The second customized Lexus to be presented by Toyota Racing Development at SEMA Show is a GS 350 sedan with F-Sport package. The customization program includes an F-Sport lowering spring set and F-Sport performance brakes to increase the car’s performance.
On the exterior a four-piece ground effects kit and grille insert by Five Axis and a three-stage Vibrance Orange Glow candy paint job. The car sits on F-Sport 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Yokohama Advan Sport Ultra-high Performance tires.
Press release after the jump.
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The Lexus GS luxury sedan enters the 2010 model year, in three version - GS 350 RWD, GS 350 AWD and GS 460 RWD. Next to all the latest technologies, the GS is also offered with new exterior colors: Deep Sea Mica replaces Black Sapphire Pearl and Satin Cashmere Metallic replaces Golden Almond Metallic. In addition, Parchment leather interior takes the place of Cashmere.
TGS 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 303 hp at 6,200 rpm and 274 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 3,600 rpm. The GS 460 gets a V8 that produces 342 hp at 6,400 rpm and 339 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,100 rpm. The GS 460 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and the GS 350 in 5.7 (5.8 for AWD).
At front the 2010 GS gets a sloped, vertical grille surrounded by four independent headlamps visually connects the current GS sedans with the previous-generation models while signaling the brand’s design progression. The lower valance features integrated fog lamps, and a low 0.27 coefficient of drag (Cd) helps to minimize wind noise and maximize highway fuel efficiency.
Press release after the jump.
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Auto shows are the perfect place for an car builder to get a feel for the market by showing off the best of what they have to offer and then judge how far the hoards of automotive enthusiasts’ jaw are hanging from the floor as they stare up at these beauties on a pedestal. So aside from the Lexus LF Ch concept that we teased you with yesterday, the Japanese luxury automaker will also bring a few other new faces to the Frankfurt Motor Show in the form of a LS, a GS, an IS, and the almighty IS-F models fresh off the operating table.
The new LS600h will feature updates to the exterior as well as the desing of the interior with a new seating configuration, significantly updated equipment and enhanced driving dynamics. The 2010 GS model range features enhanced safety features, new exterior and interior colours while the GS 450h’s status as the model range flagship has now been further reinforced through several bespoke styling cues. The gas/electric Lexus GS450h remains the world’s only full hybrid model in the premium mid-size segment.
For the more compact IS model range, Lexus has added a few new features in the form of navigation and audio, two must have items for a desirable luxury car. The Japanese automaker is also offering a new F Sport trim package and the revised Lexus IS-F high performance sports sedan now comes equipped with a Limited Slip Differential. Although we are still waiting to see some more about the Evolution.
Stay tuned, will get back with more details soon.
Here at Top Speed we are about more than just stripped down high performance racers, despite the name we too are suckers for a little luxury, especially when it comes at a reasonable price. It turns out that our Verdigris Mica Lexus GS 350 was one of the best sedans we have driven in a long time. This Lexus sports coupe is equipped with a level of performance and comfort that is currently unmatched by any other automaker offering a product in the same price category.
At just over $45,000, the Lexus GS 350 is a lot of car for the money, being both luxurious and stylish inside and out. The body is adorned with an attractive fast back roof line and comes with upscale details like HID headlamps and chrome accents on the exterior while rolling around on a set of fashionable 17 inch rims. On the inside, the Lexus features elegant wood trim and soft leather wrapped seats, shifter and steering wheel as well as a very forward thinking 7 inch touch screen display.
Our GS 350 is powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 that sends 303 HP straight to the rear wheels through a fuel efficient electronically controlled transmission that when combined with direct gasoline injection and continuously variable valve timing with intelligence gets 19 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. Either way you look at it, the GS 350 provides its owners with a very complete luxury vehicle experience.
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Lexus announced at the Chicago Auto Show that the F-Sport Performance Accessories line has been expanded to GS sports sedan, IS AWD and the upcoming IS convertible.
These F-Sport accessories (think BMW’s M division) will include performance enhancing parts such as forged alloy wheels, brake upgrades, suspension systems, air intake, exhaust systems and more. Parts for these new models will be available as early as June 1, 2009.
Full parts breakdown in the press release after the jump.
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The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is all about customized cars. So, this is the place where Lexus want to show off its factory-customized F-line cars based on the IS and GS lines.
The featured car will be the new GS 460, which was customized further by Five Axis. The IS-F will have four customized projects: Fox Marketing/Artisan Performance, Import Tuner Magazine/TEIN Suspension, 0-60 Magazine, MotorworldHype.
Press release after the jump.
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Lexus Performance Driving Academy announced today the dates and locations for 2008. These are: May 9 – 11 on Autobahn Circuit, May 30 - June 1 on Auto Club Speedway, June 27 - 29, 2008 on Summit Point Motorsports Park and July 11 – 13 on Atlanta Motor Speedway.
For those who want to drive the IS250, IS350, GS460, GS450h and the IS F, Lexus offers basic sessions on Saturday and Sunday. The Japanese manufacturer offers these lessons for free but if you want to upgrade to the "Ultimate" session that puts you at the wheel of the IS F for half a day and which costs $295.
For those who don’t know the Lexus IS F is powered by an engine capable of developing 416 hp while the sprint from 0-100 km/h is made in under 5 seconds. The IS F represents the response from Lexus to the Bmw M3 Sedan and Mercedes C63 AMG.
BLITZ began in the late 1970’s as a circuit racing team and eventually developed into a high performance tuning shop. In 1980 BLITZ Co., LTD. was established in Tokyo, Japan. The concept was to produce high performance products without sacrificing the capability of being daily driven, commuter cars.
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Founded in Japan in 1977, The Trust Company LTD has become a major player in automotive performance products. With popular brand names
like GReddy, GREX, and GRacer, the Trust Company offers one of the widest varieties of performance automotive components. Since 1994, the
development and distribution of Trust Company products in the United States has been accomplished by GReddy Performance Products, based in Irvine, California.
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Lexus announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the GS 350, GS 460 and GS 450h luxury sedans. In addition to the numerous interior and exterior luxury enhancements that all GS models receive, base prices remain unchanged for the GS 350 and GS 450h hybrid at $44,150 and $54,900 respectively. The GS 460 replaces last year’s GS 430, and features a new 4.6-liter V8 engine that provides an additional 52 horsepower, for a total of 342 horsepower. The new GS 460 receives a modest increase of 0.47 percent over the model it replaces, or $245, to $52,620.
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