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Copy of text from Auto Express: "Mean, Green Lexus On Way hings look set to get highly charged at Toyota. The company intends to enter the performance saloon market with a family of Lexus models that will all feature hybrid technology. Engineers are currently working on two machines, one of which will be a new version of the flagship LS. However, first to hit the road will be the GS350 GT, which was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show. Expected in August 2005 and aimed at the Mercedes E55 AMG, it will mark Lexus' first anniversary of sales in Japan, and sport a 300bhp 3.5-litre V6 mated to a 170bhp electric motor. Offering an astounding 470bhp, the car will feature all-wheel drive and be capable of around 60mpg. But if you think that sounds impressive, then just wait another 12 months, when Lexus' ultimate hybrid - the LS500 GT - will appear. Combining a 400bhp 5.0-litre V8 with a 200bhp electric motor, the car will offer at least 600bhp and be targeted at the Mercedes S-Class flagship, the S600L. Thanks to predicted improvements in battery technology, economy of more than 50mpg is expected - double the standards set by traditional petrol engines of equivalent performance. But the march to bring eco-friendly performance technology to Lexus models won't stop there. The firm's popular IS will inherit a new flagship when it is replaced in 2006. The IS350 GT will offer a tuned version of the 3.5-litre V6 that will be in the GS. However, it's not clear if it will sport a hybrid powerplant, although it may integrate some of the bigger system's fuel-saving technology, including engine stop and start systems which save fuel in stationary traffic. For now, the cost of hybrid technology means it's likely to be reserved for Toyota and Lexus' most expensive models. However, at the Geneva Motor Show this month, one Toyota insider told us that the company was committed to hybrid cars, and that ultimately they will be available right across both ranges."

Well nobody asked my permission for that to happen :P

User name "Playa"

The change of gearbox oil did help mine but not reslove it totally, the change does get smoother when the engine/box are hot. I am sure you will get used to it and enjoy all the other benefits of driving a Lexus :)

I'm pretty sure you might be right for the IS Steve :o

Nice present that Claire, look forward to seeing you cruise by in it B)

Paul (Norkep) has neons too

TTE also do coilovers B)

Anything up to your usual standard Jens

ToyoMoto do some very nice bits for the 300, see here: ToyoMoto

Looks very good, are you able to do the gear selection lights as well?

hmmmm interesting thread there..... Am quite tempted to take a trip up to Doncaster this Saturday

No snow please

Zee's talents never fail to amaze me

Congratulations Colin

Yes please Mr Ladak :D

Welcome to LOC Taz :)

I never got a chance to get a ride in it.... But you did see some excellent VW's B)

Shame

Yer, I don't think rubbing all that sauce on to his d*** would be a good idea

You could try Brasso if they are not too deep.

As per comments above, the comments made by TTE were to avoid any upgrades over standard supercharger performance. These comments were not made in jest, there was serious concern about the larger pulley etc.

What, like this: White rear's

JDM's fit fine, it is the new UK headlights that pose a problem.

New headlights are not the same as JDM and will not be a straight fit. Although somebody is working on fitting a new set as we speak :shutit: