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it was an auto, geared for dragracing, doubt it could go over 190mph

it's on his website [email protected] Chad also owns another auto Heffner built Viper It's the fastest/quickest IRS full wt car 8.26 and 176.26 mph with auto

Hennessey at least last I checked hasn't put a 6spd Viper in the 8's only 8sec full weight, IRS equipped, 6spd cars I'm aware of: Chad's Heffner built Viper on pump gas, custom built tranny. 8.75 at 168.00 Ryan Woon's OEM 6spd Surpa, race gas, nitrous during gear changes, taken to dragstrip twice 1290rwhp no NOS http://homepage.mac.com/rdwoon/NHRA8.99Pass.mov 8.99 at 165.7 Paul Efantis' OEM 6spd Supra, race gas, 2week build and tune time taken to dragstrip once. http://www.fatkidracing.com/videos/paulrecord.wmv [email protected] only 7sec IRS car is a stripped Supra owned by Paul Efantis on race gas and nitrous

The 3GS hasn't been on sale this entire yr, and its #'s fall far short of those the 5er and Eclass sell. I hear the GS300 needs special lease offer, that can be easliy rectified by swaping to the 3.5L engine. I see STS sales getting a boost, I see no change in XLR-V sales. I think XLR-V buyers would have otherwise purchased the standard version. XLR sales will never come near meeting the original target set when the SC and SL were both selling in excess of 12k units annually. Other than loyalty to the Cadillac mark, there really is no reason to pick the STS-V over the E55/E63 or M5. I think the STS-V halo vehicle will end up causing more harm than good to Cadillac's image. No way the mags will have anything postive to say when compared to the M5 or CLS55.

Somehow I doubt a couple hundred hybrid buses compare to the fuel savings of 100K+ Priuses sold.

I'm sad to see the masculine side of the Yukon go, but overall build quality appears much improved.

Have that page bookmarked or something, I'm on my 2nd engine, my friend's Camry V6 is on his 3rd, my friend's 4runner, my uncle's 1st gen Sienna, my neighbor's ES300...yeah all of us have failing motors. :rolleyes: Sorry buster, but Toyota's 3.0L V6 runs EXACTLY the same at 125kmi as they do when purchased, problem free. If your going to insult Toyota reliability at least find an actual problem, they do exist btw. I'll save you some time Toyota engines and trannys don't make the list.

umm the ES330 is at 218hp

hmmm, my pt was that the 06 GS build quality is high but the STS w/its cheap plastics, overall design and build quality, exterior paint finish isn't. funny how GM fans will quickly point out other brand's shortcomings specifically on Toyota vehicles, but simply ignore when their own is such woefully inadequate vehicle.

STS http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V8-3866-MIL...1QQcmdZViewItem 06 GS http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-GS-20...bayphotohosting http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-GS-30...sspagenameZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-GS-GS...sspagenameZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-GS-BU...sspagenameZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-GS-SA...576870548QQrdZ1 quick scan through ebay reveals all sorts of quality issues on the 06 GS :rolleyes: 06 GS resale is still excellent, 05STS resale is poor, more like pathetic. I wonder what geriatric fool paid full price on one.

dont really think that is a gap, btw http://www.km77.com/marcas/lexus/2006/gs/450h/gra/32.jpg

http://www.km77.com/marcas/lexus/2006/gs/450h/gra/30.jpg not feeling the -kw values, the GS450h is still 3/4yr away from production.

POWERTRAIN Displaying similar operational characteristics to the RX 400h’s Hybrid Synergy Drive®’ system, a completely new, front engine, rear-wheel drive Lexus hybrid powertrain has been engineered for the GS 450h. It features an ultra smooth running, 3.5 litre D-4S direct injection V6 petrol engine generating over 210kW/286 DIN hp mated to a high-output, permanent magnet electric motor developing over 140kW/190 DIN hp, driving the rear wheels both independently and in tandem, as appropriate. The system produces a total power output of more than 250kW / 340 DIN hp. The petrol engine combines a new D-4S fuel injection system with high strength chain drive and roller rockers, and high torsional stiffness connecting rods. New, double slit, fan-shaped spray injectors optimise the fuel/air gas mixture formation for maximum combustion efficiency, generating higher rpm and power output with minimal emissions. The new D-4S system’s combination of direct and port injection realises optimum engine efficiency throughout the power band. Direct injection improves fullpower engine performance, whilst both low-power engine fuel economy and emissions reduction are enhanced through the coalition of direct and port injection systems. In addition to the petrol engine, the new GS 450h Hybrid Synergy Drive® system comprises a power control unit, a high performance nickel-metal hydride battery and a power transmission unit. The power transmission unit consists of an electric motor,a generator, a power split device and motor-speed reduction gears. Via planetary reduction gears, the power split device combines and re-allocates power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements. As in the RX 400h, these system components are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing. Unique to the GS 450h, however, the new hybrid transmission system now incorporates two-stage motor speed reduction gearing. Through the new luxury sedan’s seamless, continuously variable automatic transmission, the twin stage gearing generates maximum low-gear torque for significantly enhanced acceleration, as well as extended high-gear performance for quiet, high speed cruising with improved fuel efficiency in almost all driving conditions. PERFORMANCE The new powertrain equips the Lexus luxury hybrid sedan with performance characteristics on a par with conventional 4.5 litre V8 engined models. Combined power output is over 250kW / 340 DIN hp, and the new GS 450h will accelerate seamlessly from 0-100kph in less than 6.0 seconds, the Lexus hybrid transmission system eradicating the expected ‘jumps’ between gears of a conventional drive-train. Equally impressive is the potent mid-range torque afforded by the system’s powerful electric motor. Operating in tandem with the V6 petrol engine, it is capable of delivering maximum torque instantaneously, and seamlessly, upon demand. This characteristic is most beneficial in mid-range acceleration during overtaking manoeuvres, and the Lexus GS 450h will accelerate from 80 to 120kph in under 5 seconds. Conversely, the GS 450h also proves substantially more frugal than comparable sports sedans, returning combined fuel economy figures on a par with those of a 4-cylinder 2.0 litre engined vehicle. Moreover, already compliant with EURO IV emissions standards and rated SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) in the USA, the new Lexus returns CO2 emissions of under 195g/km; markedly less than rival, premium sector sedans with similar engine power. GS450h RX400h

2006 ES330 218 hp @ 5,600 rpm, 236 lb-ft torque @ 3,600 rpm 21 city/29 highway mpg on 91 octane or 2006 Avalon 268hp, 248lb-ft 22/31mpg on 87 octane The 3.3L just doesn't cut it anymore.

Right, and C&D couldn't use Lexus EPA fuel economy estimates of 21/28mpg which are correct, instead they somehow came up with 19/26mpg

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050907.003 .26drag cd Harmon Kardon audio

I thought Lexus was going to have the luxury hybrid market essentially to themselves, guess not.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...cleId=107050#19 "Suddenly, the Acura RSX Type-S is horribly overpriced." http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2166538&page=1

Actually Lexus tied BMW is you add the numbers. C&D just failed to do a better job manipulating their data.

There are only two currently high-performance machines, we'll see if Porsche takes notice and gives the heavier 997TT 550hp to keep up.

no new GM vehicles, but I did see a white M35, black GS, and blue 911 Turbo today

The 06 model hasn't gone on sale yet.

It looks to me very similar to the TSX, which is a hot seller. Can't imagine this car doing worse than the previous model.

Well I'm dying to back next week, been so boring lately.