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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
2012 Lexus IS F: European Model gets Revised Chassis
Even though only a year has passed since Lexus revised its European market IS with a Euro 5 compliant 5.0-liter V8 and some minor styling tweaks such as the LED front lights and a new instrument panel design, the Japanese carmaker has just introduced a 2012MY version of its high-performance sports sedan.
The big news for the new model year IS-F is the updated chassis with Lexus promising a better overall driving experience and improved comfort thanks to the new shock absorbers, larger stabilizer bars and a revised suspension geometry.
The IS-F's 5.0-liter V8 engine with 423-horses that allows it to accelerate from standstill to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.7 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h (168mph), remains unchanged.
In addition to the chassis tweaks, the Japanese automaker added two new features to the options list including a set of 19-inch alloy wheels in a 14-spoke design from BBS, and an available two-tone, black and crimson leather trim for the interior.
Lexus said that pricing remains unaffected with the IS F starting from €70,600 (equal to about US$101,500) in Germany.
*All photos are of the 2011MY Lexus IS F
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
New Video and Photos of All-New 2013 Lexus GS from European Presentation
Being that Toyota wants Lexus to compete against its German rivals not only in North America, but all over the world, along with the U.S. test drive event of the 2013MY GS in California, the Japanese automaker also coordinated a similar happening for European media at a proving ground in Belgium.
The journalists were invited to drive heavily disguised versions of pre-production 2013 Lexus GS models while the company's Chief Engineer, Yoshihiko Kanamori, was in attendance from Japan to gather feedback from the participants. After the event, Lexus' European Vice President Andy Pfeiffenberger, issued this statement: “By introducing a new bolder design, higher level of driving dynamics and improved comfort for all occupants, the new GS will open a new chapter in the history of Lexus’’.
As a quick reminder, the new Lexus GS will be closely modeled after the LF-Gh Hybrid concept study displayed at this year's New York Auto Show.
It will be offered at launch with two powertrains, a gasoline-only 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and a hybrid system comprising of a V6 and an electric motor. Lexus has said that it has no plans for a successor to the V8 model.
The official presentation of the GS350 will take place at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California on August 18, and the GS Hybrid at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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