IS200t Sluggish
12-15-18, 05:54 AM
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IS200t Sluggish
Hey guys, I just traded in my 2016 IS200t and got a new IS300 base and have noticed that this new car feels much quicker and more responsive. I did a quick search and couldn’t find anything on this, but does anyone know if for these newer models Lexus Made and engine tweaks or modifications to the transmission? It seems as if this car is actually ready to go when I hit the pedal whereas the 2016 was always missing some pep in its step...
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12-15-18, 06:28 AM
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Hey guys, I just traded in my 2016 IS200t and got a new IS300 base and have noticed that this new car feels much quicker and more responsive. I did a quick search and couldn’t find anything on this, but does anyone know if for these newer models Lexus Made and engine tweaks or modifications to the transmission? It seems as if this car is actually ready to go when I hit the pedal whereas the 2016 was always missing some pep in its step...
thanks!
thanks!
12-15-18, 07:04 AM
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12-15-18, 08:20 AM
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New Standard Features:
- Revised ECU programming on rear-wheel drive IS 300s for improved throttle response, optimized transmission shifts and quicker turbocharger response
12-16-18, 12:53 PM
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Good news for you J0rg305, but toyota won't release the updates to those of us who have to drive this thing everyday. Makes no sense, this update should be applied to all prior years. It's what all other manufacturers would do; I wonder if the 0-60 time is now changed?
12-16-18, 01:45 PM
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What other manufacturers would do this?
12-16-18, 01:51 PM
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Hey guys, I just traded in my 2016 IS200t and got a new IS300 base and have noticed that this new car feels much quicker and more responsive. I did a quick search and couldn’t find anything on this, but does anyone know if for these newer models Lexus Made and engine tweaks or modifications to the transmission? It seems as if this car is actually ready to go when I hit the pedal whereas the 2016 was always missing some pep in its step...
thanks!
thanks!
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12-17-18, 09:04 AM
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The new X2 230i M Sport (4 turbo) will push 300 horse and 330 lb ft of torque. BMW is doing amazing things with the new turbo 4s and 6s. so much so, Toyota selected BMW as the supplier for the engines it's newest sports car and will use BMW's Turbo 4 and Turbo 6.
Toyota believes in German technology
Toyota believes in German technology
12-17-18, 09:16 AM
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The new X2 230i M Sport (4 turbo) will push 300 horse and 330 lb ft of torque. BMW is doing amazing things with the new turbo 4s and 6s. so much so, Toyota selected BMW as the supplier for the engines it's newest sports car and will use BMW's Turbo 4 and Turbo 6.
Toyota believes in German technology
Toyota believes in German technology
12-17-18, 09:31 AM
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It's pretty widely expected that the Supra will have BMW drivetrains in it.
For example: https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ylinder-supra/
Now strictly speaking, it doesn't confirm outright that the engine will be a BMW engine, but considering the co-development of these cars, and the fact that the Toyota is also using BMW elements on the interior including the gear selector, as well as the ZF 8-sleed, it makes a lot of sense that they would also share engines or at least a compatible engine from BMW, such as the rumor that the engine is the same spec as it appears in the X5.
Edit: Well now that E46CT mentions it, yeah the engine codes are identical.
For example: https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ylinder-supra/
Now strictly speaking, it doesn't confirm outright that the engine will be a BMW engine, but considering the co-development of these cars, and the fact that the Toyota is also using BMW elements on the interior including the gear selector, as well as the ZF 8-sleed, it makes a lot of sense that they would also share engines or at least a compatible engine from BMW, such as the rumor that the engine is the same spec as it appears in the X5.
Edit: Well now that E46CT mentions it, yeah the engine codes are identical.
Last edited by arentz07; 12-17-18 at 12:19 PM.
12-17-18, 09:50 AM
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^ Nah both engines are lifted straight from BMW and dropped in the Supra. No question, no debate.
12-17-18, 09:55 AM
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12-17-18, 10:12 AM
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The new X2 230i M Sport (4 turbo) will push 300 horse and 330 lb ft of torque. BMW is doing amazing things with the new turbo 4s and 6s. so much so, Toyota selected BMW as the supplier for the engines it's newest sports car and will use BMW's Turbo 4 and Turbo 6.
Toyota believes in German technology
Toyota believes in German technology
12-17-18, 10:36 AM
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plenty of heat exchangers, air inlets. higher capacity systems (more water) probably fine for street use but track/race use might be tricky.
12-17-18, 10:39 AM
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The new X2 230i M Sport (4 turbo) will push 300 horse and 330 lb ft of torque. BMW is doing amazing things with the new turbo 4s and 6s. so much so, Toyota selected BMW as the supplier for the engines it's newest sports car and will use BMW's Turbo 4 and Turbo 6.
Toyota believes in German technology
Toyota believes in German technology