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Auto Unveil: Lexus set to reveal IS350C F-Sport Special Edition

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Lexus is set to unveil an all new F-Sport Special Edition model of their IS350C hard-top convertible, which will feature equipment from Lexus’ F-Sport line.

The Lexus IS350C F-Sport Special Edition will be a limited edition model packed with performance and styling accessories and equipment from Lexus’ F-Sport line. The IS350C F-Sport will come in only two colors, Tungsten Pearl or Obsidian. The exterior features new 19-inch forged alloy wheels, F-Sport badges and a unique F-Sport grille

With the suspension now possessing a sway bar, Lexus has given the Special Edition a new set of shocks from Bilstein and new springs that reduce the ride height by one inch. The wheels are also now wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Upgraded brakes are also part of the package. Performance remains unchanged though, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 306bhp left untouched.

Interior, Lexus has given the IS350C F-Sport black leather-trimmed seats with contrasting blue stitching and a leather-wrapped shift knob and embroidered floor mats with the F-Sport logo.

Other ’special edition’ includes heated and ventilated front seats with wood trim, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), headlamp washers and Lexus Navigation. The IS350C F-Sport Special Edition will be limited to just 100 units.

Auto Tune: Brabus gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 788bhp

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Brabus, the German tuner has upgraded the Mercedes -Benz E-Class Coupe, giving it a whopping 788bhp with a V12 Biturbo engine.

Brabus calls its creation the EV12 Coupe Gran Turismo, and the car is capable of producing 788bhp and an incredible 1420Nm of torque. This allows the Brabus EV12 Gran Turismo to go from 0-100km/h in under 4 seconds, 0-200km/h in 9.9 seconds, 0-300km/h in 23.9 seconds, and reach its electronically-limited top speed of 350km/h.

Brabus upgraded the Mercedes-Benz’s 5.5-litre V12 to 6.3-litres, by installing a new crankshaft, larger cylinder bore and bigger pistons, as well as tinkering with the electronics, and of course, by adding its twin-turbo, called the Brabus SV12R Biturbo.

With the 5-speed automatic transmission, the power is transmitted that has been reinforced and enhanced with a high-performance limited slip differential for the rear-wheel drive system. Brabus has also installed a new air intake system and a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts.

Brabus has also given the EV12 a new body kit made from carbon fibre, with the front sports fender with integrated air vents helping to reduce aerodynamic lift. Integrated LED daytime running lights and a coil-over suspension with adjustable ride height are also among the modifications, as are high-performance brakes and 19-inch rims

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