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Im sure many of you have already heard about this.
Lexus is coming out with a new performance line, similar to AMG and //M
Lexus will be terming it GT.
Instead of forced induction, Lexus has opted for a different route, hybridization. This results in the same power as FI, but with amazing mileage.
Rumors have it that the GS350GT (due out later this year i hear) will have 300 hp 3.5 liter v6 and a 170 hp electric motor.
The LS500GT (due out i think next year) is said to have a 400 hp 5 litre v8 mated to a 200 hp electric motor.
The IS350GT is still unsure on details, although no mention of a hybrid yet.
The GS is expected to have 60+ mpg while the LS should hit 50.
First, understand that the hp numbers cannot simply be added up on an electric and gas motor.
But its also important to realize that electric motors have torque available at 0 rpm!
Lexus is coming out with a new performance line, similar to AMG and //M
Lexus will be terming it GT.
Instead of forced induction, Lexus has opted for a different route, hybridization. This results in the same power as FI, but with amazing mileage.
Rumors have it that the GS350GT (due out later this year i hear) will have 300 hp 3.5 liter v6 and a 170 hp electric motor.
The LS500GT (due out i think next year) is said to have a 400 hp 5 litre v8 mated to a 200 hp electric motor.
The IS350GT is still unsure on details, although no mention of a hybrid yet.
The GS is expected to have 60+ mpg while the LS should hit 50.
First, understand that the hp numbers cannot simply be added up on an electric and gas motor.
But its also important to realize that electric motors have torque available at 0 rpm!