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  1. Jgoh

    Lexus LF-A

    Copy-pasted this from Car Design News. Lexus' design is really going in the right direction - with performance to boot. Its been rumoured in other reports that development mules for the next Lexus sports coupe has been taken to beyond 200 mph... [/url]Lexus LF-A This car follows on from the Lexus LF-C shown at New York last year in showing how the Lexus design philosophy
  2. Hi , not buying any of these...too ex. Out of curiosity , how to differentiate betw the Lexus RX300 and the Harrier ah?
  3. How many such owners in this forum? Juz curious... Maybe start with myself 1) Eric3417 / IS200
  4. Hi everyone, Just discovered this board. Great read! I am considering the Lexus ES300 and wonder if anyone has got any personal experience with the car. The new price of S$162K is quite good but I noticed that the car really depreciates a lot. For a 1+ year old car, the asking is between $120-$130K. That is a lot of money lost in a year, man! Because of the much lower cost of a 2nd hand car, I am thinking of getting it 2nd hand instead of new. Why does the price seem to drop so much more compared to other cars? I have heard some comments regarding problems with the car and also relatively high maintenance cost. Can anyone comment. Thanks.
  5. Does any know know about the Denso Iridium plugs that are made for Toyota & Lexus Cars ? The models are SK16-R11 & SK20-R11 .... suppose to be ultra long life plugs. Read in some US Toyota website that the plugs can last at least 60,000 miles or about 96,000 km ... is this true ?
  6. Saw a pretty fast Lexus today along AYE towards Keppel Road around 1245pm. SDD??M Had a hard time chasing up. Nice car! Darn fast too. Wonder what kind of steroids you feed to your car!
  7. Lexus introduces third-generation GS luxury sports sedan Lexus has issued the following press release: Lexus introduced the new GS luxury sport sedan today at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show. The all-new, more powerful GS utilizes the latest in advanced technology to improve both performance and handling and is the first in a new wave of Lexus products to reflect a new, more passionate direction in styling. "From a technology standpoint, the GS employs a sophisticated array of advanced safety, comfort and convenience features that will cause even the most enthusiastic driver to take notice," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "From a design standpoint, the new GS will be the first vehicle in our lineup to benefit from a new, more passionate direction in styling." First All-Wheel Drive Model Significantly, the new GS will feature all-wheel-drive, the first such application in any Lexus car, and offer the performance enhancements and advanced vehicle control of the Lexus Vehicle Dynamic Management (VDM) system. Monitoring a variety of sensors, the system is capable of anticipating the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and then helps correct the situation with a combination of braking and throttle control. The new VDM system is less obtrusive than conventional VSC but ultimately more effective. Performance Optimized Joining the potent and refined 4.3-liter V8 will be an all-new 245-horsepower V6 engine replacing the current inline six. Both the powerful V6 and V8 engines benefit from an all-new close-ratio 6-speed automatic transmission with a sequential manual-shifting mode. The combination provides faster and substantially smoother acceleration for even better performance and, surprisingly, improved fuel economy. A new Adaptive Variable Suspension allows the driver to fine-tune suspension damping with four settings ranging from normal-mode for everyday driving to a sport-mode for a tighter, more precise feel. New Lexus Design Direction From an architectural standpoint, the GS marks a move towards a more sculptural direction... that is artistic, dynamic, simple... yet intriguing. A two-inch longer wheelbase and short overhangs on the new GS creates a wide, powerful stance. A long hood, pulled-back cabin and slingshot windows recall classic sports car proportions and the vertical grille surrounded by four independent headlamps connects the new GS with the outgoing model, but with a futuristic look. The front also features an aggressive lower valence with integrated fog lamps. Dynamic 18-inch wheels on the V8 model help tie the muscular yet elegant look together. The creation of a unique spatial feeling in the passenger compartment is central to the new Lexus design direction. The interior of the new GS has a precision, luxury feel with ultra-premium wood, polished metal and leather accents. Everything inside the GS is designed and styled to create a haven for peaceful comfort and relaxation, from contoured and supportive front seats with optional climate control to the standard 10-speaker audio system with simple steering wheel controls. New Intelligent Luxury Sport Sedan In addition to a new look and feel, the new GS also improves upon the increasingly complex nature of automotive technology. The GS offers numerous standard features, such as a keyless SmartAccess that allows the driver to lock, unlock and start the car simply by touching the door handle (with a key fob in pocket) and then simply pressing a push-button to start. An advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM) can detect and notify the driver, via an indicator warning light, of a significant loss in pressure in one or more tires, a condition that could potentially lead to premature tire wear and loss of control. The GS will also feature the Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), which helps illuminate a turn or curve as the driver steers into it. A rear back-up camera is also added for 2006, providing an extra margin of confidence when reversing the vehicle. Available in conjunction with the optional navigation system, it automatically projects an image of what the camera lens can detect behind the vehicle onto the navigation screen when the vehicle is in the reverse gear. "With the new GS we took all that was good in terms of technology and found ways to make it more intuitive, more intelligent and more relevant to the needs of its driver," said Clements. Advanced Safety Features The GS will also offer an optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) that can help reduce collision injury and damage. The system uses a millimeter-wave radar sensor to detect obstacles in front of the car and a pre-collision system computer with vehicle speed, steering angle and yaw rate inputs that help to determine in advance whether a collision is unavoidable. The system then preemptively retracts front seat belts and prepares Brake Assist for increased braking force to help reduce collision speed. In addition, the new GS gains new knee airbags for the driver and front passenger as well as front and rear side curtain airbags as standard equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System in the new GS also includes variable-force front airbags for both driver and front passenger. Sensors determine the severity of the accident and in turn the force with which to deploy the front airbags, helping to provide the appropriate level of occupant restraint. "Nearly every feature on the GS makes this sports sedan more manageable and more engaging to drive," said Clements. Preliminary Specifications Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length: 189.8 in. Width: 71.7 in. Height: 56.1 in. Engines: 3.0 liter V6 - 245 hp; 228 lb.