The new Lexus IS 250C is a combination of sharp styling of the IS saloon range and open top engineering creativity. This car offers top-down driving pleasure with uncompromised dynamic performance. This is the third model in the IS range. The IS 250C joins the petrol and diesel IS saloons and the ultra-high performance IS-F. The Lexus IS 250C is equipped with 104bhp (208 DIN hp) 2.5-litre V6 engine with six-speed automatic/manual transmission. It is specially designed to minimise wind turbulence while driving without roof. Due to the extensive revisions to the body, and suspension, it can give higher level of torsion rigidity. This allows you to have a great ride comfort when the car is in coupe guise. To satisfy the safety concerns, it achieved a top five-star rating when it was tested in independent Euro NCAP crash testing. Building of the vehicle is carried out in reference to the L-finesse design features of the IS saloon with elegant proportions, sweeping lines, and contrasting convex and concave surfacing. Although it is similar to the saloon, only some common body elements, such as the bonnet, headlamps, door handles, and door mirrors, are shared. The rest of the body has been redesigned to complement the folding roof of the convertible. A new fog lamp design has been added, which is incorporated in the deep front air dam. This car is a great example of high levels of interior luxury, and practical innovation to ensure the best on-board entertainment systems work effectively when driving in convertible mode. The front seats are low profile, which have been heated, and ventilated, and the rear two full size seats are set 30mm further inboard to optimise headroom, and separated by a centre console with integrated cup holders. The other specialised features regarding the interior includes the technologies like automatic climate control, 12 speakers 350W with Mark Levinson stereo surround system, LCD touch screen for the audio, and navigation system, and 40 GB HDD capacity navigation system. It requires only 20 seconds for the hardtop to draw back. For this operation, there are 15 motors, and 35 sensors to achieve unparalleled level of smooth, seamless, and silent operation. This operation is activated by a button on the dashboard, and has a unique roof break component, which slows the closing action as the hardtop approaches the top edge of the windscreen. The design of the car has been kept to achieve the lowest possible drag coefficient with minimal wind turbulence affecting the open cabin. The coupe-convertible has a drag coefficient of 0.29, and it compares favourably with the 0.27 rating for the IS saloon. Special attention has been paid by the engineers to reduce the wind turbulence, and generating the most comfortable airflow characteristics for occupants when the roof is stowed. The front suspension coil springs and dampers have been fine-tuned to achieve the best ride comfort. The shape of the front anti-roll bar has been adjusted, and the torsion stiffness of the suspension bushing has been reduced. The Lexus IS 250C provides excellent safety in both coupe, and convertible forms. The Lexus consists of active and passive safety technology in the segment, including Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) of the Lexus. This Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is specifically changed for an open-body car, and to guarantee decreased stopping distances on split-friction road surfaces, a revised Pre-Crash Safety (PCS) system, and the first twin-chamber passenger front airbag is present. Moreover, a side airbag that provides head protection in case of a side impact, is also present in this improved version. For more information about the Lexus IS 250c range, visit the Lexus website.
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