Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet [Reviews]

A single full hybrid Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet offer one piece, transparent polycarbonate roof will serve the royal carriage official marriage at the marriage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco to Mrs Charlene Wittstock Saturday July 2, 2011.

Equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, Prince Albert LS 600h L offers all the performance and comfort expected of a Lexus badge, and generates much less CO2, NOx and particles than any other comparable vehicle.

"Lexus is proud to present this exceptional size of the hybrid car of HSH Sovereign Prince of Monaco," said Andy Pfeiffenberger Vice President of Lexus Europe. "Our commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility in the Lexus matches well with his interest in Serene Highness' in sustainable development and environmental protection."

State-of-the-art conversion carried out in Belgium by the famous body builder Carat Duchatelet closely with Lexus engineers in Brussels. It took more than 2000 hours. The fundamental aim of the project was to ensure that the finished car to maintain the level of quality and diversity of nature in all Lexus, while maintaining all performance, safety and dynamic properties of the original LS 600h L.

"We have 40 years of experience makes armored vehicles, and extended to heads of state, royalty and VVIPs around the world," said Benoit Ceulemans, Executive Director of Corporate Development, Duchatelet Carat. "However, this is a landmark project for us. It 'the first time they are publicly associated with a project as prestigious and memorable event."

The conversion process began with extensive calculations of computer-aided design, simulation and modeling 3-D. Strengthening the range of applications required in the body of the last structures of honeycomb, kevlar and carbon fiber in order to maintain chassis rigidity and torsional stiffness after removal of the roof and pillars.

Parts made of composite materials require high temperatures for curing. These components have been literally "cooked" in the bare chassis specially prepared in an oven. As a result, much of the first car had to be completely disassembled, involving removal of about 20,000 mechanical parts, electronic components and interior features and furnishings. Reassembly is carried out under the close supervision of Lexus engineering team to ensure consistency with the original specifications and performance of the vehicle.

Painting and polishing is a key step prior to assembly. The royal wedding LS 600h L is finished in elegant midnight blue livery, which was applied manually using multiple layers of a measure, ecological water-based paint.

The transparent roof was a challenge as well as the design, because the big one, without the reinforcements and the pillars, and its production, which has sought the cooperation of the vendor specializing in Lexus, the same elements of the aviation industry. Detachable roof was built in France, one of the world's leading transparent-productions. This is a company mainly provides highly specialized complex parts of an exceptionally high specification, such as a windshield helicopter and fighter canopies.

The roof is a simple, lightweight polycarbonate, just 8 mm thick and weighs only 26 kg. Attached to the box on the Lexus through two intermediate pieces, allowing full visibility inside and outside the vehicle.

Before the development of transparent roof itself, a structure model honeycomb and carbon fiber were used to validate the form, structural integrity and a perfect fit to the vehicle body within the tolerances of less than 1 mm. With a complete design, was the extreme precision of production carried out by robotic tools that processed the final canopy of a fully automated process.

The final phase of this conversion only the LS 600h L, assembly and finishing, the team included 10 people with the Lexus engineers, who work full time for more than two weeks, so that each part of the vehicle meets the high quality and refinement.

On the wedding day, the Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet be used by the royal couple to visit the Principality after the ceremony. The tour will lead the Palace of the Rock to the harbor and along the Boulevard Albert I at Sainte Devote church where, as is tradition, the princess leave her bridal bouquet Monegasques ahead. For most of this trip, the car is operating in full zero emission mode, driving under the power of the electric motor alone, thus confirming the environmental benefits of Lexus Hybrid Drive.

With the end of the celebration, the only Lexus Landaulet will be first shown at the Media Center and later at the Oceanographic Museum, where visitors can see a remarkable reminder of an opportunity.

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Lexus LFA (2011) -Reviews

The new Lexus LFA is an important moment in the story of two Lexus and development of the supercar. A true "blade" design, Lexus LFA was created by a small engineers, and dedicated fans whose achievement has been to expand the boundaries of technology and engineering of materials at each stage of producing a car like no other has made the flagship Lexus.

