Lexus IS-F Overview

MSRP Range:
$56,610 Get Real Dealer Pricing
Bodystyles:
Sedan
Transmissions:
8-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains:
Rear Wheel Drive

In 2005, Toyota, through Lexus, declared war on BMW and vowed to match the de factor standard for the world's Ultimate Driving Machine horsepower to horsepower. While Lexus all-new "L-Finesse" design surprised both press and consumers used to the brand's more conservative image, test drives quickly showed that, underneath, Lexus was, again, more for cruising on the highway than spirited driving.The Lexus IS F smashed that image. Equipped with a 5-liter V-8 engine that generates more than 400 horsepower and over 371 lb-ft of torque, the IS F further showed it was a contender with its wider stance, sports-tuned suspension, and superb brake...In 2005, Toyota, through Lexus, declared war on BMW and vowed to match the de factor standard for the world's Ultimate Driving Machine horsepower to horsepower. While Lexus all-new "L-Finesse" design surprised both press and consumers used to the brand's more conservative image, test drives quickly showed that, underneath, Lexus was, again, more for cruising on the highway than spirited driving.The Lexus IS F smashed that image. Equipped with a 5-liter V-8 engine that generates more than 400 horsepower and over 371 lb-ft of torque, the IS F further showed it was a contender with its wider stance, sports-tuned suspension, and superb brake system. Eight speed transmission keeps the high-revving engine in the right zone while well-bolstered seats reminds drivers the IS F is not cruiser like the rest of the line. Yet the car is not bruising to drive; it is a Lexus, after all. This includes gas mileage: the IS F delivers a respectable 16 mpg city and 23 mpg on the highway.Starting price for the Lexus IS F is a cool $56,000. Click to read more
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Lexus ES350 Overview

MSRP Range:
$34,320 Get Real Dealer Pricing
Bodystyles:
Sedan
Transmissions:
6-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains:
Front Wheel DriveThe Lexus ES350 model for the 2007 edition is a sedan that incorporates the quality, styling, and engineering the Lexus has become known for. This redesigned model has been made quieter and a smooth running vehicle. It is not a Lexus answer to a sports model. That area was already covered for Lexus and the ES350 was designed to fill a perceived gap in the sedan model line-up.The ES350 has a powerful engine and the ability to accelerate when necessary. It does not do this with sports type design, but with a sedan design that belies its ability to do what a sports model is built for. The ES350 just carries this out with a dignified...The Lexus ES350 model for the 2007 edition is a sedan that incorporates the quality, styling, and engineering the Lexus has become known for. This redesigned model has been made quieter and a smooth running vehicle. It is not a Lexus answer to a sports model. That area was already covered for Lexus and the ES350 was designed to fill a perceived gap in the sedan model line-up.The ES350 has a powerful engine and the ability to accelerate when necessary. It does not do this with sports type design, but with a sedan design that belies its ability to do what a sports model is built for. The ES350 just carries this out with a dignified and comfortable sedan design.The ES350 come with a silky smooth V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine is so quiet that the driver wonders if it is running. Try it for yourself and be impresses. Click to read more

Ferrari 599 Overview

The Ferrari 599 is a two seat coupe that powers ahead of the competition in the market for premium priced sports cars. The 612 horsepower V12 engine allows this vehicle to push your need for speed to the limit in a hurry. This car hits 62 miles per hour from a dead stop in 3.7 seconds, pushing the claim by other sports cars for supremacy in terms of raw speed. The top speed on most versions of this model hits above 200 miles per hour. The reason why the vehicle is so swift on its wheels is the lightweight construction and aerodynamics incorporated at construction. The Ferrari 599 utilizes C pillars on the vehicle?s side panels to push...The Ferrari 599 is a two seat coupe that powers ahead of the competition in the market for premium priced sports cars. The 612 horsepower V12 engine allows this vehicle to push your need for speed to the limit in a hurry. This car hits 62 miles per hour from a dead stop in 3.7 seconds, pushing the claim by other sports cars for supremacy in terms of raw speed. The top speed on most versions of this model hits above 200 miles per hour. The reason why the vehicle is so swift on its wheels is the lightweight construction and aerodynamics incorporated at construction. The Ferrari 599 utilizes C pillars on the vehicle?s side panels to push air in the right direction. A strong aluminum chassis frame and an electromagnetic suspension damper allow your vehicle to hit bumps without slowing down. The 11 cubic feet of luggage space in the rear is a surprising amount of room for a vehicle in its class. Click to read more

