4GS mega thread (UPDATED; preview drives, specs, more interior pics)
Honestly, I hope Lexus has at least even 1 FI engine in the new GS, not just the F. I saw this because both Audi and BMW have gone completely FI and Mercedes' upper end V8 is FI and all of these cars are putting out some ridiculous power numbers. For example, the Audi A6 3.0T is putting out numbers close to those of the 550i and completely trouncing the 535i, which is crazy. Some people might look at pure 0-60 times, etc and notice how the Germans are much faster.
Anyways, anyone know how light the new GS is going to be? The F10 5er is not the handler it used to be. That crown is now owned by the Audi A6. If Lexus doesn't go FI, then hopefully this car will be light enough so it matches performance numbers of the Germans.
Anyways, anyone know how light the new GS is going to be? The F10 5er is not the handler it used to be. That crown is now owned by the Audi A6. If Lexus doesn't go FI, then hopefully this car will be light enough so it matches performance numbers of the Germans.
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I would definitely like to see that in the production version. The less stuff protruding out...the sleeker the car looks.
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Don't forget about that rumor from a while back, I think started by someone who worked at a test track, that Toyota's F1 team was working with Yamaha on a TT V8 for Lexus. If I recall, as an employee of the facility, the guy was there watching all the testing happen and mentioned that they finally finished that phase and moved elsewhere.
For what it's worth, the A6 3.0T is really no faster than the N/A GS350. I am not trash talking forced induction since there is more than one way to get big power from an engine, but don't count naturally aspirated engines or Lexus out just yet. The 2GR-FSE, IMO, is still the best 6 cylinder engine in this segment and the smoothness, refinement, power numbers, performance and gas mileage all speak well to that notion. With the horsepower war becoming more and more of an arms race, I'd be surprised if Lexus didn't go FI at some point here soon, but if they continue to engineer naturally aspirated engines that can meet and beat the competition in key performance areas, then I am completely for it
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Looks like this "test mule" is still running around with an un-finalized rear bumper..
The muffler has turn down exits..
The exhaust tips / diffusers should look pretty close to the concept LF-Gh version.
I can't see Lexus still utilizing the slip-on Chrome Tips for MY 2013..
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