4.6L V8 1UR-FSE analysis
09-22-06, 09:37 AM
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new LS has better power to weight ratio than old one, at any time... question is only by how much.
I think in the case with mags, it is pretty simple - reviewer sees maximum torque at 4k, hence car does no have any torque before... which would be true if we were talking about 4cly engines and not V8's :-).
I think in the case with mags, it is pretty simple - reviewer sees maximum torque at 4k, hence car does no have any torque before... which would be true if we were talking about 4cly engines and not V8's :-).
It is truely a great engine. Im loving what I am seeing.
09-22-06, 09:47 AM
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EV ftw!!!
So who will be first to do a swap of this 4.6 Liter engine and tranny into the 98-05 GS ???
09-22-06, 10:02 AM
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EV ftw!!!
A lot of exotic cars dont even make that much.
09-22-06, 10:28 AM
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It's not the best video, but this is the one that illustrates the growl/roar of the new V8 engine ... kind of refreshing to hear an LS growl like that
09-22-06, 10:30 AM
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wow, awesome review there trd, great stuff! i love how you put together the numbers and did the comparisons, very information
about the comment on "lack of tq", i guess maybe it' has to do with the weight as well. here we are talking about engine output solely, however we shouldn't forget the fact that the new ls is about 400lb heavier than the previous one. that's pretty big difference
about the comment on "lack of tq", i guess maybe it' has to do with the weight as well. here we are talking about engine output solely, however we shouldn't forget the fact that the new ls is about 400lb heavier than the previous one. that's pretty big difference
09-22-06, 10:35 AM
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Uhhh ... the LS460 isn't competing with exotics or super limited prestige models.
The LS460 competes with 750i, and S550, among other cars. Those are it's direct competitors. This is the smallest displacement engine among these 3 cars, yet it's the most fuel efficient, makes more HP and torque than BMW's 4.8L V8 engine, and it very close to the 5.5L Benz V8 in terms of HP and torque. Furthermore, the 5.0L Lexus V8 will beat the Benz engine in HP, torque, and fuel economy, despite the smaller displacement.
Lexus will have plenty to brag about with the LS600h, and the upcoming Lexus supercar.
09-22-06, 10:52 AM
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As for the hybrid model, we do not know official specs at all on that engine.
09-22-06, 10:54 AM
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09-22-06, 11:20 AM
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S600 has bi-turbo V12 engine, and has the fuel economy of a Hummer. Certainly not competition for the LS460.
09-22-06, 11:43 AM
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If you want to compare the S600 to something, at least compare it to the flagship LS600h when it comes out, not the standard LS460.
09-22-06, 09:08 PM
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So we're comparing the flagship Benz to a Flagship Lexus that hasn't come out yet? Let's do more comparisons. No offense to anyone, but let's play that game:
What does Lexus have anyway? Oh yeah, just a 288 HP SC430. Wow, that like totally sucks. I think I'll rather buy a Ford Mustang with the stage 3 Roush package. It makes more power than the SC for sure, it must be better! I mean, it has more Torque for sure!!!!! And it isn't even Ford's flagship, which is the GT! How pathetic must that be for Lexus???!!!! Does Lexus realize that Ford has a better car then them because it has more torque? I mean, they must be raking in a ton of profit because they make powerful cars!
Toyota use to make the Supras, but a stock Supra can't beat a stock Corvette Z06!!!! How dumb is Toyota anyway? Chevy/GM makes more powerful cars which means they are kicking ***, unlike Toyota!
I mean, what's the point of buying a Ferrari Enzo anyway? Couldn't you, like, buy, like, a Dodge Neon SRT4, for 1/25th the price, put about $50k into it's performance, and smoke the Enzo silly? How stupid must Ferrari be? Do they, like, know that?
You know, I think I should trade in my Lexus for a Yugo. With all that left over cash, I could make my Yugo faster than a Viper!!!! That means I'm better!!!!
What does Lexus have anyway? Oh yeah, just a 288 HP SC430. Wow, that like totally sucks. I think I'll rather buy a Ford Mustang with the stage 3 Roush package. It makes more power than the SC for sure, it must be better! I mean, it has more Torque for sure!!!!! And it isn't even Ford's flagship, which is the GT! How pathetic must that be for Lexus???!!!! Does Lexus realize that Ford has a better car then them because it has more torque? I mean, they must be raking in a ton of profit because they make powerful cars!
Toyota use to make the Supras, but a stock Supra can't beat a stock Corvette Z06!!!! How dumb is Toyota anyway? Chevy/GM makes more powerful cars which means they are kicking ***, unlike Toyota!
I mean, what's the point of buying a Ferrari Enzo anyway? Couldn't you, like, buy, like, a Dodge Neon SRT4, for 1/25th the price, put about $50k into it's performance, and smoke the Enzo silly? How stupid must Ferrari be? Do they, like, know that?
You know, I think I should trade in my Lexus for a Yugo. With all that left over cash, I could make my Yugo faster than a Viper!!!! That means I'm better!!!!
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