New 2006 Lexus LS!?
08-13-04, 03:05 PM
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New 2006 Lexus LS and IS!?
From the Japanese Best Car Magazine.
Lexus LS:
- Debuting at the end of 2005
- Will have a base engine of 4.5 or 4.6L (so LS450/460?)
- There'll be a "GT" model with a 5.0L engine
- Design will be "showcar"-like
Lexus IS:
- Debuting in fall 2005
- Base engine: 2.5L V6; Upper: Yamaha 3.5L V6
- Same V6 as new GS, but will be tuned for higher output
- Width will be the only increased dimension
Personal opinion:
The LS in the pic looks like a chop of the LF-S, which I think is more suitable for the IS to look like.
The IS in the pic looks like a chop of the current IS with some headlight and grille alteration.
Again it's all speculation.
Source:
http://carspyshots.proboards2.com/in...num=1076291042
LS500GT:
IS350:
Lexus LS:
- Debuting at the end of 2005
- Will have a base engine of 4.5 or 4.6L (so LS450/460?)
- There'll be a "GT" model with a 5.0L engine
- Design will be "showcar"-like
Lexus IS:
- Debuting in fall 2005
- Base engine: 2.5L V6; Upper: Yamaha 3.5L V6
- Same V6 as new GS, but will be tuned for higher output
- Width will be the only increased dimension
Personal opinion:
The LS in the pic looks like a chop of the LF-S, which I think is more suitable for the IS to look like.
The IS in the pic looks like a chop of the current IS with some headlight and grille alteration.
Again it's all speculation.
Source:
http://carspyshots.proboards2.com/in...num=1076291042
LS500GT:
IS350:
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08-13-04, 03:15 PM
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the back end of the is350 looks like a buik lesabre like that, I hope that doesnt make production. Other than that I like them
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08-13-04, 04:44 PM
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I very much doubt that the LS will be THAT sleek and sporty. The LS thrives on its conservative luxurious
appearance. This design would have been suitable for the new GS although I still love the actual 2006 GS design. I would also expect the new IS to be better looking than that image, however it's still nice.
appearance. This design would have been suitable for the new GS although I still love the actual 2006 GS design. I would also expect the new IS to be better looking than that image, however it's still nice.
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08-13-04, 05:04 PM
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They better not be ****ing with us!!! That would just be too awesome! A 2.5L finally returns! 
And a Yamaha-influenced engine! Totally sick!! 
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sweetsc400, what do you have against Toyota+Yamaha? They've been working together since the days of the 2000GT, which is a legend. I welcome Yamaha's involvement.
And a Yamaha-influenced engine! Totally sick!!
x9999999999999999999sweetsc400, what do you have against Toyota+Yamaha? They've been working together since the days of the 2000GT, which is a legend. I welcome Yamaha's involvement.
08-13-04, 06:07 PM
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As I've said before, I no longer have any faith in these sketches after seeing the numerous renderings of the new GS, many of them from Japanese magaazines, and how different they look from the real GS that was eventually unveiled.
These sketches look O.K. but not spectacular, I sure hope the real cars will look better.
These sketches look O.K. but not spectacular, I sure hope the real cars will look better.
08-13-04, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by wantAnewLex
They better not be ****ing with us!!! That would just be too awesome! A 2.5L finally returns!
They better not be ****ing with us!!! That would just be too awesome! A 2.5L finally returns!
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08-13-04, 07:45 PM
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Originally posted by SexySC
I'm afraid the 2.5 L will probably not be available here, just like the IS200 is available elsewhere but not in N.America now.
I'm afraid the 2.5 L will probably not be available here, just like the IS200 is available elsewhere but not in N.America now.
08-13-04, 09:06 PM
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Originally posted by SexySC
As I've said before, I no longer have any faith in these sketches after seeing the numerous renderings of the new GS, many of them from Japanese magaazines, and how different they look from the real GS that was eventually unveiled.
As I've said before, I no longer have any faith in these sketches after seeing the numerous renderings of the new GS, many of them from Japanese magaazines, and how different they look from the real GS that was eventually unveiled.
and to me, that new IS rendition sure does look like the TSX.
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08-15-04, 10:47 PM
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I am highly skeptical about the information given by that magazine...or any magazine. Actually, I seriously doubt anyone knows what these two cars look like or know much about their specs.
