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Remember when BMW and Mercedes had their 4 liter V8's... BMW had their 4 liter V8 in its 740i/iL between 1993-1996 and 540i from 1994-1996... Mercedes had their 4 liter V8 in their 400SE 1992 and their 400E.... However engine displacement grew in both the Mercedes and BMW... The BMW V8 grew to 4.4 liters from 1997-present and the Mercedes grew to 4.2 liters and now presently 4.3 liters..... Well.... Their smaller sedans also grew in displacement as well... BMW from their 2.8 liter I-6 to 3.0 liter I-6 and Mercedes with their C280 to C320...... Lexus's GS400 made its debut in 1998 with a 4.0 liter V8 and grew in displacement for the 2001 model year by 300cc's to a 4.3 liter V8 in their GS430 (just as the BMW and Mercedes did)... The IS300 is brand new for the 2001 model year and came with a 3.0 liter V6... I'm willing to bet that in a couple years time that engine as well will grow in displacement..... Only time will tell
Eric...
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Eric...
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