2013 Lexus GS

As reported a couple of months ago, the new GS 350 2013 is the next model of Lexus is offered with the F-Sport package for the brand that you do a lot of aerodynamic parts with an improved chassis and various products of the interior .

The new 2013 GS 350 F Sport will make its first public appearance in the States in the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) that takes place in Las Vegas from Nov. 1 through 4.

Outside, the F-Sport is adorned with a complete set that includes a new streamlined front bumper reinforced with larger air intakes, a rear bumper with a modified diffuser, rear spoiler lip, grille mesh inserts only and special logo.

In the rear-drive model, the car is complete with exterior alloy wheels shod in 235/40/19 19 inch front and 265/35/19 rear tires, which the company is the largest ever to be used in factory Lexus sedan. A four-wheel drive models are combined with all-season tires 235/40/19 in the front and rear.

Unique in the F Sport Package will be two new colors, a Riviera with red glass flakes embedded in the coating liquid and platinum. Other color options include Starfire Pearl, pearl gray and hazy black obsidian.

Inside, the Sport Package adds F treatment design as smooth aluminum knurled finish, perforated leather optional special finish Cabernet red, black roof, aluminum pedals and brand logos.

In addition, the driver receives a new 16-seat power sport that includes a Lexus-first with the side bolsters power thigh support, adjustable backrest and four-way lumbar.

While the F Sport Package 306hp V6 engine out of the 3.5-liter virgin, which improves the chassis of the 350 GS, with a sport-tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), thicker stabilizer bars, changes in hub and new larger front brakes with high friction pads.

As an option, buyers can also meet their F Sport GS with a new Lexus managing dynamic (LDH) in the four-wheel steering system that monitors vehicle speed and the speed, steering angle and speed, and G lateral to calculate the required direction of the rear wheel input to a maximum angle of 2.0 degrees DRS.

Lexus says that at most speeds below 50 mph (80km / h), the front and rear wheels turn in opposite directions, but in certain conditions, at speeds over 50 mph, the front and rear wheels rotating in the same direction.

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2012 Lexus IS-F

Following the recent announcement about the IS-F 2012 in Europe, Lexus has released details of soft updates the series to the U.S. market.

The three repeats of the IS series, including the sedan, convertible and high performance IS-F, remained virtually unchanged for the new model year as improvements are limited to the color characteristics and equipment.

More specifically, the IS sedan receive a palette of pink, pearl gray and hazy smoky granite mica replaces Agate Fire and Frost Mica Glacier Pearl replaces, while the IS convertible, pearl gray exterior nebula replaces smoky granite mica.

Both the sedan and hardtop convertible are offered with a 2.5-liter V6 engine that produces 204 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm, and a 3.5-liter V6 delivers a more powerful 306 hp power at 6,400 rpm and 277 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm.

Finally, after obtaining an updated suspension last year, the IS F 2012 receives a new, larger 19-inch forged wheel design, plus a brand new red leather-trim seats replacing orange combination / Black and the theme of interiors.

The IS F is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine offering 416 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm, connected to a gearbox eight-speed Sport Direct Change.

* Lexus has not released any photos of the 2012 IS range.

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Lexus IS 350C

Lovers looking to offer more customization options, Lexus Car project will take several SEMA Show next week in Las Vegas, including an IS 350C prepared in cooperation with VIP Auto Salon.

The Japanese car specialist began with a unique paint job chameleon that changes color when viewed from different angles. The hardtop convertible Lexus also gets a Seibon carbon fiber hood, aerodynamic kit comprises a front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear hatch spoiler, lights and ornaments.

The IS 350C rides on a lowered suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers and a set of tires 19 inch forged aluminum wrapped chunky Michelin tires.

However, the most important performance modifications are under the hood, where VIP Auto Salon closed by a compressor and a sports exhaust system, which along with the ECU upgrade pushed output to 386 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 372 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm.

SUSPENSION
• TOMS upper shock tower brace
• Lower SPORT F spring game
• September Bilstein Sport Shock F
• F Sport Sway Bar Kit

EXTERIOR
• Package of custom carbon fiber Aero Styling
• It consists of a front spoiler, side diffuser, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, trunk, and eye lines
• Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood
• Custom head light cover
• Custom Chameleon paint by K & W
Huper Optik ceramic • STM movie

INTERIOR
• Custom seats by stitch up
• Carbon Shifter F SPORT
• SPORT F Rugs
• F Sport Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

LIGHTING
• Interior and Exterior VLEDS bulb replacements
• LED package consists of interior, replacement 6k D4S
• HID Fog Light Kit and replacement LED DRL

PERFORMANCE
• Power company Rotex Supercharger kit for Motor Apexi x Vip
• 386hp @ 5,800 rpm 372 lbs-ft @ 5200 rpm
• PTS Joe Z series header back exhaust system
• Accel Intelligent Controller Apexi

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2012 Audi A6

Until now, Consumer Reports [CR] number one choice in the luxury segment mid-size sedan was the Infiniti M37. Not anymore as after evaluating the redesigned Audi A6 2012, the M37 has to share first place with Ingolstadt premium lounge.

The new Audi A6 received an "excellent" with a total score of 93 points. This is a great improvement over the previous model 79 points.

"The redesigned Audi A6 is an impressive car and a pleasure to drive," said senior director of the Center for Consumer Reports Auto Test. Consumer Reports says that the significant improvement is attributed to the combination of renewed model strong acceleration, agile handling and comfortable ride, and its high quality interior and quiet.

Other models included in the Consumer Reports test of mid-size luxury were the Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec, the hybrid Infiniti M35h and the new Saab 9-5.

The diesel engine, 210HP Mercedes, received an "Excellent" road test and is the leader of the new fuel economy in class with 26 mpg beat the M35h hybrid achieved 25 mpg.

The M35h also has an "excellent" rating of proof in general, thanks to its quick acceleration and fuel economy, but received some criticism for its non-linear power delivery and the fact that the handling and braking is less than the standard M37 version.

"The electricity and gas system helps provide rapid acceleration and fuel economy that is on par with some family sedans, four-cylinder, but its power delivery tends to be uneven and abrupt braking and handling and are not until all of the conventional M37, "said Consumer Reports.

Unfortunately for the sick of the Saab brand, the new 9-5 did not score well in Consumer Reports test. It has been praised for its excellent fit and finish inside and agile handling, but its noisy engine, stiff gait, reduced visibility and a slow acceleration resulted in the new Saab model to not receive a "recommended" label.

"The new design of the Saab 9-5 is disappointing in this rarefied class. Share platform with the Buick LaCrosse and Regal, his former GM cousins, but the 9-5 is not up to par, so these models or their competitors "said CR. "Overall, its performance is not high enough to be recommended."

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