Lexus Is 250c - An Overview

Lexus Is 250c - An Overview

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The new Lexus IS 250C is an example of engineering creativity, as it is a combination of sharp styling of the IS saloon range, and convertible. The car provides uncompromised dynamic performance along with top-down driving pleasure. This is the third model in the IS range of Lexus. This car has the best of the petrol, and diesel IS saloons, and the ultra-high performance IS-F.

The Lexus IS 250C is powered with 104bhp (208 DIN hp) 2.5-litre V6 engine with six-speed automatic/manual transmission. It is lavishly styled to minimize wind turbulence while driving without roof. Its extensive revisions to the body and suspension provide a higher level of torsion rigidity. This provides a great ride comfort when the car is in coupe guise. When it is about safety concerns, the IS 250C is tested in independent Euro NCAP crash testing, where it achieved a top five-star rating.

This car is built on the L-finesse design characteristics of the IS saloon with elegant proportions, sweeping lines and contrasting convex and concave surfacing. Though it has close relationship with the saloon, it only shares few common body elements, which are bonnet, headlamps, door handles and door mirrors. All the remaining body panels have been redesigned to harmonize with the folding roof of the convertible. There is also an edition of new fog lamp design, which is integrated in the deep front air dam.

The IS 250C is equipped with high levels of interior luxury and practical innovation to ensure the best on-board entertainment systems work effectively when driving in convertible mode. The low profile front sports seats are heated and ventilated and the rear two full size seats are set 30mm further inboard to optimize headroom and separated by a centre console with integrated cup holders. Interior includes the technologies like automatic climate control, 12 speakers 350W with Mark Levinson stereo surround system, LCD touch screen for the audio and navigation system and 40 GB HDD capacity navigation system.

It requires only 20 seconds for the hardtop to draw back. For this operation, there are 15 motors, and 35 sensors to achieve unparalleled level of smooth, seamless, and silent operation. This operation is activated by a button on the dashboard, and has a unique roof break component, which slows the closing action as the hardtop approaches the top edge of the windscreen.

The design of the car has been kept to achieve the lowest possible drag coefficient with minimal wind turbulence affecting the open cabin. The coupe-convertible has a drag coefficient of 0.29, and it compares favourably with the 0.27 rating for the IS saloon. Special attention has been paid by the engineers to reduce the wind turbulence, and generating the most comfortable airflow characteristics for occupants when the roof is stowed.

The front suspension coil springs and dampers have been fine-tuned to achieve the best ride comfort. The shape of the front anti-roll bar has been adjusted, and the torsion stiffness of the suspension bushing has been reduced.

The Lexus IS 250C offers a world-class safety in both coupe and convertible configuration. The Lexus benefits from the highest content of active and passive safety technology in the segment, including Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) of the Lexus. This Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is specially altered for an open-body car and to ensure shorter stopping distances on split-friction road surfaces, a revised Pre-Crash Safety (PCS) system, and the first twin-chamber passenger front airbag. The car is further improved with a new, larger design side airbag that provides head protection in the event of a side impact.

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