Built using advanced technology of carbon fiber, are rear-wheel drive powered by a Lexus LFA measure at high speed 552bhp 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, adapted to a rear-mounted six-speed automatic sequentially, giving 200 mph-Performance Plus.

In the words of the Chief Engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi, "The Lexus LFA is a pure racing car, a machine designed to achieve one goal - to offer a superb driving experience over the last decade, we have pushed all boundaries to pursuing this goal, and I do. think we've created the most driver orientated car we have. "

Carbon Fiber Construction

Keep the vehicle's weight to an absolute minimum was one of the crucial elements in the development of the Lexus LFA and this led to the decision to use aluminum for the automotive design to advanced Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for the chassis and body.

In addition, Lexus has decided to carbon fiber structure must be built into the house rather than through a third party vendor. In doing so, based on the heritage of Toyota Motor Corporation in fabric technology to push the limits of their technical skills, the development of new carbon fiber fabric and a laser system for monitoring the integrity of the material.

Four times the strength of aluminum, carbon fiber Lexus LFA provides an incredibly rigid and strong, and also produces great advantages of weight saving of around 100kg is equivalent to an aluminum frame. CFRP accounted for 65 percent of the body-in-white, aluminum alloy used for the remaining 35 percent.

Unlike some of the vehicles on the market that the use of CFRP construction, the Lexus LFA uses the same advanced technology to promote high-tech resin space programs of its weight and unmatched resistance properties.

ENGINE

Heart Lexus LFA is a custom-made, naturally aspirated V10 engine that sets new standards for compact, lightweight architecture and scintillating performance. From the beginning, it was decided, the engine should have a capacity of 4805 cc, developing 552bhp and crying REV 9000-rpm red line. 72 degrees between the cylinder heads is to achieve an ideal balance between the engine exceptionally smooth, the same individual, electronically controlled throttle bodies for each cylinder gives excellent throttle response.

Using a system of dry-sump lubrication allows the block can be placed deep in the engine compartment, lower center of gravity of the car and inertia, and allowing the engine to handle sustained, high-speed cornering.

V10 generates torque of 480nm at 6800 rpm, 90 percent, which is available from 3700 rpm to 9000 rpm red line, thanks to the Dual VVT-i technology, equal length exhaust manifolds, and in large quantities, 12-hole injectors. This gives a burning-in to listen to the acceleration at all speeds of the engine and transmission: a zero-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph.

Weighing 1480 kg, the Lexus LFA a power to weight ratio of 373bhp per tonne, while the specific power of 115bhp per liter is among the highest of any current supercar, aided by a high compression ratio 0:01, low friction optimized internal consumption and exhaust.

Despite its power, the V10 is a lesson in a compact and lightweight, about the same size as a regular V8 and weighs about as much conventional V6. It is as reliable and refined than any other energy plan Lexus and more than Euro 5.

The engine was developed in collaboration with Yamaha through the partnership established in collaboration between Toyota Motor Corporation and the Japanese specialist engineering company.

SOUND

Lexus LFA is note acoustic intake and exhaust systems are specially calibrated to provide an impressive "soundtrack", which expresses extreme performance of the car, both outside and inside the cabin. Mentioned by the team sound like "Harmony Octave" is inspired by the sound of a Formula 1 engine at full capacity and is opposed to it, any car from the road, with different qualities harmonics created by the engine moves to the maximum 9000 rpm.

BRAKES

The Lexus LFA is one of the most advanced and powerful braking and equipped with a production car that is suitable to meet the demands of its 200 miles per hour, more performance.

Disc brakes are carbon ceramic material (CCM), which is lighter, as well as provide consistency in all circumstances. The front discs are 390 mm in diameter and 34 mm thick, grabbed six-piston calipers in aluminum, rear discs measure 306 millimeters in diameter, are 28 mm thick and have four pot calipers. All use a high friction pads microns, produced exclusively for use with CCM brakes.

