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Aug 18, 2011 | 12:12 PM

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yes it's from video, don't see it anywhere yet, but i know they are playing the video at the debut this afternoon

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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Looks so good. I wish this one would sell a lot better than the 3GS.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:15 PM

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There's been no leak at all about hp numbers? Are they just trying to make us forget about what's under the hood?

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:18 PM

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don't get where all the pics are coming from, but fun to see.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tetra7

Okay, call me a Luddite, but why so much technology? It adds countless weight to the car, requires more power to drive and in some sense detracts from the visceral sensation of well you know...DRIVING THE DANG CAR! I hope they did not throw a slew of electric nannies as Nissan did with the GTR!

just get a base model if loads of tech bothers you.

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And can you imagine how much better this car would handle w/out the extra 100ish pounds needed to integrate, sustain and support those electronics?

see above. and it's a luxury car and has to be competitive with features.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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Hope to see at least 320HP for the GS350.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oohpapi44

There's been no leak at all about hp numbers? Are they just trying to make us forget about what's under the hood?

same drivetrains so i wouldn't expect major bumps.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

just get a base model if loads of tech bothers you.

see above. and it's a luxury car and has to be competitive with features.

Where is the market for it? I would love to see published numbers by any maker that shows breakdown of sales by package. I would bet that the meat n' potatoes of the sales come from the base to mid-luxury packages. Anyway, it's good to see the newer version becoming less pudgy and more athletic...the weight savings will hopefully be reflected in the performance and MPG numbers.

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Aug 18, 2011 | 12:23 PM

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Info on the "Green Edge" speakers:

http://www.harman.com/EN-US/OurCompa...GreenEdge.aspx

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

same drivetrains so i wouldn't expect major bumps.

Thanks, was hoping I missed a release, that's disappointing.

On a side note:

Doesn't look like there will be much room for slightly modding the body (TTE lip, etc). Seems you either will go all in or you won't. Which is probably a good thing as it leaves less room for questionable tastes to enter the equation

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:28 PM

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With all these added weight I really hope they improve the drivetrain so the performance won't be affected negatively.

Love the interior. However the gauges have absolutely no personality.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobeCLK

With all these added weight I really hope they improve the drivetrain so the performance won't be affected negatively.

Love the interior. However the gauges have absolutely no personality.

for the last time, this car will be LIGHTER than the 3gs and any other car in its class!

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:39 PM

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for the last time, this car will be LIGHTER than the 3gs and any other car in its class!

Haha ok. But I stand by my gauge comment.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobeCLK

With all these added weight I really hope they improve the drivetrain so the performance won't be affected negatively.

Love the interior. However the gauges have absolutely no personality.

Hoping that the gs-f will have the current 2011 IS-f gauges

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobeCLK

Haha ok. But I stand by my gauge comment.

Ill agree with you on that, they look nice and clean but a bit boring.