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Friday, November 6, 2009

An Overview Of Lexus LS

By Danny Green

The modern time is the era of commuting through latest luxurious cars, and not just by foot any more. Over the decades that have passed, vehicles are not just a luxury any more, but an item in the priority list. Varying numbers of cars with different models, and characteristics are continuously being designed by automobile manufacturers to satisfy the needs of people. This item comes with a good price, and since it has become a necessity, people need to purchase the finest of all. Specifically designed, and manufactured for the needs of such people, is the Lexus LS.

Characteristics of good car can be its classy exterior, strong engine capacity, relaxing interiors, and many others. Lexus LS is a combination of all these qualities, which people look for in their car. Hence, it makes the Lexus LS to be the ideal selection for car purchasers.

Four series of the car have been produced up until now, offering different models in different years. The Toyota Motor Corporation launched the initial model of Lexus LS in the year 1989. This foundation model of the Lexus LS comprises of sedan style body with four-doors, and an engine present in the front. Two options are available for buyers to choose from; they can buy either an all wheel drive or the rear wheel drive.

From the years 1989 until 1994, the first series of Lexus LS model continued to live. Not only local, but also foreign buyers were interested in purchasing this world-class luxury car. Ichiro Suzuki, the designer of this model, supervised the engineering and is acknowledged for his design. He managed to create this fast drive car with a superb engine, classic body, and great comfort, all alone.

The Japanese Lexus LS is said to be on the top of the list when it comes to luxury cars. Comprising a V8 engine, this Lexus LS 460 is equipped with an 8- speed automatic transmission along with self-parking engineering. By the year 1990, advancements were extended to the model by attiring a 4 litre 1 UZ FE V8 engine, generating a power of 190 KW and a torque of 353 N/m.

The second generation of the Lexus LS production marks the years 1994 to 2000. The first model under this category had similar attributes, and characteristics except for the fact that it offered a longer wheelbase. The engine has the capability to produce 194-kilo watts of power, and 366 Newton metres of torque. The model in this generation was 95-kilo grams lighter in weight than the previous one, and could easily go from zero to 100 KMs in 7.5 seconds.

In January 2000, the introduction of the third series was made, which comprised of new enhanced features, such as a 4.3 litre three UZ-FE engines that were able to create a power of 216 KW, and a force of 434 Nm. Within a period of just 6.7 seconds, the car had the ability of moving from zero to 100 Km per hour.

The fourth generation model was launched in 2005 as a model for 2006. This was equipped with gasoline electric engine. The vehicle is offered in two engines- 4.6 litre 1UR-FSE V8, and the 4.6 litre 1UR-FE V8 engine. It is also offered with the 8-speed AA80E automatic transmission. - 21396

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