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Press Release 11 Jan 2007; NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Topic Started: Jan 12 2007, 11:13 PM (216 Views)
Stephen
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LEXUS REVEALS PERFORMANCE SHOW-STOPPERS IN DETROIT

Lexus unveiled the IS-F high-performance luxury sedan and the LF-A sports-car concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

The all-new 2008 IS-F high-performance luxury sedan will deliver more than 400 horsepower from a 5.0-litre V8 engine when it goes into production.

The LF-A sports-car concept is equipped with a V10 engine that produces more than 500 horsepower.

Together, the two exciting new cars make a dramatic statement of Lexus performance.

Lexus, known for building elegant luxury sedans, is moving into the high-speed sports car market with the new IS-F.

The IS-F is based on the company's successful IS sedan's underpinnings.

Much of the development of the new IS-F took place at Fuji Speedway and the Higashi-Fuji Technical Centre in Japan.

The IS-F is based on the proven rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS, which is equipped with double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension.

As well as the IS performs, Lexus engineers demanded much more of the all-new IS-F.

The car goes from zero to sixty kilometres per hour in less than five seconds and has large four-wheel disc brakes.

It also has an eight-speed automatic/manual transmission.

The IS-F features an all-new three-mode version of Lexus' Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system.

In addition to the Normal mode, the new VDIM features a Sport mode that allows the driver to push the car even further before its braking, throttle and steering-control systems kick in.

The third VDIM system mode is Off, which allows the driver to push the IS-F to its ultimate level of handling performance.

The attention to performance is complemented by modified styling cues that differentiate the IS-F from the standard IS.

Lexus engineers provided the IS-F with a dual-exhaust system and quad tail pipes, wider front fenders, and a larger grille and rear spoiler.

Both the hood and lower intake were enlarged to accommodate and cool the V8 engine.

Like the exterior, the interior of the IS-F features unique styling with aluminised composite trim and special surface treatments.

In addition to the usual Lexus standards of comfort and convenience, the interior of the IS-F features specially shaped and trimmed seats which hold the driver comfortably and securely in place.

The special sport seats are available in black or a unique high-contrast white and black trim.

"The intent of creating the IS-F was not to be a competitor to other performance-sport sedans," said Bob Carter, Lexus group vice president and general manager.

"Rather, the goal was to create a true performance sedan in a uniquely Lexus way, one that is totally authentic, with a unique interpretation of raw driving thrill at all speeds, and provides a whole new definition of 'useable power'."

Lexus, the top-selling luxury brand in the United States, also unveiled the LF-A sports car concept that it said was closer to a future production version compared with the pure-concept LF-A that debuted two years ago.

The two-seater sports car with a 500-horsepower V10 engine, can reach top speeds of around 321 kilometres per hour.

Lexus IS-F

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Lexus LF-A

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Notice the bulge in the bonnet? :woot:
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Ooh... shiny!
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Holy crap, the LF-A is a looker.

Very Aston Martin.

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