GS needs a turbo. When?

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11-17-14, 12:36 PM

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Lexus now has 2.0 inline 4 turbo which will go into NX first and then into RC and IS.
Hopefully GS too.

Im sure 3.0 v6 Turbo is in development but nobody knows the timeframe?
I just hope its an inline 6.
MB is also going back to inline 6 engines.

Considering Audi, BMW, Jaguar, MB all have 3.0 FI engines some for several years now - Lexus def needs a competitive engine.

I think it will be introduced when new LS comes out, as the base engine for the LS.
Im hoping for 2016 model year.....

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11-17-14, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tknx

After some thought, I don't think we will see turbos from Lexus - they have been using hybrids instead of turbos to boost output. I could even see a hybrid 4 cylinder being added the mix. Once the weight is under control, it will be better from a torque perspective since it starts at 0 rpm.

They already have the 2 liter turbo engine in the NX200t, with plans to use it in the IS, GS, RC, and perhaps others. I believe more turbos are coming.

As for a four cylinder hybrid, that's already being used in the ES300h and NX300h.

Lots of new and exciting things to come from Lexus!