Comments on: Lexus ranks fourth with hybrid in endurance race http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:43:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-242310 Anonymous Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:20:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-242310 i'm happy, that most people do not understand what Lexus stands for. but that is OK! they'd keep with VW and Audi or other crap, which do not last any longer than 50.000 miles. and please, stop polluting our planet with those crappy TDI engines! i’m happy, that most people do not understand what Lexus stands for.
but that is OK! they’d keep with VW and Audi or other crap, which do not last any longer than 50.000 miles.
and please, stop polluting our planet with those crappy TDI engines!

]]> By: matt http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-239136 matt Sun, 20 Aug 2006 13:04:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-239136 at least they are better than all the other shitface american manufacturers i.e. cadillac, chrysler, dodge etc, all of which cannot make cars AT ALL, eh mizre?! at least they are better than all the other ****face american manufacturers i.e. cadillac, chrysler, dodge etc, all of which cannot make cars AT ALL, eh mizre?!

]]> By: Mizre http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-238475 Mizre Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:39:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-238475 Lexus are the most unimaginative gut-buckets on the road. Lexus are for people that don't think, won't think or just can't think, they simply want a car for utility purposes. Tastless people hoping their bland automobile want cause passersby to turn their heads and say,"Who the hell are those ugly people, and why are they allowed out on the streets in daylight". Lexus are the most unimaginative gut-buckets on the road. Lexus are for people that don’t think, won’t think or just can’t think, they simply want a car for utility purposes. Tastless people hoping their bland automobile want cause passersby to turn their heads and say,”Who the hell are those ugly people, and why are they allowed out on the streets in daylight”.

]]> By: Noojra http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-238472 Noojra Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-238472 http://japan.seekingalpha.com/article/3822 This for all you toyota/lexus haters. http://japan.seekingalpha.com/article/3822

This for all you toyota/lexus haters.

]]> By: David Snitchnhinger http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-238337 David Snitchnhinger Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:00:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-238337 Alexander, you failed to see the point. But don't worry, we can't all be winners. Alexander, you failed to see the point. But don’t worry, we can’t all be winners.

]]> By: mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-238333 mike Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:55:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-238333 If the 300 lb disadvantage is the batteries, then shut up about it, because it's their own damn fault for running a hybrid. And if it's because they have a more powerful motor, then shut up about it, because that's what makes it fair. AND IT FINISHED LAST IN IT'S CLASS. AND 17th of 29 CARS! Stellar performance, eh? If the 300 lb disadvantage is the batteries, then shut up about it, because it’s their own damn fault for running a hybrid. And if it’s because they have a more powerful motor, then shut up about it, because that’s what makes it fair.

AND IT FINISHED LAST IN IT’S CLASS. AND 17th of 29 CARS! Stellar performance, eh?

]]> By: Alexander http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-238314 Alexander Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:27:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-238314 I don't think people noticed my post, so I'll say it again: **LEXUS FINISHED DEAD LAST** IN ITS CLASS (4th place in ST1) and only 17th overall out of 29 cars. So it got beat by every single car with an engine as big as the one it has, in addition to being beat by 14 other cars with SMALLER MOTORS. I don’t think people noticed my post, so I’ll say it again: **LEXUS FINISHED DEAD LAST** IN ITS CLASS (4th place in ST1) and only 17th overall out of 29 cars. So it got beat by every single car with an engine as big as the one it has, in addition to being beat by 14 other cars with SMALLER MOTORS.

]]> By: stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-237942 stuart Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:18:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-237942 Lexus are crap. Plus that 300lb weight disaadvantage cancels out when you consider the fuel economy improvement over a conventional engine Lexus are crap. Plus that 300lb weight disaadvantage cancels out when you consider the fuel economy improvement over a conventional engine

]]> By: digitalzombie http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-237805 digitalzombie Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:27:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-237805 Kewl. I wouldn't mind a diesel hybrid with direct injection *hint hint* to toyota. Mercedes sorta out of my price range lol. It's sorta weird to try to save gas money when you're buying an E class IMO. GJ lexus! As for the audi diesel comment I can only shake my head was it a v10 or v12? Comparing it to a GS engine lol oranges and apples!! Crossing fingers for toyota to make a two door 4 seat sport convertible hybrid hehe.. Kewl. I wouldn’t mind a diesel hybrid with direct injection *hint hint* to toyota.
Mercedes sorta out of my price range lol. It’s sorta weird to try to save gas money when you’re buying an E class IMO.

GJ lexus! As for the audi diesel comment I can only shake my head was it a v10 or v12? Comparing it to a GS engine lol oranges and apples!!

Crossing fingers for toyota to make a two door 4 seat sport convertible hybrid hehe..

