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Hi-speed hybrid from Lexus

Lexus has launched the world's most powerful production petrol/electric hybrid car.

The new Lexus GS 450h Hybrid luxury saloon

By Dan Gilbert

19th May 2006

The Lexus GS 450h combines a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with a mighty 197bhp electric motor, and enables the luxury saloon to power to 62mph in 5.9 seconds, and onto to 155mph at the top end. If it wasn't for a combined economy figures of 35.8mpg, and emissions of 186g/km you'd think that Lexus had completely missed the point of hybrids all together.

The car also features another first - electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission with sequential shift mode. This gives the driver the ability to shift between six 'steps' of drivetrain ratio much like a conventional automatic, each giving a sharper engine braking force.

The GS 450h starts at £38,015 otr, details from your local dealer.

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