Lexus IS Convertible

Lexus IS Convertible Front Side View

Lexus IS Convertible Front Angle View

Lexus IS Convertible Front View

Lexus IS Convertible Side View

The Lexus IS 250C and IS 350C seamlessly expressive refinement of a hard-top convertible with the quiet and comfort of a coupe. After its introduction in 2010, which is convertible to drive car enthusiasts with an extraordinary request and receive interior and exterior updates for 2011.

For improved efficiency, the optional High Intensity Discharge (HID) are now packed with new headlights, LED daytime running lights. Deep Sea Mica enriched convertible outside and the color palette replaces Ultrasonic Blue.

Within the IS convertible will receive black and silver metallic trim ready for its refined style and sport supplement. Vehicles with the optional Luxury Package can now be equipped with Saddle Tan interior or light gray selections besides black.

The IS Convertible models feature the same powertrain as the IS saloon. The IS 350C’s 3.5-liter V6 delivers exhilarating performance with an outstanding 306 horsepower at 6,400 rpm, 277 lb.-ft. min with torque at 4800 rpm. The IS 250C’s 2.5-liter V6 engine has a great combination of fuel economy and performance. The IS 250C is V6 produces 204 hp at 6,400 rpm and 185 lb.-ft. maximum torque at 4800 rpm. Both engines use aluminum cylinder block and heads, while the service dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that the timing of both intake and exhaust controls.

A direct-type fuel injection provides a cooling effect in the cylinders, so that the high compression needed for maximum energy from the fuel. Apart from its larger displacement, the 3.5-liter V6 differs chiefly in that it increases the gasoline direct injection with port fuel injectors. In light and medium load conditions, these additional injectors help burn precise, increase performance and efficiency, reduce emissions. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure at higher engine speeds. Both the IS 250C and IS 350C meet Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV II) certification.

An advanced six-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel is on the IS 350C standard. The 250C is either a six-speed manual or paddle-shift six-speed automatic transmission.

The three-piece hardtop convertible offers open-air freedom with the top down easily by the action of a single switch. Constructed primarily from lightweight aluminum, the hardtop offers surprising space, but with low noise and increases security of the rule found in soft-top convertible. Even the head moves completely with no elements remaining in the eye.

The four-roof, also made of aluminum for a lightweight design ensures made for a smooth steady motion. Designed to work in a simple, efficient manner, any component with detection switch to control the unit know their exact position at any time, driven. is produced in addition to the two main roof made of lightweight aluminum, the rear window glass reinforced construction is ideal for reducing the weight. Weather-strip changes in the areas around the windows and doors for leaks.

A roof-speed braking system reduces the speed of the roof, especially since the end of the operation approaches closed in both directions, making an elegant and quiet movement. In models with available Intuitive Park Assist (IPA) equipped, sonar sensors in the rear bumper will stop the movement of baggage door at the beginning of the action if it detects an obstacle will interfere. Also a visual warning on the instrument panel when an obstacle is detected can quickly interfere with top service.

If the roof is open or closed, power windows automatically lower when in the closed position, and get up when the switch is held. Even if the hood is closed, the door automatically reduced from Windows 15 mm when the door opens, and then come to a fully closed position when closing the door to retirement. This ensures that the doors’ clean open / close function, while maintaining a good seal around the glass. The aluminum hardtop with an automatic closure of the assembly that the interior does not offer protection in soft-top convertible. When the roof stowed in the bottom position in the back of the IS convertible has the lock assembly has been appointed to the panel to be held in a firm, stable position.

The body is convertible with excellent stiffness and strength, through effective structural changes and additions to the current sedan platform reached. Areas, changes or additions to get the rocker area, A-and B-pillar structure, side impact and crossbar on the top floor and rear cross member. In addition, brackets under the floor on both the front and back. Additional strengthening is performed to an outstanding handling, ride comfort and body control offer durability, but also to minimize the weight gain.

The transformation into a convertible also requires expansion of the noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics Lexus standards. All body and chassis revisions went through extensive testing to ensure that the IS 250C and IS 350C have nearly identical NVH characteristics as the IS saloon. High stiffness and damping materials were covered in asphalt, to minimize vibrations recorded. Revised rear suspension bushings to reduce noise and vibration with changes in the body of the characteristics associated with a sedan into a convertible. Additional insulation and absorption materials are ideal for a quiet and comfortable cabin to create positions.

The IS convertible has two unique wheels of the IS sedan lineup. Standard 17-inch wheels with two multi-layer model of a modern five-spoke 10-spoke design with a clean liquid graphite. Optional 18-inch wheels have a graphite athletic five-spoke design with asymmetric changes in form and a liquid. Both are equipped with tire pressure monitoring system on the sedan models. In addition to the standard all-season tires are an optional 18-inch wheels with run-flat tire without a spare available by the available storage space.

The IS 250C and IS 350C is a consistent blend of driving performance and comfort in convertible or coupe configuration offer. They share common double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension with the IS sport sedan models.

Engineers designed and optimized for the specific properties of the bond, including the double-wishbone front suspension to the control and ride comfort, the torsion stiffness of the suspension buses handle, the spring constant of coil springs and shock absorber damping force, the shape and stability of the Electric Power Steering (EPS to help) ratio for the control, suspension, fine, coil springs and shock-absorbing effect of the multi-link rear suspension and a lowered suspension, rear tower with enhanced stiffness, back, linear yaw response and improved trunk.

Standard Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system (VDIM) takes care of all of the vehicle stability control systems – anti-lock braking system (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control (TRAC) – in which they operate together and seamlessly to make corrections and help a higher dynamic capabilities. VDIM also interfaces with the electronic throttle system. The IS convertible has large, ventilated disc brakes with four ABS, electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and BA. The IS 350C is equipped with a 13.15-inch front and 12.20-inch rear rotors with aluminum four-piston front calipers aid in heat dissipation and stopping power and equipped to reduce the unsprung masses. The IS 250C is 11.65 inches 12.20 inches front and rear rotors.

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