]]> By: pj http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-237791 pj Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:21:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-237791 lexus coulda got first if they werent eyeing their mpg monitor making sure to get 40mpg + lol o_O lexus coulda got first if they werent eyeing their mpg monitor making sure to get 40mpg + lol o_O

]]> By: Patrick http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-237772 Patrick Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:15:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-237772 Nice work Lexus, this is pretty sweet, its their first try so 4th isnt bad at all, and its with a hybrid, so thats extra tight Nice work Lexus, this is pretty sweet, its their first try so 4th isnt bad at all, and its with a hybrid, so thats extra tight

]]> By: bman1113vr http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-236357 bman1113vr Sat, 19 Aug 2006 06:41:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-236357 manny, the r10 did lose an alms race to a P2 penske spyder! manny, the r10 did lose an alms race to a P2 penske spyder!

]]> By: Big Nick http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-236072 Big Nick Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:43:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-236072 F*CK LEXUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! F*CK LEXUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Rocket Punch http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235945 Rocket Punch Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:56:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235945 so, whats next?? a top fuel prius? so, whats next?? a top fuel prius?

]]> By: Alexander http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235879 Alexander Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:29:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235879 Lexus DID NOT do very well. Considering it CAME IN DEAD LAST IN ITS CLASS (ST1, which is 3500cc or larger) and 17th overall (out of 29). It was done on a 3.4km race track. Here is a quote from the article: "This put the car in 17th position overall and fourth in the ST1 class." and "The car, the Denso Lexus GS450h, is entering in the “Production-1” Class (hybrids and other environmentally considerate vehicles). The entry vehicle is also recognized as a 2006 Super Taikyu Series ST-1 Class (3,501cc or higher) vehicle exceptionally approved by the Super Taikyu Organization (STO)." Lexus DID NOT do very well. Considering it CAME IN DEAD LAST IN ITS CLASS (ST1, which is 3500cc or larger) and 17th overall (out of 29). It was done on a 3.4km race track. Here is a quote from the article:

“This put the car in 17th position overall and fourth in the ST1 class.”

and

“The car, the Denso Lexus GS450h, is entering in the “Production-1” Class (hybrids and other environmentally considerate vehicles). The entry vehicle is also recognized as a 2006 Super Taikyu Series ST-1 Class (3,501cc or higher) vehicle exceptionally approved by the Super Taikyu Organization (STO).”

]]> By: stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235775 stuart Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:42:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235775 Forgot to mention that this don't mean shit as Audi has proven that Diesel is a better short term solution then hybrid by not only winning but dimolitioning the field in Le Man in its first time out so much that the organisers have to change the rules. Hybrid is for losers and is way to late. Forgot to mention that this don’t mean **** as Audi has proven that Diesel is a better short term solution then hybrid by not only winning but dimolitioning the field in Le Man in its first time out so much that the organisers have to change the rules. Hybrid is for losers and is way to late.

]]> By: stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235758 stuart Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:37:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235758 Soak the glory now cos when the New Mercedes E class comes out with Hybrid Bluetec in 2009 you will get your ass kicked. If you wondering why?, its because the diesel engine alone is cheaper and more efficient compared to the hybrid system let alone the petrol engine. When you put a hybrid with a diesel in a Mercedes E-class it should be achieving 45-50mpg easy Soak the glory now cos when the New Mercedes E class comes out with Hybrid Bluetec in 2009 you will get your ass kicked.

If you wondering why?, its because the diesel engine alone is cheaper and more efficient compared to the hybrid system let alone the petrol engine. When you put a hybrid with a diesel in a Mercedes E-class it should be achieving 45-50mpg easy

]]> By: Dr*Manhattan http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235750 Dr*Manhattan Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:35:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235750 manny - totally different classes of cars - if we include the R10 we'ed have to include power wheelchairs also (it's only fair). manny – totally different classes of cars – if we include the R10 we’ed have to include power wheelchairs also (it’s only fair).

]]> By: manny http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235738 manny Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:31:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235738 huh... maybe they shouldve put a diesel in this race, to see if diesels can handle 24-hour races too... oh, wait, the audi R10 diesel has never lost... huh… maybe they shouldve put a diesel in this race, to see if diesels can handle 24-hour races too… oh, wait, the audi R10 diesel has never lost…

]]> By: ncp101nzfe http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235667 ncp101nzfe Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:11:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235667 Stop the negativity. This is a good thing. Thank you LLN for posting this news that otherwise I probably woulndn't have heard. Keep up the good work! Stop the negativity. This is a good thing. Thank you LLN for posting this news that otherwise I probably woulndn’t have heard. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235559 mike Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:28:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235559 It's not important who got first through third, duh! It's only important that the hybrid was in the race. Even if it finished last, or didn't finish at all, it would still be the big story! You guys know that. TOYOTA FOREVER! It’s not important who got first through third, duh! It’s only important that the hybrid was in the race. Even if it finished last, or didn’t finish at all, it would still be the big story! You guys know that. TOYOTA FOREVER!

