OT: Lexus GT - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

M! · 9th April 2004, 09:19

Lexus GT

http://www.autoweek.nl/newsdisp.php?cache=no&ID=m2394

translated by some dude

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The Lexus GT's has as a task to freighten cars like the M5, S4, Maser Quatroporte.
Their are plans for a IS 350 GT, GS 350 GT and a LS 500 GT.
The LS 500 GT doesn't only has a 400 hp V8, but also an elektro engine that delivers 200 hp to the front wheels. In total the hybrid LS 500 GT will have 600 hp.
Lexus promises a topspeed over the 300 kph. According to Lexus, the LS 500 GT
will be available in 2006 in America.
For the development of the 3.5-liter V6 of the GS 350 GT, Lexus has started a partnership with Yamaha. This gasoline engine delivers 300 hp, the electro engine,
also to the front wheels, adds an aditional 170 hp.
The IS 350 GT also has the same 300 hp V6 of the GS 350 GT. If the small muscled-Lexus also will be equiped with the hybrid technology, is not clear yet.
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alsahher · 9th April 2004, 14:41

it look like a VW phaeton .. i like the rims .. overall its look nice

Zlaatan · 9th April 2004, 14:59

Me like!

///Mysliwiec · 10th April 2004, 00:23

Hybrid engines in high performance cars. Interesting solution. Hope the petrol engines won`t be changed by hybird engines fast.

AC_$chnitzer · 10th April 2004, 00:28

600 HP!

Mike0804 · 10th April 2004, 01:28

Very nice.

clee19821013 · 10th April 2004, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by M!

Lexus GT

http://www.autoweek.nl/newsdisp.php?cache=no&ID=m2394

translated by some dude

quote:
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The Lexus GT's has as a task to freighten cars like the M5, S4, Maser Quatroporte.
Their are plans for a IS 350 GT, GS 350 GT and a LS 500 GT.
The LS 500 GT doesn't only has a 400 hp V8, but also an elektro engine that delivers 200 hp to the front wheels. In total the hybrid LS 500 GT will have 600 hp.
Lexus promises a topspeed over the 300 kph. According to Lexus, the LS 500 GT
will be available in 2006 in America.
For the development of the 3.5-liter V6 of the GS 350 GT, Lexus has started a partnership with Yamaha. This gasoline engine delivers 300 hp, the electro engine,
also to the front wheels, adds an aditional 170 hp.
The IS 350 GT also has the same 300 hp V6 of the GS 350 GT. If the small muscled-Lexus also will be equiped with the hybrid technology, is not clear yet.
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I wonder how often is that hybrid system on

jos · 10th April 2004, 12:55

I can't really say I like it...

vraa · 12th April 2004, 03:18

It better be wicked fast and not just on paper.

jos · 12th April 2004, 18:54

I hope the rear isn't as ugly is the front.