Lexus Reveals LS460 To Moscow
August 26th, 2008
Lexus revealed the new LS460 AWD at the 2008 Moscow Motor Show and we are more quite impressed with what we see. It is unusual for Lexus to be displaying the new sedan in Moscow due to the fact that they are not fond of the larger vehicles.
However, Lexus is hoping to change their minds and welcome it with open arms. Lexus have used the same four-wheel-drive system that they use in their LS600h, along with the eight-speed automatic transmission as well. The engine used will be the 4.6-liter V8, which is used in the standard model. This will produce 381 hp.
Lexus LF-A And GS-F Delayed
August 11th, 2008
Lexus has decided to put their GS-F on hold until they can see which way the market for mid-size sedans will go. For now it seems that consumers are shying away from them as well as other SUV’s because the fluctuation in gas prices and other economical problems.
To make matters worse they have also delayed the LF-A because it has not yet meet the performance targets that Lexus instilled for the $200k supercar. They have not yet said when or if the GS-F will be put back on track - but we hope to see the LF-A meet its goal over the next few months.
Lexus Shows Off LF-A Again At British Motor Show
July 25th, 2008
The Lexus LF-A has been spotted many times on the road testing, at the Nurburgring track, and in concept form several times. Many people have grown impatient waiting for the production version to make its move and hit the showroom floor.
Unfortunately we didn’t get that wish. What we got was yet another peek at the LF-A at the British International Motor Show. However - the automaker did bring something else to the London Motor Show to compliment the two LF-A concepts on stage.
Lexus IS F To Drive At Speed World Challenge
July 21st, 2008
DRC Motorsports has produced their own IS-F racecars - which they will use to compete in the GT class of the SPEED World Challenge. The newly re-named IS GTF will be powered by a V8 4.7 liter engine that will be able to push out 510 horsepower. This engine will be connected to a six-speed transmission.
The first of these cars will make its official entrance during the Mid Ohio with Jeff Altenburg weekend and will have last year’s SWC Touring Car champion behind the wheel. The second car will be driven by Robb Holland and will be making its maiden run after the race at Road America.
Japanese Tuner Offers Package For Lexus IS-F
June 19th, 2008
The Japanese tuner – Wald International – is best known for the Black Bison. It has now introduced a brand new tuning program for the newly released Lexus IS-F. Wald offers a more aggressive exterior package that changes the whole appearance of the car by giving it a large and more angular front intake and dual lower splitter.
The package is completed by Wald’s trademark air vents behind the rear wheels, a custom rear diffuser and rear wing. The extractor behind the front wheels perfectly blends with the side skirts to help give the IS-F a new style to match its horsepower of 417.