Car Sport 2011: Lexus IS

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10/21/10

New Toyota Recall, this time for Toyota Avalon and Highlander, and Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350

Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of some 740,000 vehicles in the United States to address a potential leak problem with a seal in the brake master cylinder. The models that are being recalled in the U.S. are the 2005-2006MY Toyota Avalon, 2004-2006MY Highlander (non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350. Another 600,898 vehicles were recalled in Japan and approximately 200,000 in China for the same issue.

According to the company, there's a possibility that a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp.

"If the brake warning lamp has illuminated and the vehicle continues to be operated without refilling the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir, the driver will begin to notice a spongy or soft brake pedal feel and braking performance may gradually decline," said the automaker.

Toyota said it will begin notifying owners of the involved vehicles through mail beginning in early November 2010. As with all recalls, Toyota and Lexus dealers will replace the brake master cylinder cup with a newly designed free of charge.

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2011 Lexus IS-F with Torsen LSD and New Options Arrives on UK Shores

Following its introduction at last year's Frankfurt Show, the subtly revised 2011 Lexus IS-F has made its way to UK dealerships with an on-the-road price of £55,595 (that's about US$82,900 or €62,150).

For 2010, Lexus' premium sports saloon gains a new limited slip differential fitted as standard as well as new satellite navigation system, powered by a 40GB hard disc drive that also provides an on-board "sound library" function, with 10GB of disc space.

Furthermore, the tuner in the IS F's 14-speaker Mark Levinson 5.1 surround sound system has been upgraded to receive DAB digital broadcasts and a USB port has been added (in addition to the Aux-in jack).

In addition, the 2011 IS-F can be ordered with a new white leather interior instead of the standard black finish and with new mesh-design 19-inch alloy wheels instead of the standard 10-spoke design, with both features Lexus said that both features are no-cost options.

Improved 2010 Lexus IS with New F-Sport Grade Goes on Sale in the UK

Lexus has announced the UK market launch of the 2010 model year IS sedan that brings some equipment upgrades, improvements in fuel consumption and emissions as well as the introduction of a new F-Sport grade.

Available for both IS 250 and 220d models, the new F-Sport grade takes its cue from the IS F and is positioned in the line-up between the SE-I and SE-L models. Special features include a lowered sport suspension (IS 250 only), unique 18-inch wheels and an IS F-style front grille and rear bootlid spoiler.

In the cabin there are aluminium sports pedals, IS F-style sports seats, steering wheel and (on the IS 250 automatic) gear lever.

The seats are finished in a combination of Alcantara upholstery with leather side bolsters while the black-on-black interior colour scheme is complimented by a black headlining and grey stitching detail on the front seats and steering wheel.

All 2010 model year IS sedans benefit from an optionally available new HDD navigation system.

For 2010, the IS250 petrol model gains some subtle tweaks under the hood improving fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In particular, with manual transmission, the combined cycle economy for the IS250 is now 29.1mpg UK, compared to 28.8mpg UK for the '09 model; the new figure for the automatic is 31.7mpg up from 31 mpg UK.

MODEL	OTR PRICE	INSURANCE 50 group	VED BAND
IS 220d SE	£24,350	27	F
IS 250 SE manual	£24,625	29	L
IS 250 SE automatic	£25,285	29	K
IS 220d SE-I	£26,610	28	F
IS 250 SE-I manual	£26,885	29	L
IS 250 SE-I automatic	£27,545	29	K
IS 220d F-Sport	£28.290	TBA	F
IS 250 F-Sport automatic	£29,365	TBA	K
IS 220d SE-L	£29,075	29	F
IS 250 SE-L automatic	£30.150	30	K

Lexus Announces IS 350C F-Sport Special Edition, Priced from $58,375

First of all, before you run down to the comments section to... run us down, what you see pictured above is NOT the special edition F-Sport model but an F-Sport equipped IS350C as Lexus did not accompany the announcement on its new model with pictures.

Not that we've cleared that up, let's see what the IS 350C F-Sport special is all about. To put it briefly, it's a limited run version of the coupe-convertible IS packed with performance and styling accessories from Lexus' F-Sport accessories line as well as additional equipment that will be available only in two colors, Tungsten Pearl or Obsidian.

On the outside, the special edition IS 350C will be distinguished by a set of newly designed 19-inch forged alloy wheels, exterior badging and a unique F-Sport grille not previously available.

To improve handling, Lexus upgraded the suspension with a sway bar, a new set of shocks from Bilstein and new springs that reduce the ride height by approximately one-inch while it also wrapped the new rims in Michelin Pilot Sport rubber size 225/35ZR19 in the front and 255/35ZR19 in the rear.

An upgraded brake kit that is said to offer a firmer pedal feel and enhanced fade resistance is also part of the package.

There are no changes under the hood with the F-Sport model featuring the same 306HP 3.5-liter V6 as the standard IS 350C.

Inside, the IS 350C F-Sport comes with black leather-trimmed seats with contrasting blue stitching and leather-wrapped shift knob and embroidered floor mats with the F-Sport logo.

Other 'Special Edition' standard features include heated and ventilated front seats with wood trim; Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS); headlamp washers; and Lexus Navigation.

Lexus plans to keep production limited to 100 units with the first examples of the F-Sport model scheduled to arrive at dealerships later this month with an MSRP of $57,500 (not including a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875), or roughly the same price as an Audi S5 soft-top convertible that gets a 333HP 3.0-liter V6 TSI.

