Lexus is a luxury division of the Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota founded in 1989. Earlier Lexus were often portrayed as cheap Mercedes-Benz copies.
Later on the company has established worlwide a reputation of building advanced, reliable luxury cars. Lexus is hoping for a more sportier image with the IS-F, GS-F, and LFA.
Vehicles
Model | |||||||||
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IS-F | 5.0L V8 | 417 bhp | 372 lb·ft | RWD | 4.6 secs | 1690 kg (3726 lbs) |
190 mph (306 km/h) |
8-speed | |
IS300 | 3.0L I6 | 214 bhp | 217 lb·ft | RWD | 7.1 secs | 1476 kg (3254 lbs) |
139 mph (224 km/h) |
5-speed | |
IS350 | 3.5L V6 | 315 bhp | 277 lb·ft | RWD | 6.1 secs | 1600 kg (3527 lbs) |
142 mph (229 km/h) |
6-speed | |
LF-A Concept | 4.8L V10 | 552 bhp | 450 lb·ft | RWD | 1520 kg (3351 lbs) |
200 mph (322 km/h) |
6-speed | ||
LFA | 4.8L V10 | 552 bhp | 354 lb·ft | RWD | 3.7 secs | 1520 kg (3351 lbs) |
202 mph (325 km/h) |
6-speed |