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That engine is coming soon. For hybrid Ls,lc, lx,tundra, land cruiser, sequoia,
While I heard that rumor originally... I don't think it's shaping up that way
That engine is coming soon. For hybrid Ls,lc, lx,tundra, land cruiser, sequoia,
What’s insane and a bit related is GM gives the CT6 it’s one all new V-8 and the car is seemingly canceled right away and now it seems this engine fits in NO OTHER GM VEHICLE.I personally do not think more than NA V8 is useful, but again I am not one of those that can afford to buy and drive an new +600 PS car every year. But those cars are what make people buy run of the mill 4 cylinders.
By the time the LC-F comes out, even though better than equivalent rivals, those will be already on the next thing, even though Lexus could make the same thing today.
Mercedes-AMG GT73 plug-in hybrid teased
The new Merc-AMG GT73 could potentially pack 600kWwww.caradvice.com.au
+800 ps 4.0l twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
Of course no one will say the car is heavy. All said the Tesla S was heavy and could not handle, I never heard any complaints 2,300 kg of the Porsche Taycan.
If the Lexus LC-F came they'd say it is heavy and not worth it over a simple V8 turbo.
That is the position Lexus will have to live with, until Lexus either disappears, or the Germans disappear, but if that happens, the car industry will also be different compared to now.
As excited as I am for Lexus to reveal and launch this TT V8, the engine I am most looking forward to is V35A-FTS (or some form of the TTV6... maybe a V35A-FKS?) + Li-ion battery pack, as a plug in hybrid or (standard) hybrid. Such a combo should theoretically be good for something like 500hp, tremendous torque, 30+ MPG and 0-40 in something like 4 seconds flat.
Hybrid (not plug-in) is good for a daily sporty car. The LC500h is just too good looking. Something smaller and lighter would be better, if Lexus makes a hybrid 4 cylinder version of the GT86.
If not NA V8 is plenty enough. The Genesis G80 V8 is an understated Lexus GS F.
In my view Lexus already got a hybrid sporty coupe just right, a RC300h.
A LC500h is a truly masterpiece with incredible looks more suited as a Grand Tourer, simply get in and drive cross country. And it should return very good mileage!
TTV8 would likely be cheaper to produce and better on track. Does that matter though? It seems like only PR wars matter.
I dont see a point of doing a sports coupe over 150k that can do one lap on track at full speed. Much less with fully integrated hybrid powertrain that will never be as sporty, when done right.
My point and excitement about TTV6 + hybrid is more about other applications, like LS and LX, vs LC F or similar. If Lexus does not have a "non F V8" planned, something around 500hp, then the combo of TT V6 + hybrid would fit the bill nicely and be an impressive technology showcase for Lexus.
Right now, TT V8s in the realm of 600-650hp are becoming quite common. Does Lexus need one? Yeah, but they needed it three years ago. As the world is becoming increasingly electric now, higher power ICE + hybrid has more value/status for a flagship luxury brand.
To your point, TTV6 + hybrid would not be the right fit for an LC F, IMO.
This is why I often mention PR - a lot of "increasingly" electric models on offer and PR vehicles... like EQC sold only 55 units in first 2 months in Germany... and everyone and their mom read about EQC and how awesome it is.
My point and excitement about TTV6 + hybrid is more about other applications, like LS and LX, vs LC F or similar. If Lexus does not have a "non F V8" planned, something around 500hp, then the combo of TT V6 + hybrid would fit the bill nicely and be an impressive technology showcase for Lexus.
Right now, TT V8s in the realm of 600-650hp are becoming quite common. Does Lexus need one? Yeah, but they needed it three years ago. As the world is becoming increasingly electric now, higher power ICE + hybrid has more value/status for a flagship luxury brand.
To your point, TTV6 + hybrid would not be the right fit for an LC F, IMO.
Between May and JuneFinally!!! But when?? When?? Like 2020
LS F and LQ F“For Future Sports Cars”☹
How about for offroaders and executive sedans too?
Ooh that I can deal with. This would be really exciting!Between May and June
Lexus will publicly debut their new twin-turbo V8 in a LC coupe race car, and here we have our first video of the engine in action:
This engine, which is rumored to output over 600 horsepower in the much-anticipated LC F coupe, has been a topic of speculation for nearly six years. The LC race car will be participating in this year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.
Also, it should be a really production-close evolution for the Spindle Grill to be employed for the LCF, does look incredible!