Automotive News, Media & Press - Lexus LS. Eight-Speed Sequential-Shift Automatic

Just seen a commercial for it.

380bhp, curb weight of 4,244. Claims 13.9 in the quarter.

http://www.lexus.com/models/LS/

Pretty strange hearing about an 8 speed. Wonder what the gearing is like.

I always wondered when Lexus would get in on this luxury sports sedan thing.

holy shit 8 speed tranny? damn, i know thats suppose to help fuel economy or something, but wow. just wait in the next couple of years i can see it comming. *INTRODUCING* the all new mercedes benz E class with a real peterbuilt 18 speed transmission, for those who really enjoy shifting. haha but as far as 13.9 in the quarter im a bit skeptical over, i seriously doubt a 4300lb car can do that even with 380hp. maybe 14.9. but w/e luxery isnt my shtick.

Also, one of the commercial states that it can parralel park it self (thats scarry)

Soccer moms are going to be all over that. :jest:

that thing is pretty well-priced compared to the german cars. base model bmws are in the 40 and 50k range. thats insane.

haha but as far as 13.9 in the quarter im a bit skeptical over, i seriously doubt a 4300lb car can do that even with 380hp. maybe 14.9.

That is way possible. The Trailblazer SS does right around those numbers and is a bit heavier than the Lexus LS, although it does have about 20 HP more.

Also, one of the commercial states that it can parralel park it self (thats scarry)

Yeah that commercial is insane. I just looked my wife straight in the eyes and said "start saving for the downpayment."

If you go to the website it has it parking itself. It said it will also back into spots and parralel park .

lol, shit i wanan see the parllel park thing go haywire one day and jsut start ramming the shit out of peopels cars :lol:

lol, shit i wanan see the parllel park thing go haywire one day and jsut start ramming the shit out of peopels cars :lol:
Me tooo!!!! :lol:

lol, shit i wanan see the parllel park thing go haywire one day and jsut start ramming the shit out of peopels cars :lol:
wonderful, one more reason for people to not have to learn how to drive. this is making people dumber and probably causing more harm then good. i hate me

lol sorry but that would be funny. Executing parlel park...please wait
CRASH! BANG! SMACK! CRUSH!


YOU ASSHOLE! YOU HIT ME MERCEDES!
YOU DUMBASS THAT WAS MY FERRARI!

lol sorry but that would be funny. Executing parlel park...please wait
CRASH! BANG! SMACK! CRUSH!


YOU ASSHOLE! YOU HIT ME MERCEDES!
YOU DUMBASS THAT WAS MY FERRARI!
Hell...how is that any different from people parrallel parking?

Every 16 year old appling for a liscence will do ANYTHING for this car LOL...

any 16 yo that gets this car should be filthy f***ing rich enough to afford parking lessons

yeah i am not buying the 13.9 in the quarter either but who knows

Every 16 year old appling for a liscence will do ANYTHING for this car LOL...
Chist...they can't drive now...why should we let the car park itself unless it can drive itself too...

If you cannot parrellel pk and require a machine to do it for you. You should not be allowed to drive. My goodness, what is this world coming too?

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the LS being their flagship sedan model, those cars are pretty amazing. IMO, they made the LS look much more muscular with the V8.

You're spending your 61k+ well.

the LS being their flagship sedan model, those cars are pretty amazing. IMO, they made the LS look much more muscular with the V8.

You're spending your 61k+ well.
they've had V8s since day one. just a much weaker V8

Imagine theres going to be a car parallel parking itself, theres people that can't even park normal in a parking space.
-Joel

they've had V8s since day one. just a much weaker V8
Yeah it was some 4L pos if I remember correctly. Blech.

theres no need for 8 speeds, its not a damn F1 car..:jest: the self parking thing is just... darwin TRYING to prove himself wrong

What makes you guys think that thing won't do 13.9 in the quarter? Sure its heavy but its got 380hp and I doubt its going to fall out of its powerband when it shifts.

with a $93,000 price tag, i will pass. Even with the massage chairs in the back its not worth it. It has some cool stuff but not that much.

What makes you guys think that thing won't do 13.9 in the quarter? Sure its heavy but its got 380hp and I doubt its going to fall out of its powerband when it shifts.

Yep, as long as the power and weight numbers posted above are accurate it should be able to pull a 13.9 in the quarter. Hell, GM trucks(regular cab, short bed) weighing in at ~4300-4400lbs pull 14.9's and better with a old 5.3L which was rated at 285hp.

holy shit 8 speed tranny? damn, i know thats suppose to help fuel economy or something, but wow. just wait in the next couple of years i can see it comming. *INTRODUCING* the all new mercedes benz E class with a real peterbuilt 18 speed transmission, for those who really enjoy shifting. haha but as far as 13.9 in the quarter im a bit skeptical over, i seriously doubt a 4300lb car can do that even with 380hp. maybe 14.9. but w/e luxery isnt my shtick.

its not that hard to believe considering the 2007 audi s6 runs a low mid 13 with 420 hp weighing 4200+

i will take the s6 any day of the year over the lexus

There's a video floating around the net showing a couple guys testing the automatic parking. They didn't fare too well. :lol:

There's a video floating around the net showing a couple guys testing the automatic parking. They didn't fare too well. :lol:

They were trying to park the vehicle in a parking spot. They weren't trying to parallel park it, like the system was designed.

First gear is around 4.6x:1, its rediculous. My grandfather works for Hennessy Lexus of Atlanta and they had the chance to drive the balls of of these cars at road atlanta recently. He says its good for what its advertised for. If anyone wants more details about the car, feel free to give him a ring. His name is Bob Smithson.

FWIW even older (1997 model) LS400s ran in the 14s. The LS430s ran low low 14s. I see no reason why the new one with the 8 speed and a more refined motor shouldnt run a 13.9?

that thing is pretty well-priced compared to the german cars. base model bmws are in the 40 and 50k range. thats insane.

Yep, for $75K, you can have an 8-spd...

Update. This car is sweet. Check out the vid in the link.

http://www.lexus.com/fcv/isf/images/mainImg.jpg


Specifications
Press Release

The Lexus IS-F features:
Powertrain

* Engine: 5.0 liter V8
* Estimated Horsepower: More than 400 [1]
* Estimated Torque: More than 350 lb-ft [1]


Transmission

* Eight-speed direct paddle sport shift gear box


Brakes

* Large diameter cross-drilled discs
* Front/Rear: 14.2 inches/13.6 inches


Opposed aluminum calipers

* Front/Rear: Six piston/two piston


Wheels

* Forged aluminum wheels
* Front: 225/40R19 (19 x 8) [2]
* Rear: 255/35R19 (19 x 9) [2]


Performance

* 0-60 MPH Acceleration: Under 4.9 seconds [1] [3]

Fuel Economy: TBD

Emissions Rating: ULEV II
Dimensions (inches)

* Overall Length: 183.5
* Overall Width: 71.5
* Overall Height: 55.5
* Wheelbase: 107.5
http://www.lexus.com/fcv/is_f.html?_ocid=11301

Update. This car is sweet. Check out the vid in the link.

http://www.lexus.com/fcv/isf/images/mainImg.jpg


That's NOT the LS. That's the new IS-F. The IS is the entry level Lexus, their BMW 3er if you will. The F model packs a 5.0L V8 and the same 8 speed automatic (no stick shift in a compact sports sedan = :bang: ) as its big brother LS but the two cars are completely different from one another.