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The 2012 Lexus IS F gets some improvements

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Yudy

The social benefits of Lexus model with exclusive permission from the LFA, the IS F. This model, based on four-door sedan, develops 426 horsepower at 6,600 RPM. And is that under the bonnet lurks a V8 4969 cc engine capacity, capable of generating a pair of 505 Nm at 5,200 rpm.

These figures allow us to get an idea of ​​the potential rival of Mercedes C63 AMG and BMW M3 Sedan, come from Japan. But now, to keep up against its rivals, the Lexus IS F 2012 receives a few modifications that will improve their dynamic behavior.

The motor does not change anything, it is like when launched. The improvements come in change in the triangle formed by the suspension, shocks and tires. The aim of the changes in the suspensions, has been getting less radical and more usable in day to day.

 The 2012 Lexus IS F features new front shocks so brand Sachs monotube type compression ratio has gone from a 86N/mm 82N/mm that improve the performance at high speed. On the other hand are mounted on larger diameter stabilizer bars.

In the rear suspension, while maintaining the same shock as before, now it has hardened the whole 5%. The tires also are new and are signed by the prestigious BBS. Are 19 inches and 225/40R19 tires fit on the front and 255/35R19 in the rear.

Aesthetically, the only change tire also is found in the interior and the upholstery is leather and has a new combination bicolor.

These are small changes, but enough to keep you in front of the M3 and C63 AMG also take time without receiving change. The Lexus IS F is capable of reaching 270 km / h top speed and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds.

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