Lexus is a luxury division of the Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota founded in 1989.
The LS400, the first car released under the Lexus marque, was widely praised for its blend of luxury and reliability, and was touted as a cheaper yet more credible competitor to the German large luxury saloons like the Mercedes Benz S Class.
The company has since established a worldwide reputation of building advanced and reliable luxury cars.
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Engine | Performance | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|
IS 300 1999 3.0L I6 |
214 bhp, 217 lb⋅ft (160 kW, 294 N·m) |
139 mph (224 km/h) 7.1 secs., 5-speed |
Front-Engine, RWD 1,476 kg (3,254 lbs) |
IS 350 2005 3.5L V6 |
315 bhp, 277 lb⋅ft (235 kW, 376 N·m) |
142 mph (229 km/h) 6.1 secs., 6-speed |
Front-Engine, RWD 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) |
IS-F 2007 5.0L V8 |
417 bhp, 372 lb⋅ft (311 kW, 504 N·m) |
190 mph (306 km/h) 4.6 secs., 8-speed |
Front-Engine, RWD 1,690 kg (3,726 lbs) |
LF-A Concept 2007 4.8L V10 |
500 bhp, 480 lb⋅ft (373 kW, 651 N·m) |
200 mph (322 km/h) 6-speed |
Front-Engine, RWD 1,520 kg (3,351 lbs) |
LFA 2010 4.8L V10 |
552 bhp, 354 lb⋅ft (412 kW, 480 N·m) |
202 mph (325 km/h) 3.7 secs., 6-speed |
Front-Engine, RWD 1,520 kg (3,351 lbs) |