SEMA Show: Lexus IS Convertible Tuned by 0-60 Magazine

This here is 0-60 Magazine's tuning take on the new Lexus IS hardtop convertible. Among other mods, the IS C features GReddy Performance exhaust system, engine management computer and gauges, a KW coilover suspension system and Brembo Brakes with custom front and rear Big Brake kit (rotors and calipers). Style-wise, the Japanese convertible has been fitted with a Ings+1 exterior body kit and one-piece alloy wheels from Advan Racing Lightweight while the interior has been enhanced with a pair of Sparco bucket seats. More photos after the break.

Lexus IS 350C with 405HP Supercharged V6 by Fox Marketing Ready for SEMA Debut [with Videos]

If you have been keeping up with us here at Carscoop, you probably know about the custom made Lexus IS 350C that Fox Marketing is preparing for the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November. We've already shown you a teaser rendering as well as some photos of the car taken during the development phase but now, Fox Marketing has released detailed specs along with the first live photos and videos of the lime-green hardtop convertible that comes equipped with a supercharged version of the stock 3.5-liter V6 pumping out some 406 horsepower.

Other mechanical upgrades include a reworked suspension with Yonaka SPECII 36 way adjustable coilovers and 14-inch disc brakes with six-piston calipers.

The team over at Fox Marketing also dressed up the IS 350C with a custom made wide bodykit that includes front fenders and side skirts from the IS-F sports saloon along with 20-inch black alloy wheels wrapped around in Toyo T1R rubber.

Source: Fox Marketing , Via: Autoblog

Fox Marketing 2010 Lexus IS350C

Engine:

Jashaan Autosports powered by ProCharger Supercharger System (405hp @ 6psi)
ProCharger C-2 Blower
Yonaka Intercooler Type 10 22x9x3
Yonaka 2.5 inch Stainless Intercooler Piping
Yonaka Couplers & Silicone hoses
AMSOIL 0w-30 Signature Series Synthetic Fluids
AMSOIL EA Oil Filter
AMSOIL Antifreeze
F-Sport Exhaust
Interior:
Lexus Cream White Interior
BASF R-M Black Painted Interior Parts
Classic Design Concepts Light Bar
Exterior:
BASF R-M Foxy Green Paint
BASF R-M Black Paint
Custom Lip molded front spoiler
Custom IS F front fenders
Custom IS F Side Skirts
Custom 2 inch fender flares
Custom Rear bumper flare
Custom SEIBON Carbon rear wing
Custom BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black Grill Ring
Custom BASF R-M Black Grill inserts
Custom BASF R-M Foxy Green Lexus badge
Custom BASF R-M Black Lexus rear logos
Lighting:
Lightwurkz Custom BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black Headlight Casings
Lightwurkz Custom 3 prong LED turn signals
Lightwurkz Custom shaved center running light
Brakes:
F-Sport Big Brakes 14 inch 6 piston Calipers

Suspension:
Yonaka SPECII 36 way adjustable Coilovers
TunedParts Rear Brace
Wheels & Tires:
Front: 20x9 iForged Sprint BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black w/ Gloss Black Lips – Cream white bolts
245/30/20 Toyo T1R
Rear: 20x11.5 iForged Sprint BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black w/ Gloss Black Lips – Cream white bolts
305/30/20 Toyo T1R
Partners:.Lexus, BASF Refinish, AMSOIL, Yonaka, iForged, ProCharger, F-Sport, Jashaan Autosports, Classic Design Concepts, Lightwurkz, Mugsy's Repair, Detrich Autobody, Impressive Signs, Tuned Parts, ClubLexus.com, my.is

Lexus Official Says IS Coupe worth Studying

When company execs are around journalists, they usually sound more like politicians than anything else, meaning that you rarely get a straightforward answer to a question especially if it involves future plans. This seems to be the case with the IS Coupe story. When asked by the folks over at Jalopnik if there was a possibility of an IS Coupe version in the future, Mark Templin, general manager of Toyota's Lexus division gave the following answer: "Obviously, we're making no announcements today, but it's certainly something we should study carefully."

That isn't a yes, it isn't a no, it's something that can be interpreted in more ways that we have time to address. And while we leave Templin to "think about it", let us ask you if you believe that Lexus should develop a coupe variant of the IS based on the Convertible. As always, leave your answers in the comment section below.

Via: Jalopnik

Infiniti G37 Coupe-Convertible Starts from $43,850

The all-new tin-topped Infiniti G37 Convertible will go on sale across the U.S. on June 19 priced from $43,850 for the base version with the seven-speed automatic transmission and from $43,900 for the Sport model with the six-speed manual gearbox. The above prices do not include a $865 destination fee. Both models come with a three-piece hardtop that retracts into the trunk while power is provided by 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine.

The G37 Convertible is offered with standard leather seats, and is available with a Bose Open Air Sound System, front seat Personal Speakers, climate-controlled front seats and an adaptive climate control system that adjusts fan speed in accordance to top position and vehicle speed.

In the U.S, the G37 Convertible will compete against the likes of the BMW 335i Convertible that comes with a 300HP (US.-Spec) turbocharged inline six and is priced from $50,700 (alternatively, there's the much less powerful 328i C with 230HP that costs $44,550) and the also new, $43,940 Lexus IS 350C that's powered by a 306HP 3.5-liter V6.