1990s

Published on March 25th, 2019 | by BajaBusta

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1990: Lexus Soars with Potential V12?

Rumors were ‘soaring’ that the Lexus coupe in the pipelines was based on the LS400 full-size sedan.  The BMW 850i sized coupe in fact was based on the next-generation Z30 Toyota Soarer.  That Soarer was unveiled in spring of 1991. The newcomer was replete with leading edge technology (for the early 1990s),  reportedly even on-board navigation, and active suspension. Engines ranged from a 2.5L 24-valve inline six to a 4.0L V8.
Lexus LS400 project leader Ichiro Suzuki made it no secret that Toyota had a V12 well beyond the drawing board stage, and headed for a ‘sporting’ model.  What better way for Toyota to counter the BMW 850i than with a coupe powered by a 5.0 liter, 48-valve, quad cam V12?

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