Exterior design

Dictated by the layout engine before the battle medium, long and short overhangs, sophisticated aerodynamics and cockpit floor, the flow of the roof lines on a windowsill Lexus LFA convex to concave transparent online. And its low weight and high strength carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP) has also given designers greater freedom to create shapes, curves and edges that would not have been possible with the metal.

Styling, however, the true principles of the L-finesse, the project presented to all current Lexus models. Form follows function, as evidenced by the number of air intakes and aerodynamic details, and even the design of the side mirrors, air-shaped channel in the back of the car to the rear access.

INTERIOR

Low cabin is divided into three areas: mechanics, which involves the construction of a skeleton of the car, living man, with two seats placed at the very center of the car, and driving area, a high-tech equipment that meets the 'driver and the car.

The cabin is built by hand, with a pilot focused on ergonomics. The seats, upholstered in leather and Alcantara, offer high-quality half back and support you need for a car capable of 200 mph-plus performance. Cut the echoes of advanced materials used in the Lexus LFA structure in which the exposed areas as well as Matt and gloss carbon fiber. Trim details should be finished in brushed metal and the floor-hinged gas and brake pedals are made of forged aluminum. Like the exterior, the owners can choose from a variety of colors and details of the interior according to your taste.

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Concept Lexus LF-GH (2011)

Lexus LF-A Concept GH will make its world debut in 2011 in New York International Auto Show. "For this concept, Lexus engineers studied the properties are often contradictory and difficult to achieve together," said Kengo Matsumoto, General Manager, Design Division, Lexus, Toyota Motor Corporation. "A charming design the Lexus LF-HT is studying the possibility to balance the concept of what is usually the opposite properties, such as style and functionality."

Working with a sheet of paper, the designers at Lexus Division design perfectly combine style compatibility, performance, efficiency and environment at a premium Grand Touring Sedan trying to take advantage of advanced new technologies.

The team explored how a great looking sedan on the tour would stop and on the road, and what design approaches can work to offer an extraordinary combination of attributes. They came up with a design that combines elements of hard and soft and energetic and relaxing.

Through this exercise, the definition of L-Finesse design philosophy mark since 2001 has been refined and has evolved to include a bolder, clearer projection of what could be a premium car in the modern world. The result is the Lexus LF-GH concept that broadcasts original thoughts and ideas that will migrate to the future Lexus cars in the world.

"Customers have been waiting for a bold concept such as Lexus," said Mark Templin, Lexus Division Group Vice President and General Manager. "We look forward to their return and to integrate some of these design features exciting Lexus cars in the future. "

Inside Merciful

Behind the glass tinted dark hints of a completely new, future Lexus interiors to be seen. Cabin on the Concept Lexus LF-GH is a product of a thorough examination of every detail, with the aim of making an interior that is focused on the driver.

The driver belongs to a few meters panel area with excellent visibility and intuitive usability of the console. The new analog clock with a three-dimensional face, a watch is modern and luxurious Premium Luxury Brand, is a focal point of the interior design, and represents a change in the Lexus design philosophy '.

Fences, high quality materials and rich detail finely honed contribute to the driver and the passenger compartment in line with the idea of ​​a genuine Gran Turismo sedan. This is an interior designed to meet the needs of customers, who know the true quality, and are particular about the details.

Hybrid

Blue LED badges Lexus Hybrid Drive located on the tailgate of the signal, the front grille and an intention to give equal amounts of fuel economy and performance as required. The rear exhaust tips for mixing a sculptural very clean, finished look, minimizing the presence of the exhaust system, suggesting that the flow of exhaust gases will be significantly reduced. Taken together, treatment emphasizes that this hybrid concept is designed to meet the exceptionally low emissions future.

Lexus LF-GH design engineering support to change current notions of power, efficiency, safety and environment in a luxury car luxury.

"Although only a concept, we expect the LF-Gh resonate with our customers around the world, and to communicate our intention to promote new ideas on the face of Lexus in the coming years," Matsumoto said.