-ft. of torque 4.3 liter V8 - 300 hp; 325 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed sequential automatic
  8. http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_lexus_is_430-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_lexus_is_430-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_lexus_is_430-3.jpg Lexus unveiled a one-off at the 2003 Sema Show, a IS 300 luxury sport sedan powered by a 4.3-liter V8 engine from a Lexus GS 430. Seeking to demonstrate the potential of the IS 300, Lexus commissioned Rod Millen Special Vehicles (RMSV) to build the car. The resulting IS 430 was completed last week at Millen's shops in Huntington Beach, Calif. The potent V8 engine was paired with a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission and lightweight flywheel, which drive the rear wheels through a stronger limited slip differential and GS 430 driveline components. The concept direction from Lexus required that handling be matched to the high-powered V8 while maintaining reasonable ride comfort and noise levels. TEIN springs and 16-way electronically adjustable shock absorbers work with the original IS 300 front suspension in addition to selected GS 430 rear suspension components, which help ensure durability against the higher torque of the 4.3-liter V8. Large, sticky Michelin Sport Cup tires on 18-inch Speed Star SSR alloy wheels put the power to the ground. A similar approach was taken with the cooling system and brakes. A GS 430 radiator was fitted to provide ample cooling for the high-output engine. Large Brembo brakes with vented, cross-drilled rotors and four-piston aluminum calipers are there to arrest the newfound acceleration and speed of the IS 430. Although not a simple conversion, the V8 and 6-speed fit well within the compact IS 300 body structure. Curb weight is slightly higher than the standard IS, some of which is due to larger/stronger components needed to deal with the increased performance and some from the new audio/video system. 'Fitting the 4.3-liter V8 and six-speed manual transmission to the IS 300 was fairly straightforward,' said Millen. 'The larger challenge was to develop an electronic interface that would allow the V8 engine to work with the manual transmission and IS 300 body - something it was never designed to do.' RMSV's engineering team met the challenge with expertise developed through years of successful racing and building special vehicles for military and automotive clients. They focused on designing the electronics interface while simultaneously working through the mechanical conversion and enhancements. Numerous parts were specifically fabricated for the IS 430 including stainless steel exhaust headers and dual exhaust system, transmission adaptor, engine and transmission mounts, air intake system, wire harnesses and fluid connectors. The Lexus IS 430 is a one-off vehicle built to study of the considerable performance potential of the IS 300 luxury sport sedan. There are no plans for a production version. Story by Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc, edited by Supercars.net
  9. Toyota established Lexus in North America in 1989 with the brand concept of pursuing perfection in product as well as in sales and service. Lexus then expanded into Europe and other regions, earning high acclaim as a premium brand that delivers high satisfaction in response to user values. Looking ahead to the August 2005 launch of the Lexus brand in Japan together with a nationwide dealership network, Toyota's two Lexus concept cars to be exhibited at this year's Tokyo Motor Show are realizations of a quest for the essence of luxury in every detail. They seek to provide a peak experience that satisfies the heart with exhilaration and comfort at every moment, while understanding and anticipating each individual user's constantly changing needs. These two cars are the LF-S, a next-generation sedan that expresses the Lexus brand's new conception of luxury, and the LF-X, an SUV-sports sedan crossover. LF-S (LEXUS Future-Sedan) The next-generation premium sedan LF-S embodies the Lexus brand's new conception of luxury. V8 gasoline engine and high-output motor hybrid system 4WD (tentative) Length: 4,910mm; width: 1,895mm; height: 1,345; seats 5 LF-X (LEXUS Future-crossover(x)) Crossover of SUV power and sports sedan refinement; concept for a new-generation of Lexus. n 4.3-liter V8 gasoline engine, 4WD Length: 4,935mm; width: 1,985mm; height: 1,645; seats 6
  10. F1-inspired Lexus Supercar Is Go, Go, Go The most exciting Japanese supercar ever to be developed is under starter's orders, Auto Express can reveal. Toyota's eagerly anticipated road car - to mark its current involvement in Formula One - has been given the green light, and is expected to make its public debut at October's Tokyo Motor Show. The rear-wheel-drive machine will be powered by a 4.5-litre V8 and wear a Lexus badge. It heralds the arrival of the prestige brand in the maker's home market, where it has never been sold. Taking inspiration from the stylised red coup
  11. I think I remember reading about this somewhere, but somehow couldnt find the thread, so am posting it here. For our Lexus IS200 owners, just read in the latest issue of WHEELS magazine. Page 44. TTE [Toyota Team Europe] www.tte.de has developed a TTE supercharger kit based on the Eaton M62 Supercharger [similar to the one in the C200 Kompressor] and is also approved by the LTA. 0-100km/h readings improved from 11.1secs to 9.03secs. Installation and more info from Autofix. Cheers
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