GS needs a turbo. When?
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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.....
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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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.
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!
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