Lexus SC430 replacement
Lexus SC430 replacement
22-12-2017, 02:46 AM
Lexus Dubbed the LC600h, the new model has been planned as a successor to the discontinued SC, and will be based on the platform presently being developed for the next-gen LS due for a 2014 launch. It will come loaded with a V8 gasoline engine and a hybrid transmission, with two electric motors and an epicyclic gearbox. The combined power output has been estimated at more than 500 hp with a 0-100 km/h acceleration taking a little shy of 5 seconds.
Keeping in mind environmental friendliness, the LC600h should sputter out CO2 at a rate of less than 200 g/km while maintaining a fuel economy of 35 mpg. The model, which will also be released in a retractable metal roof version, is planned as a direct competitor of the Mercedes SL and should be within our reach by 2015.
Have Lexus finaly told us about the replacement for the SC430?
Lexus Dubbed the LC600h, the new model has been planned as a successor to the discontinued SC, and will be based on the platform presently being developed for the next-gen LS due for a 2014 launch. It will come loaded with a V8 gasoline engine and a hybrid transmission, with two electric motors and an epicyclic gearbox. The combined power output has been estimated at more than 500 hp with a 0-100 km/h acceleration taking a little shy of 5 seconds.
Keeping in mind environmental friendliness, the LC600h should sputter out CO2 at a rate of less than 200 g/km while maintaining a fuel economy of 35 mpg. The model, which will also be released in a retractable metal roof version, is planned as a direct competitor of the Mercedes SL and should be within our reach by 2015.
22-12-2017, 02:57 AM
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Sounds interesting, but I wish they'd make a proper sports car like a toned down LFA rather than what will effectively be a cruiser given that it's a hybrid.
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22-12-2017, 04:13 AM
Lexusboy Yes i agree birthday boy they should have a performance sport soft top. I am not saying there is no market for this sort of car but make both :thumbup:
Bring on the MR2 replacement. Early reports are interesting: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoex...eturn.html
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
22-12-2017, 04:13 AM #4Lexusboy Yes i agree birthday boy they should have a performance sport soft top. I am not saying there is no market for this sort of car but make both :thumbup:
Bring on the MR2 replacement. Early reports are interesting: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoex...eturn.html
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
22-12-2017, 04:27 AM
Lexusboy Yes i agree birthday boy they should have a performance sport soft top. I am not saying there is no market for this sort of car but make both :thumbup:
Absolutely, there's definitely a market for the softer hybrid version (especially in the US) but it would be nice if there was a harder 'F' version.......
Oh wow, that MR2 is even worse - an MR2 with the prius drivetrain is a sad thought..........has Toyota completely given up with normal cars then?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Lexusboy Yes i agree birthday boy they should have a performance sport soft top. I am not saying there is no market for this sort of car but make both :thumbup:
Absolutely, there's definitely a market for the softer hybrid version (especially in the US) but it would be nice if there was a harder 'F' version.......
Oh wow, that MR2 is even worse - an MR2 with the prius drivetrain is a sad thought..........has Toyota completely given up with normal cars then?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
22-12-2017, 04:40 AM
Anyway one report on the potential MR2 hybrid said:
"Between them, the two engines are said to produce 'more than 400hp' and a kerb weight of between 1400kg and 1500kg means that 0-60mph is supposedly achievable in 4.5secs"
So a tad better 0-60 than any previous MR2.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
22-12-2017, 04:40 AM #6Yea because "hybrids" are all boring, I love beating all sorts of cars off the line in a boring slow Prius.
Anyway one report on the potential MR2 hybrid said:
"Between them, the two engines are said to produce 'more than 400hp' and a kerb weight of between 1400kg and 1500kg means that 0-60mph is supposedly achievable in 4.5secs"
So a tad better 0-60 than any previous MR2.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
22-12-2017, 05:02 AM
Dark Samurai
22-12-2017, 05:02 AM #7Yes, our Prius, due to it's electric motor, is surprising how it beats some cars off the line...
22-12-2017, 05:17 AM
Quick in a straight line is one thing, being fun to drive is altogether different.
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Yeah you're right, I have to agree the Prius is quick off the line, but in its current guise it just can't work as a nimble agile sports car (something Prius is about as far removed from as possible) - I'll reserve judgement till the real thing comes along but it will require some pretty trick engineering to make this work properly.
Quick in a straight line is one thing, being fun to drive is altogether different.
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