GS with Supra chassis, now we just missing the 2JZ :)
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GS with Supra chassis, now we just missing the 2JZ :)
Just got back from a local Lexus GS launch event few days ago and I most said this car is amazing! Handle very well, good interior and priced just right. Plus I learned that the new GS use the same Supra platform that Toyota used back in 90’s! As a former Supra owner that just make me proud 
and that shows Toyota/Lexus design is 10+ years ahead of others!
Checked with my source and here is the reference (at 0:40):
During the new Lexus GS launch conference they confirmed it is using the same “platform” as the Supra and previous SC430 (I think the Lexus spokesmen means SC300/SC400).
and that shows Toyota/Lexus design is 10+ years ahead of others!Checked with my source and here is the reference (at 0:40):
During the new Lexus GS launch conference they confirmed it is using the same “platform” as the Supra and previous SC430 (I think the Lexus spokesmen means SC300/SC400).
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Just got back from a local Lexus GS launch event few days ago and I most said this car is amazing! Handle very well, good interior and priced just right. Plus I learned that the new GS use the same Supra chassis that Toyota used back in 90’s! As a former Supra owner that just make me proud and that shows Toyota/Lexus design is 10+ years ahead of others!
and that shows Toyota/Lexus design is 10+ years ahead of others!The Gen 3 Supra used
" Again using subframe, suspension and drivetrain assemblies from the Z30 Soarer (Lexus SC300/400), test model pre-production started in December 1992 with 20 models,[14] and official mass production began in April 1993"] the A80 chassis... A good chassis, but not really mid-sized by US standards.
The GS has always been based on the Toyota Aristo chassis and has been highly moddified over the years.
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The 1GS and 2GS did share a lot of chassis components with the Supra and Soarer/SC. I don't think the 4GS will use a 20 years old chassis . Car dynamics have greatly improved since then.
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Do you really think that the new GS, which Lexus currently has as it's halo handling car is based on a 15+ year old chassis?
The Gen 3 Supra used
" Again using subframe, suspension and drivetrain assemblies from the Z30 Soarer (Lexus SC300/400), test model pre-production started in December 1992 with 20 models,[14] and official mass production began in April 1993"] the A80 chassis... A good chassis, but not really mid-sized by US standards.
The GS has always been based on the Toyota Aristo chassis and has been highly moddified over the years.
The Gen 3 Supra used
" Again using subframe, suspension and drivetrain assemblies from the Z30 Soarer (Lexus SC300/400), test model pre-production started in December 1992 with 20 models,[14] and official mass production began in April 1993"] the A80 chassis... A good chassis, but not really mid-sized by US standards.
The GS has always been based on the Toyota Aristo chassis and has been highly moddified over the years.
It is proven design and can be very cost effective which enable Lexus to market the car much less than the others. 
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FYI for ALL...
Easy guys... Listen carefully ..!! 
"It's shares the same attributes from the Supra platform..." It does NOT use a Supra chassis..
I'm not going to define attributes...
~ Joe Z
"It's shares the same attributes from the Supra platform..." It does NOT use a Supra chassis..
I'm not going to define attributes...
~ Joe Z
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