The Acura TSX was introduced to the American public in April 2003. This vehicle is considered an entry level luxury car and competes against some of the biggest names in the business such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Volvo, Mercury, and of course Lexus. The Acura TSX is a four door sedan and many have said that it filled in the gap in the lineup that the Integra had left open.Starting in 2006 the Acura TSX was the smallest sedan in the Acura lineup. This vehicle features a 2.4 liter I4 engine that produces 205 horsepower. The TSX has a 17.1 US gallon fuel capacity and features a six speed manual transmission or optional five...The Acura TSX was introduced to the American public in April 2003. This vehicle is considered an entry level luxury car and competes against some of the biggest names in the business such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Volvo, Mercury, and of course Lexus. The Acura TSX is a four door sedan and many have said that it filled in the gap in the lineup that the Integra had left open.Starting in 2006 the Acura TSX was the smallest sedan in the Acura lineup. This vehicle features a 2.4 liter I4 engine that produces 205 horsepower. The TSX has a 17.1 US gallon fuel capacity and features a six speed manual transmission or optional five speed transmission. Many consumers find the front wheel drive layout very appealing, as well. In 2006 the vehicle was given a new engine, which is what brought the horsepower up from 195 horsepower to the current 205 horsepower. Click to read more

Acura RDX Overview

The Acura RDX is a relatively new vehicle to the Acura lineup. The RDX is the company's first compact luxury crossover sport utility vehicle. Acura allowed the world to get its first glimpse of the RDX at the New York Auto Show in 2006, with the vehicle going on sale in August of the same year. The RDX competes with well known vehicles such as the BMW X3 as well as the Land Rover LR2.The RDX is unique because it is the first turbocharged gasoline engine in the Acura lineup. The engine is a 2.3 liter I4 K23A1 and features an aluminum construction as well as an i-VTEC head, and dual balance shafts. The Acura RDX features 240bph@ 6000...The Acura RDX is a relatively new vehicle to the Acura lineup. The RDX is the company's first compact luxury crossover sport utility vehicle. Acura allowed the world to get its first glimpse of the RDX at the New York Auto Show in 2006, with the vehicle going on sale in August of the same year. The RDX competes with well known vehicles such as the BMW X3 as well as the Land Rover LR2.The RDX is unique because it is the first turbocharged gasoline engine in the Acura lineup. The engine is a 2.3 liter I4 K23A1 and features an aluminum construction as well as an i-VTEC head, and dual balance shafts. The Acura RDX features 240bph@ 6000 rotations per minute with a torque of 260 feet per pound at 4500 rotations per minute. Many people like the Acura RDX because it gets relatively good gas mileage, getting 19 miles to the gallon in the city and 23 miles to the gallon on the highway. Click to read more

Acura's best-selling sedan gets a complete re-do for 2009. Base models get a 3.5 liter V6 and front-wheel-drive, while the SH-AWD model features a 3.7 liter V6 and all-wheel-drive. Bolder styling and an updated navigation system -- complete with real-time traffic and weather radar -- are among the TL's new features.
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Aston Martin DB9

The Aston Martin DB9, is a Grand tourer launched by the Aston Martin company in 2004. This was the first new car to be built at Aston's new Gaydon facility. The "DB" part of the name comes from David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a large part of its history. This model, the Aston Martin DB9, was designed by Ian Callum and finished by his successor, Henrik Fisker, was meant to supersede the now-discontinued Aston Martin DB7, which started production in 1994.You can have the Aston Martin DB9 in two versions. The coupe and the "Volante" convertible, each boasting a 450 bhp, 6.0 litre V12, which has been lifted straight out of the V12 Vanquish and seems to have lost 10 bhp along the way. People say that Aston Martin believed that this car was such a quantum leap from the DB7 that they named it DB9 instead of DB8, as it was that much better than the DB7. As of 2004 production was said to be up to five thousand units a year which is roughly the same as its closest rivals, the Ferrari 360 Modena and Porsche 911 Turbo.
In 2006, Aston Martin introduced a "Sports Pack" which includes increased structural stiffness, lighter forged aluminum wheels, lower (by 6mm) ride height, revised spring and damepr rates and the like. The upgrades address the criticisms to the car as expressed by some automotive journals, in particular the UKs Evo Magazine