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So if the LX 570 referring to the current model, is it mean that no more V8 model for new LX?
i doubt it, just that they will be both sold in 2022 or whatever that is, because they will have stock, etc.
if LC still retains old 4.0 NA V6 for basic spec cars sold by Toyota Gibraltar, i don't see why LX won't retain 5.7 NA V8 for LX.
it might really be that the TTV8 is dead, and if it exists will only be for the LCF/future ISF/RCF and racing. but even then it might be overkill.
developing TT V8 costs money. engineering production of TTV8 is another portion of money, and making engineering cars to receive the TTV8 is another portion of money yet. so maybe it made financial sense to stop TTV8, thus no LS, no LC, and no LX or even LF1. without TTV8 the LF1 makes not much sense. with PHEV TTV6, the TTV8 just is not necessary. Germans are going PHEV TTV8, but because they can, they already have the V8, and have the buyers, which Lexus does not, to justify the investment.
it might really be that the TTV8 is dead, and if it exists will only be for the LCF/future ISF/RCF and racing. but even then it might be overkill.
developing TT V8 costs money. engineering production of TTV8 is another portion of money, and making engineering cars to receive the TTV8 is another portion of money yet. so maybe it made financial sense to stop TTV8, thus no LS, no LC, and no LX or even LF1. without TTV8 the LF1 makes not much sense. with PHEV TTV6, the TTV8 just is not necessary. Germans are going PHEV TTV8, but because they can, they already have the V8, and have the buyers, which Lexus does not, to justify the investment.
That makes sense. The LX570 has a J201 model code whereas the LX600 has a JA310 model code. If both the LX570 and LX600 were new models (but different engines), you would expect a similar xx310 model code.
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Without detail I will say that a recent interaction I had with someone who I think would be in the loop, didn't give me hope that the TTV8 is real.
Or if it is, it's a very old rumor that lived longer outside the company than inside.
Or that it's a super deep skunkworks project that even the creative directors don't know about, or are willing to play dumb with someone they have no reason to.
Or if it is, it's a very old rumor that lived longer outside the company than inside.
Or that it's a super deep skunkworks project that even the creative directors don't know about, or are willing to play dumb with someone they have no reason to.
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If Lexus sees this tune of the TT V6 as "600," I think that is pretty clear writing on the wall for any future V8s.
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In fact it new LX must be J310 chassis code. Because "V"and "A" coming by V35A-FTS.
isnt that engine in LS500? That is a bit confusing if they call the same engine 600. Or maybe due to LX being LX570 before, they had to call this LX600?
you saw the power diagram comparison between 3UR and V35A? the TTV6 is better everywhere than that one. makes sense to add 30 to 570.
LS 500 is more than 460, but less than 600h which is equivalent to NA V12. don't know what Lexus will do for LS. yes end somehow incoherent.
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It looks to be the old one though. :^(