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235546 British_Rover Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:23:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235546 Which vehicles got first through third???? Which vehicles got first through third????

]]> By: E M http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235387 E M Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:22:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235387 Was it fourth in class or fourth overall..?? AND...did it even USE the damn batteries?...we all know Hybrids run mostly gas at high speeds. I hate the Hybrid Hype. I tested the first two generations of Prius and they are not as green or efficient as everyone thinks. Any PZEV vehicle is cleaner and any TDI is more efficient. Was it fourth in class or fourth overall..?? AND…did it even USE the damn batteries?…we all know Hybrids run mostly gas at high speeds.

I hate the Hybrid Hype. I tested the first two generations of Prius and they are not as green or efficient as everyone thinks. Any PZEV vehicle is cleaner and any TDI is more efficient.

]]> By: Dr*Manhattan http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235340 Dr*Manhattan Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:11:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235340 I'm sorry, I mistook your first comment for sarcasm then. I’m sorry, I mistook your first comment for sarcasm then.

]]> By: Butt Candy http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235238 Butt Candy Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:31:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235238 Look Dr*Queens I misunderstood, i thought it was a hybrid only race so i was therefore surprised that the Lexus could only manage fourth place as it is probably the fastest Hybrid out there until the Mercedes-Benz S Class is released Look Dr*Queens I misunderstood, i thought it was a hybrid only race so i was therefore surprised that the Lexus could only manage fourth place as it is probably the fastest Hybrid out there until the Mercedes-Benz S Class is released

]]> By: Random Jerk http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235218 Random Jerk Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:22:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235218 Ok, where are all the Toyota haters coming to spin this as bad? I don't care in the car was powered by 2000 hamsters wheels, 4th place on their first attempt is impressive. Ok, where are all the Toyota haters coming to spin this as bad? I don’t care in the car was powered by 2000 hamsters wheels, 4th place on their first attempt is impressive.

]]> By: Shane http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235156 Shane Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:59:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235156 "The Lexus GS450h hybrid sedan managed to place fourth in its first ever 24-hour endurance race." ....yeah “The Lexus GS450h hybrid sedan managed to place fourth in its first ever 24-hour endurance race.” ….yeah

]]> By: Big red http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235154 Big red Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:58:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235154 "The Lexus GS450h hybrid sedan managed to place fourth in its first ever 24-hour endurance race." Maybe I'm missing something but that doesn't sound like first place... and is anyone else concerned about the "dry ice battery cooling system"... “The Lexus GS450h hybrid sedan managed to place fourth in its first ever 24-hour endurance race.”

Maybe I’m missing something but that doesn’t sound like first place… and is anyone else concerned about the “dry ice battery cooling system”…

]]> By: Dr*Manhattan http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235152 Dr*Manhattan Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:56:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235152 My bad - it says places fourth - but there's still a picture of a GT2, and also Honda S2000's Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII's and BMW M3's. My bad – it says places fourth – but there’s still a picture of a GT2, and also Honda S2000’s Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII’s and BMW M3’s.

]]> By: Dr*Manhattan http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235146 Dr*Manhattan Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:54:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235146 Butt Candy - YOU MORON. It says it placed first, and in the pic's there is CLEARLY a picture of a 911 GT2 on the starting grid. Butt Candy – YOU MORON. It says it placed first, and in the pic’s there is CLEARLY a picture of a 911 GT2 on the starting grid.

]]> By: Butt Candy http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235138 Butt Candy Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:51:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235138 What was it racing against? Civics Accords Escapes Prius's other lexuses and toyotas?And it only came 4th? What was it racing against? Civics Accords Escapes Prius’s other lexuses and toyotas?And it only came 4th?

]]> By: dumb lazy day http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235125 dumb lazy day Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:45:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235125 #1 lol. I guess its a slow news day today at LLN. Bunch of crappy news. No new spy pics? Anything?? I hate racing news and car companies cutting jobs news and shit!! LLN, U SUCK ASS!! COME ON, LLN!!!! If u have nothing, leave it at that. I'd rather have one or two good posts on spy pics or news about new vehicles coming in 2009 than 6 or 10 boring, meaningless news in one day!! #1 lol. I guess its a slow news day today at LLN. Bunch of crappy news. No new spy pics? Anything?? I hate racing news and car companies cutting jobs news and ****!! LLN, U SUCK ASS!!

COME ON, LLN!!!! If u have nothing, leave it at that. I’d rather have one or two good posts on spy pics or news about new vehicles coming in 2009 than 6 or 10 boring, meaningless news in one day!!

]]> By: jtg http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race.html/comment-page-1#comment-235098 jtg Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:35:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/18/lexus-ranks-fourth-with-hybrid-in-endurance-race/#comment-235098 Please, could you post a few more pictures. There just are not enough. 30-50 more would be perfect. Thanks. Please, could you post a few more pictures. There just are not enough. 30-50 more would be perfect. Thanks.

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