high-end, the LC500 base price in the US might reach $100,000 USD (S550 Coupe starts at $119,900).
Last edited by Carmaker1; 06-11-15 at 01:39 PM.
#1175
Lexus LF-LC Might Pack Over 600 Horsepower!
Based on some new information, we believe the top-end LF-LC Lexus coupe will have a twin-turbo V8 with over 600 horsepower!
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#1181
Lexus Test Driver
LOLZ
If they are creating something to replace the LFA, i see nothing shy of a V10 or a Twin turbo V6. Those are the only two options I would put in a car like that. If Yukihiko Yaguchi is heading up the project, I have no doubt that he will opt for N/A V10 since anything he touches is anti-turbo.
Any other engineer, I can see them going for the V6 Twin Turbo/electric hybrid to compete with the new NSX, Ford GT, and other entry level sportcars that are now opting for this setup
If they are creating something to replace the LFA, i see nothing shy of a V10 or a Twin turbo V6. Those are the only two options I would put in a car like that. If Yukihiko Yaguchi is heading up the project, I have no doubt that he will opt for N/A V10 since anything he touches is anti-turbo.
Any other engineer, I can see them going for the V6 Twin Turbo/electric hybrid to compete with the new NSX, Ford GT, and other entry level sportcars that are now opting for this setup
#1183
Lexus Test Driver
Off hand, anyone know what the Toyota race car engines are? Not the turbos many are going to now but prior to that. Perhaps they'll use a variation of those engines? Do they have any V10 race engines?
#1184
Lexus Test Driver
Just to put it in perspective - in general, developing any powerplant is really expensive. That's why we often see basically the same engine across many models and even specialized models (unfortunately as with the IS-F, RC-F, and now GS-F, which are all derived from the LS600h/L combustion powerplant).
That said, Toyota's various racing groups have a lot of powerplants to choose from. F1 days saw the 3.0L V10 and 2.4L V8 (the LFA engine was likely derived from the former), and the endurance programs have the 3.4/3.7L V8s from the current program as well as the 3.4L V8 turbo from the GT-One in the 90s (which, incidentally, produced 600hp).
#1185
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