In the tradition of Grand Touring

With the LF-GH, Lexus takes the idea of ​​the Gran Turismo coupe one step further. The GH-LF is designed for high performance concept will provide a mobile experience of driving, comfort and transport of different people at higher speeds for driving long distance. It combines a strong presence and focus on emotional appeal and functional features that provide greater comfort, plus a practical capacity to bring personal items and luggage need to extend the distance. While maintaining ride comfort serene, is a car designed to inspire and fascinate a driver accumulates hours behind the wheel.

The bold stance, large is consistent with the goal of inspiring excellence dynamics on the road. Basically, these are the proportions of a sedan agile, responsive platform built on a rear point. The distinctive design of the greenhouse effect long has the potential to benefit passengers a functional and spacious interior for four passengers, cargo area large and excellent forward visibility.

LEDs indicate the extent and scope of new materials, electronics and dynamic systems that fit this concept vehicle with the state of the art performance, ride control and safety devices. Overall, the style of the Lexus LF-GH includes the definition of a true Grand touring sedan from Lexus might be.

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Lexus IS 350 F Sport (2011) -Reviews

Helping IS models, traction and stability is the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). More advanced than any other traction and stability systems, VDIM is designed to predict the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and help correct the situation of a combination of braking and throttle control. VDIM integration provides precise control of electric power steering (EPS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and engine torque (via the throttle electronically controlled). The driver can be released through the VSC, "TRAC Off" switch, which can be useful in certain situations.

Lexus è Quello di scelta della sua Ampliar the sports sedan popolare è una linea del 2011, aggiungendo 306-cavalli Trazione a Lexus IS 350 (AWD) provides e modello una nuova F pacchetto Sport, the IS 250 / 350 Trazione a posteriori (RWD ). Front stile e rivisto posteriore per tutti i modelli affinare IS per il 2011. Inoltre, the IS sedan funzionalità minori cambiamenti interni.

Une nouvelle et pare-chocs de calenders distinguish the Lexus IS sport Berlin pour 2011, que mutandis the arrière, les modèles montrent une nouvelle couvre feu arrière et la conception d'échappement revisé. Nouveau phares HID avec feux de série sont diurnes à LED sur la Lexus IS 350 IS et disponibles pour 250th Conformité avec attention au détail Lexus, les modèles 2011 sont d'une nouvelle conception teams standard de 17 pouces et en option de roues 18 pouces, choix de couleurs avec a Extérieures revisé.

Lexus IS 350 AWD model with the IS 250 AWD, which has been a 30 per cent (nationally), IS 250 in sales, because the model. Now, the IS customers may be four-wheel drive with traction and grip the Lexus IS 350 to improve performance.

Inside, special sporting F heated front seats are equipped with a microfiber insert special forces and the leather side to provide more grip for the driver and passenger when cornering. The package also adds R Sport badging at the wheel, gear knob and door sills scuff plates.

Sport F pacchetto valido per il 2011 è 250 / 350 RWD IS F if Ispir went ultra-saloon prestazioni che combined Sospensione speciali e dello sterzo ottimizzazione the e ruote da 18 di Tocchi pollici distintivo design. Per dare the IS 250 F-350 e modello di comportamento Sport Package Labbro dello sportivo e anteriore spoiler spoiler laying posteriori e Cerchi in lega da 18 pollici, super-dark chrome. Matching è anche una calandra e più nuovi Cromata Scura ultrasuoni esterno è disponibile color blu con combinazione in F-Sport Package.

Engine / Transmission / Transmission / Performance

The IS 250's 2.5-liter V6 delivers 204 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 185 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4800 rpm. Lexus IS 350 3.5-liter V6 offers a more powerful 306 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 277 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. It is 350 RWD model can accelerate from zero to 60 km / h in just 5.3 seconds. Both engines employ Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which controls the timing on both camshafts intake and exhaust.

Outre sa big plus cylindrée, the moteur V6 de 3.5 liters également en ce qu'elle if distinguishes augment injection directe de carburant avec des injecteurs de carburant du port. Dans des conditions de charge et Légère moyenne, ces injecteurs supplémentaires aider à une production brûlure précis, de la puissance et the optimization effectiveness. A système d'échappement double back-pressure réduit à des régimes moteur plus élèves.

