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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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This car deserves a "its okay to repost" rule....
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Serves as a blueprint if ever feels like making an LS-F.

It looks like turbo-charging the UR engine (I'm guessing they're using 2UR engine since they mentioned it's a 5.0 liter engine) seems to generate monstrous output.

If Lexus brings something like this out (possibly when the 5th gen LS comes out in three-four years time), then my god. This thing will basically RAPE AND CASTRATE the Alpina B7 right from the get go.

BRING IT!!!
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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So sick!!!!!

Call it the LS-F and sell it!
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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AMG meet TMG
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Unique color on the calipers, never seen that before. Car look's awesome!
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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AMG meet TMG
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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speechless.......
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackraven
If Lexus brings something like this out (possibly when the 5th gen LS comes out in three-four years time), then my god. This thing will basically RAPE AND CASTRATE the Alpina B7 right from the get go.
By the time this thing arrive at the dealers, the Alpina B7 will have at least 650 hp
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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I may be splitting hairs but this car feels more like an example of what Brabus would do to a Merc than what AMG would do
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by S2000toIS350
I may be splitting hairs but this car feels more like an example of what Brabus would do to a Merc than what AMG would do
somewhat agree, esp in terms of the styling. but if TMG is likened to Brabus, the ts 650 would probably have 800+ horses, 1000 ft/lb and be essentially undriveable.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Cremaster,

That is pretty funny.

I guess I am not adequately familiar with Brabus products.

I would add that someone with a Brabus Smart car parks in front of my building and that car ain't causing any fear on the streets.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Brabus doesn't make FORMULA 1 CARS! Were you guys asleep for the past year? This isn't a 'tuner shop', the aerodynamics aren't tacked on. They used their industry best windtunnel to shape the car. The funny thing is 'beige' comments. Like I said, where have you guys been? lol, it's the same car that's been running around the Nurburgring since August of 2011.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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In the clublexus.com/forums main page I saw "Lexus LS650 Prototype Set for..." as the most recent thread in car chat and I got really excited when I guessed the remaining portion of the title thread to be "production."
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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The title of the thread is wrong too, it should be changed to TMG TS 650.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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It would look even crazier (ie better) with the new spindle grill. Plus, I think high power Lexus cars should do the crazy tailpipe layouts, sort of make it a trademark of some sort.
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