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Unlike the [[Lexus IS-F]], the IS 350 is able to exit corners without losing much speed. It can turn better than the [[Chevrolet Chevelle SS]] but does feel somewhat stiff in sharp bends because of its mass. |
Unlike the [[Lexus IS-F]], the IS 350 is able to exit corners without losing much speed. It can turn better than the [[Chevrolet Chevelle SS]] but does feel somewhat stiff in sharp bends because of its mass. |
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| − | The IS 350 accelerates significantly slower than most cars and may need a longer time to reach its top speed 125 mph (217 kmh), considering its nitrous only provides a moderate speed boost. |
+ | The IS 350 accelerates significantly slower than most cars and may need a longer time to reach its top speed 125 mph (217 kmh), considering its nitrous only provides a moderate speed boost. With performance parts better than that of the Street series, this problem can be shrinked. |
| − | The Lexus IS 350 is an allround car, which is suitable to both racing and police chases |
+ | The Lexus IS 350 is an allround car, which is suitable to both racing and police chases. The [[Mazda MX-5 (2005)|Mazda MX-5]] however, has a better handling and is a better car for race events. |
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Revision as of 19:41, 30 July 2012
Template:InfoboxCar2The Lexus IS 350 is a mid class four-door saloon which has been in production since 2005 with sales only being permitted in Japan and North America.
The second generation IS models didn't feature an estate body type but did feature a series of 4-door models and a 2-door hardtop convertible model.
The IS 350 went on sale alongside the 250 model. The 350 model features larger brake discs and calipers that are also used on the 430 model of the GS line.
It is powered by a 3.5L V6 producing more than 300 horsepower. The IS 350 can be ordered with an all-wheel drive system.
Need for Speed: ProStreet
The IS 350 made its first appearance in Need for Speed: ProStreet and reuses the driving traits of the IS 300 from the older Need for Speed titles.
The IS 350 only appears in the Collector's Edition release of Need for Speed: ProStreet. It is best suited to Grip and Drift events due to its powerful V6 engine.
Need for Speed: World
Template:NFSWlink The Lexus IS 350 was made available in Need for Speed: World on February 21st, 2012 at the car dealer for 1,500 SB. Since May 31st, 2012 the car has been acquirable for $40,000 for players on driver level seven or higher.
The Lexus IS 350 comes with Amerikon Speedsystems street tuned parts as standard, which allow the car to hit a top speed of 155 mph (250 kmh). The in-game cash variant is not equipped with such.
Unlike the Lexus IS-F, the IS 350 is able to exit corners without losing much speed. It can turn better than the Chevrolet Chevelle SS but does feel somewhat stiff in sharp bends because of its mass.
The IS 350 accelerates significantly slower than most cars and may need a longer time to reach its top speed 125 mph (217 kmh), considering its nitrous only provides a moderate speed boost. With performance parts better than that of the Street series, this problem can be shrinked.
The Lexus IS 350 is an allround car, which is suitable to both racing and police chases. The Mazda MX-5 however, has a better handling and is a better car for race events.
Gallery
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300 (XE10) · 350 (XE20) · IS-F (XE20) |