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LEXUS CAR MEDIA GUIDE FOR THE 2009 SEMA SHOW

Lexus marks its return to the 2009 SEMA Show with another impressive selection of exciting custom build cars following its official debut at the 2007 show. This year, Lexus will feature seven vehicles at its exhibit:

• LFA by Lexus
• IS 350C by Fox Marketing
• IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon and Jtuned.com
• IS 350C by 0-60 Magazine and Design Craft Fabrication
• IS 350C F-Sport by TRD
• GS 350 F-Sport by TRD
• IS 300 by David Huang

All of the vehicles will be available for viewing at the Lexus exhibit tent, located outside between the Central and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

LFA by LEXUS

Description

The first Lexus supercar, the LFA serves as the flagship for the F portfolio of Lexus performance models and redefines the supercar for the 21st century. The Lexus F brand complements the core Lexus DNA by emphasizing serious performance. The LFA was carefully developed from a blank canvas by a small and dedicated team of hand-picked engineers that pushed every possible dynamic boundary. All 500 LFA supercars will be hand-assembled by skilled technicians in the "Lexus LFA Works" at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City at a rate of no more than 20 per month.

Highlights

• 4.8L V10 engine that generates 552 horsepower
• Six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox with blazing-quick paddle-activiated shifts
• Lightweight aluminum alloy suspension components complemented by Carbon Ceramic Material brake discs
• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer construction for its chassis and bodywork
• Forged aluminum knuckles and suspension arms, and hollow anti-roll bars 20-inch forged aluminum wheels with asymmectric tread pattern Bridgestone tires

IS 350C by F OX MARKETING

Description

It's not everyday you see an IS 350 C sporting "Foxy Green" paint and a Seibon carbon-fiber rear wing-unless you happen to be Brian Fox of Fox Marketing. With custom IS F front fenders and side skirts, accented with custom black performance wheels by iForged Sprint, this is one IS C that refuses to be ignored.

Highlights

• ProCharger C-2 Blower
• iForged Spring wheel
• F-Sport Big Brakes 14 inch six piston calipers
• Yonaka SPECII 36-way adjustable coilovers
• Custom lip molded front spoiler, IS F front fenders, IS F side skirts, two-inch fender flares, rear bumper flare and SEIBON carbon rear wing

IS 350C by VIP AUTO SALON AND JTUNED.COM

Description

While many custom-car builders prefer extreme designs, VIP Auto Salon and JTuned.com took a more subtle approach with their IS 350 C. Requiring approximately $15,000 and about one and one-half months of hard labor, the Matador Red IS C features a carbon-fiber hood, carbon-fiber trunk spoiler, a high-performance exhaust system, and custom tires and wheels.

Highlights

• Joe Z intake pipe and Performance Tube Systems Joe Z series True Dual Header back exhaust system
• TOMS drop in air filter, linear throttle system and fuel map controller
• Work Gnosis GS3 MDB finish with Hankook Tires Ventus V12
• Down Force, Inc. carbon fiber lip kit, eye lines and trunk spoiler
• Seibon carbon fiber hood, matte black emblems, grille and mirror trim
• Black leather accents supplied by Katzkin with stitching by Coach Auto Style

IS 350C by O-60 MAGAZINE AND DESIGN CRAFT FABRICATION

Description

This isn't your average IS Convertible. It's 0-60 Magazine's IS Coupe, a more aggressive, performance-enhanced luxury two-door.

Highlights

• GReddy Performance exhaust system, engine management computer and gauges
• Advan Racing Lightweight one piece racing wheels with Continental Performance tires
• Brembo Brakes with custom front and rear Big Brake kit (rotors and calipers)
• KW coilover suspension system
• Ings+1 exterior body kit

IS 350C F-SPORT by TRD

Description

As if gracing this IS 350 C with every F-Sport accessory available wasn't enough, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) took it to the next level with a Vibrance Orange Glow candy paint job and ground effects by Five Axis.

Highlights

• F-Sport ten spoke 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport
• F-Sport performance front and rear brake upgrade kit
• F-Sport, shocks, lowering spring set and sway bar set
• Five Axis four-Piece ground effects kit
• PPG Vibrance Orange Glow three-stage candy paint

GS 350 F-SPORT by TRD

Description

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) pushed their GS 350 to the limits, loading it up with virtually every F-SportTM performance accessory available, including an F-Sport lowering spring set and F-Sport performance brakes. Also featured: a four-piece ground effects kit and grille insert by Five Axis and a three-stage Vibrance Orange Glow candy paint job to match their IS C F-Sport.

Highlights

• F-Sport 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Yokohama Advan Sport Ultra-high Performance tires
• F-Sport Performance front and rear brake upgrade kit
• F-Sport shocks and lowering spring set
• Five Axis four-piece ground effects kit and grille insert
• PPG Vibrance Orange Glow three-stage candy paint

IS 300 by DAVID HUANG

Description

David Huang invested over $100,000 in his IS 300 and it shows. Dubbed the "IS 1000," this Lexus SEMA Showcase winner features an estimated 1,000-horsepower engine, custom color-shift Midnight Purple paint, custom body and frame work and custom suspension.

Highlights

• JDM 2004 ARISTO 2JZ-GTE w/ VVTi
• JDM Work 20-inch VS-XX anodized-chrome with BF Goodrich KDW/TA tires
• JDM ENDLESS rotors and calipers
• JDM Zeal Function X's coilovers
• JDM HKS purple sway bars and Kansai rear strut tower bar

Disclaimer:

Some of the vehicles shown are special project cars, modified with non-Genuine Lexus parts and accessories. Modification with these non-Genuine Lexus parts or accessories will void the Lexus warranty, may negatively impact vehicle performance and safety, and may not be street legal.