Advanced kuusivaihteinen asennettu ohjauspyörän automaattivaihteisto mela ja Mallia is Vaihdevivut vakiona AWD Lexus IS 350 is 250. IS 250 is Theravada vakiona muuttavia Takaveto käsivalintainen kuusivaihteinen mela-shift joss automaattinen vaihteisto tarjota vaihtoehtona.

Chassis / Body / Suspension / Wheels / Brakes

Lexus IS-malleissa urheilullinen ajokokemus mutt tarjoaa Myos Notker, hiljainen ajomatka. Kaksoispoikittaistukivarsijousitus etujousitus multilink yes yes takajousitus käyttää korkealuokkaisesta teräksestä alumiinista Komponenter vähentää jousittamaton paino. Hienostunut mono tube iskunvaimentimet integroida usean lehtiä lineaarinen ohjausventtiiliä optimoida vaimennusvoimaa seka sisäinen rebound jouset kiinteämpi kehonhallintaa heikentämättä ajomukavuutta.

Helping IS models, traction and stability is the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). More advanced than any other traction and stability systems, VDIM is designed to predict the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and help correct the situation of a combination of braking and throttle control. VDIM integration provides precise control of electric power steering (EPS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and engine torque (via the throttle electronically controlled). The driver can be released through the VSC, "TRAC Off" switch, which can be useful in certain situations.

Disponibles pour toutes roues Motrices système the IS 250 and 350 each traction assurent supplémentaire sous diverses conditions de conduite. A Planet in central différentiel et de type humide a multi-disques d'avant-arrière embrayage, Distribution d'énergie. Le système de 70 pour cent Normalement envoie de la puissance aux roues arrière available fournie pour les Avantages de performances et d'une voiture RWD will vary the split-couple de rapport de 30:70 à 50:50 en réponse à des conditions de conduite et Decisions les du conducteur. The stratégie du système de contrôle électronique de traction intégrale tels que prend des intrants the angle de direction et de l'activité de gaz combiné avec les pilote de la vitesse des Signaux véhicule et des roues de Capteurs lacet.

Exterior design

Lexus IS 350 is equipped with the braking system with larger front and rear ventilated discs and aluminum calipers on the front with four pistons. Standard all-season performance tires, 225/45R17 front and 245/45R17 rear (225/45R17 on IS 250 and IS 350 AWD). Eighteen-inch wheels are available.

Lexus IS sedan aimed at Staerk familie med Lexus GS ligh modellerne men etablere udpræget egne Identitet LEADERS sports. In særlig lang og bred holdning akselafstand, med kombineret trukket stramt Karrosserie give-er in atletisk, JEV-stil sultne sofistikeret endnu. Kropp Omhyggeligt Kontur Formed in subtle anderumpe Buede bagklappen-og "kick luft" in baglygter På bidrage until koefficient træk lav 0.28 (CD).

An extremely rigid body structure is the starting point for controlling noise intrusion. Noise strategically placed materials, including special window and door seals, acoustic windshield and asphalt, take over from there.

Interior Design

The multi-information display located in the speedometer integrates an onboard computer and oil maintenance reminder and system warnings, all grouped in one place. When equipped with Intuitive Park Assist available (IPA), the display can show a car icon with the location and distance of objects detected near the bumpers.

E 'lussuosa cabina modelli' smart display progettato Caratteristiche e che sono facili da Controlli vedere e da usare. Luminoso, a pochi metri Optitron chiara ed elegante rifinitura metallica, disponibile presso o the Assetto Maple top, promuovere sportivo elegant ambiente. Premium internal materials attenzione ai dettagli e per meticolosa trasmettere Lexus identity.



F Sport Performance Accessories

Lexus offers a selection of accessories for the IS F Sport Performance models, including parts to improve performance, such as alloy wheels 19 inch forged, upgrades, brakes, suspension systems, air intake, exhaust system and much more. F Sport Performance Accessories by Lexus USA are manufactured by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). When installed by an authorized dealer, accessories are covered under warranty for 12 months or the balance of new vehicle warranty, whichever is greater.

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