SHARPER HANDLING, SWEETER SOUNDS FOR 2010 LEXUS IS F

Sharper handling, new high-tech features and a cool new all-white interior lead the list of improvements and changes for Lexus’s ultra-high-performance IS F for 2010.

Limited slip differential

As announced at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, the full-blooded sports saloon gains the benefit of a new limited slip differential. Fitted as standard, it gives the IS F significantly better traction and stability in high-speed cornering: Lexus test engineers were able to improve the car’s lap time around the Fuji International Speedway by a full two seconds.

The Torsen unit is robust enough to handle the 505Nm delivered by the IS F’s 5.0-litre V8 engine, automatically directing drive torque to the rear wheel with the most grip. Out-and-out performance is unchanged, with the IS F capable of nought to 62mph acceleration in 4.8 seconds and a top speed (electronically limited) of 168mph.

HDD satellite navigation

In keeping with Lexus’s reputation for effective use of advanced technologies, the IS F is fitted with a new satellite navigation system, powered by a 40GB hard disc drive (HDD). It is one of the fastest-responding and most accurate guidance systems on the market, giving full-map coverage across Europe, with automatic links to local traffic information data to ensure efficient route planning.

The HDD also provides an on-board ”sound library” function, with 10GB of disc space available for owners to store tracks from CD – space enough for around 2,000 songs.

DAB audio

The tuner in the IS F’s 14-speaker Mark Levinson 5.1 surround sound system has been upgraded to receive DAB digital broadcasts and a USB port has been added (in addition to the Aux-in jack), to allow for fully integrated connection of portable digital music players.

New leather interior and alloy wheel options
IS F can be ordered with a new white leather interior in place of the standard black finish and with new mesh-design 19-inch alloy wheels instead of the standard 10-spoke design. Both are no-cost options.

Prices

The 2010 Lexus IS F is on sale now, priced £55,995 on-the-road.

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This and further Lexus information and pictures can be downloaded from the Lexus media website on: http://www.lexusgb-press.co.uk or through www.newspress.co.uk

For further information contact one of the following:

Richard Seymour on 01737 367272 or by e-mail at richard.seymour@lgb.lexus.co.uk
Michael Valvo on 01737 367264 or by e-mail at michael.valvo@lgb.lexus.co.uk
Erica Haddon on 01737 367308 or by e-mail at erica.haddon@lgb.lexus.co.uk
David Crouch on 01737 367307 or by e-mail at david.crouch@lgb.lexus.co.uk
Scott Brownlee on 01737 367266 or by e-mail at scott.brownlee@lgb.lexus.co.uk

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