Lexus Ls600h - 430bhp V8

[Leeky]

Slightly old news but only read it today and thought i'd post it up for those who are interested.

Im more interested in the engine admittedly than the car

Lexus LS600h L specifications (for U.S.)

LS600h L

Length 5,150mm

Width 1,875mm

Height 1,485mm

Wheelbase 3,090mm

Engine 5.0-liter V8

Motor Permanent magnet electric motor

Maximum output Greater than 430hp*

Maximum torque Figures not released

Transmission Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission

Powertrain All-wheel drive

Emissions rating SULEV

http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/0412.html

[Karma Supra]

What is is? a 4uz?

[Bibbs]

equivalent of a 6.0 V12 ?? only 430bhp ??

Ferrari have a 4.3 V8 and it's got 490 bhp .. Lame ;)

[Leeky]

Yeah but unlike the ferrari engine it wont need a rebuild every 30k

[Bibbs]

Yeah but unlike the ferrari engine it wont need a rebuild every 30k

I'd rather have the repair bill

I don't like the looks of the F430, but the sound and performance I could live with ..

But then I don't like the looks of the Lexus either

The RS4 is looking better and better every day ..

It's even used as a safety car ;)

[daktari]

That front end styling looks hideous. Just right for the yank market.

Can`t knock the technology though. You could just imagine the Brits trying that. Ford x-flow coupled with a Dyson motor.

RS4 9/10 If it had two doors 10/10

[Bibbs]

RS4 9/10 If it had two doors 10/10

And 4 doors is fine .. If you want a 3 door, get the RS3 ..

[Chyownster]

that pic is awesome of the safety car going sideways!

[Leeky]

The RS4 is awesome :D I'd sell my soul for it! (Im hoping if i say this enough the devil will actually take me up on my offer)

[Fidgits]

yeah, the RS4 gets a similar output from a 4.3 V8 - and can rev to 8k!

and only needs servicing every 12k... unlike Ferrari's 10 minutes...

[Bibbs]

yeah, the RS4 gets a similar output from a 4.3 V8 - and can rev to 8k!

and only needs servicing every 12k... unlike Ferrari's 10 minutes...

and 500bhp is a tweak away :D

[Jinxed]

I'd sell my soul for it!

once is enough... DONE!!! MWUHAHAHAHA just need a few drops of blood like ;)

when would you like to take collection of the car? its a matchbox model complete with proper decals and a few detonation caps to make it go fast

hmmm leekys soul... what evil purpose can i put it to? anyone got any suggestions?

I was persoanlly thinking a goat and Digital Video camera for openers

[Fidgits]

yeah, the RS4 gets a similar output from a 4.3 V8 - and can rev to 8k!

and only needs servicing every 12k... unlike Ferrari's 10 minutes...

and 500bhp is a tweak away :D

thats the AmD kit isnt it?

i cant wait to see what ABT make of it, the last ABT RS4 was a monster!

[Bibbs]

Shame the new ones are still over 50k .. and they'll hold their value too.

Would liket o see what it'll do compared to the new M3 ..

[Leeky]

I was persoanlly thinking a goat and Digital Video camera for openers

Dont be silly, hows a goat gonna know how to use a camera? ;)

[Fidgits]

Shame the new ones are still over 50k .. and they'll hold their value too.

Would liket o see what it'll do compared to the new M3 ..

tell me about it...

hell, 6 year old ones are still fetching over 20 grand! (more than double what the same aged S4's are worth)

[Bibbs]

hell, 6 year old ones are still fetching over 20 grand! (more than double what the same aged S4's are worth)

Nothing like a pert, young, RS

[PaulT]

Would liket o see what it'll do compared to the new M3 ..

Did you see Fifth Gear a couple of weeks ago? The old M3 CS vs. the RS4. Not really a race as such, the RS4 walked away on both the 0.25 mile and on the track.

I know the new M3 has more power, but even then it has a large gap to close.

Paul.

[Karma Supra]

the Audi is more capable, the BMW is more ofa drivers car though, for those that reasose there is more to the driving experiance then getting from point a to point b as fast as possible ;)

[cmarshall]

Just this minute been out in a RS4 i want one

[Jinxed]

Dont be silly, hows a goat gonna know how to use a camera? ;)

NOOOOOOooooo the hooman haft twarted me :D

but seriously, you can collect or ill post it

n hey you think this is a bad deal i sold my own soul only last year for a twix

[Firthy]

My mates step dad had an RS4 and OH MY GOD!!! That is one quick estate!!! Beautiful cars!!!

[jay dh]

the Audi is more capable, the BMW is more ofa drivers car though,

the new rs4 apparently is improved in that area