All-New Lexus Hybrid to Make World Debut at New York International Automobile Show - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

02AspenGreen · 03-30-2006, 07:45 PM

http://www.pressroom.toyota.com/Rele...T2006033087530

***ECHOKnight2000*** · 03-31-2006, 02:23 PM

I know no specs are out yet (to my limited knowledge), but I assume its the same 4.6ltr in the "naturally" aspirated LS? Or are they using a bigger displacement engine? Also since its the LS "Hybrid" which translates into performance "hybrid," does this mean the bhp will be north of 400bhp? Since the 2007 LS is rated at 380bhp? right? Anyone have any info on this or is it too early and we'll have to wait and see till the press conference. Thanks for any info.

Tideland Prius · 04-01-2006, 07:01 PM

It'll be north of 400. So far, speculations put it at 500hp. Speculations also say a 5.0 litre V8.

NIXmx · 04-11-2006, 08:47 PM

I'm going to be there friday. If anyone would like certain pictures of anything PM me.

BEI · 04-11-2006, 09:30 PM

Considering the GS450h, I guess it will be ~450hp. HP number alone doesn't justify hybrid's performance with massive low end torque from the electrical motors.

Tideland Prius · 04-11-2006, 10:29 PM

hehe. Test drive a HiHy or RX400h, then you'll see how powerful they are.