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Lexus LFA II Megathread
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Seems like they said nothing about it being electirc, and the car looks quite incredible. I still stand by thef act that it won't be an LC/RC successor but something positioned higher than both of htem, with a genuine 2+2 car slotting below it.
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If this offers a hybrid option theres absolutely hope for this car.
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New Lexus supercar to bring upgraded V8
The new Toyota and Lexus performance flagships may be powered by different V8s, according to Toyota’s powertrain chief.
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“When asked if Lexus customers can also expect V8 power in future models, the engineer replied: “You can expect – you see the Lexus new sports car? That is that…,” said Takashi-san, referring to the Sport Concept shown in Tokyo.”
Don’t hype me up, Lexus
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Okay so I think it will probably appear in this car. It is meant for multiple powertrains, so there will be both an EV and a V8 option as I had accurately predicted. I think they were also making some nods to the LFA so this will be way above the LC and as a flagship. I want them to have a racing version to succeed the RCF GT3.New Lexus supercar to bring upgraded V8
The new Toyota and Lexus performance flagships may be powered by different V8s, according to Toyota’s powertrain chief.
“When asked if Lexus customers can also expect V8 power in future models, the engineer replied: “You can expect – you see the Lexus new sports car? That is that…,” said Takashi-san, referring to the Sport Concept shown in Tokyo.”
Don’t hype me up, Lexus
So if I understand correctly, the GR GT will use the LC F engine developed 5 years ago and will have to be detuned to pass Euro 7, while this new V8 is essentially two G20 2.0T I4 bolted together?
I really don't know how Toyota will manage to make a 200PS/L engine pass Euro 7 (or maybe they detune it for Europe?). But if they could achieve that, it means we are looking at a 600PS "utility" version and an 800PS "sports" version (2xG20). The BMW S68 is "only" rated for 635PS (144PS/L) on some Lange Rover models.
In general, I feel the rumored specs for Toyota's next-gen ICEs are too good to be true given their conservativeness. The 1.5T makes 180PS - most feasible, but questionable on 92RON regular petrol. The 2.0T has a 300PS "utility" version - I doubt they dare make over 150PS/L on a truck engine. Also a 400PS "performance" version - feasible, but without electric-assisted turbos the responsiveness will be terrible.
I really don't know how Toyota will manage to make a 200PS/L engine pass Euro 7 (or maybe they detune it for Europe?). But if they could achieve that, it means we are looking at a 600PS "utility" version and an 800PS "sports" version (2xG20). The BMW S68 is "only" rated for 635PS (144PS/L) on some Lange Rover models.
In general, I feel the rumored specs for Toyota's next-gen ICEs are too good to be true given their conservativeness. The 1.5T makes 180PS - most feasible, but questionable on 92RON regular petrol. The 2.0T has a 300PS "utility" version - I doubt they dare make over 150PS/L on a truck engine. Also a 400PS "performance" version - feasible, but without electric-assisted turbos the responsiveness will be terrible.
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So are we talking about the possibility of two new V8 engines now? If so, maybe one of those will also be used in the Century Coupe and a replacement for the 5.0 in the Century Sedan. The 5.0 in the sedan will need a replacement soon, and surely Toyota will have something better than a hybrid V6 as a replacement. I hope.
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Isn't the GR GT also expected to use a 4L V8?
That engine can be traced back to 2020 and will already be 6 years old when the GR GT comes out next year. Development on it was finished but then Lexus cancelled every product that was planned to use it (at least 4). Now the output will be reduced from 700+PS to a bit over 600PS to comply with emissions according to current rumors (MagX and BestCar). It was comparable to S63 while the new one will be comparable to S68.
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Doesn't it date to 2018? at least I thought that's when the first engine mules were publically testing
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Do we know this for sure -- the Sport Concept is going to accommodate BEV and ICE powertrains?
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There is another one in JMS
