Sunday, October 9, 2011

Concept Lexus LF-Gh Unwrapped Hybrid Sports Sedan: 50 High Resolution Photos



Today is the day of the Lexus at sunrise officially unveiled its new LF-GH hybrid concept ahead of its world debut at the show in 2011 New York International Auto, which operates the public April 22 to May 1 The latest Japanese company concept a Grand Tourer prices realized a new approach towards the next generation of Lexus models.

While the luxury division of Toyota will not say it, the LF GH is also suggestive of a damages GS given the proximity in size between the two models concept that measures 192.5-in. long, 73.6-in. wide, 57.1 in. high, while riding on a 112.2 in wheelbase length. For comparison, the current GS 190.7 in long, 71.7-in. wide, 56.1 high and towers on the same 112.2 in wheelbase length.

Lexus says that the exercise will help redefine its L-Finesse design philosophy, which debuted in 2001, adding that it represents a bold style, which "combines hard and soft, and the energetic and calming." Needless to say, the LF-GH has borrowed many design elements that first Lexus supercar, the LF, including surface and shape of the taillights, headlights and grille.

"Customers have been waiting for a bold concept such as Lexus," said Mark Templin, Lexus Division Group Vice President and General Manager. "We look forward to their return and to integrate some of these design features exciting Lexus cars in the future. "

We only get a glimpse of the inside of these images, but what we can tell, the LF-A has also been instrumental in the style of the interior and dashboard. According to the Japanese automaker, "it's an interior designed to meet the needs of customers who know the true quality, and include the details."

The only information we receive configuration information transmission is that the properties of the LF-GH hybrid propulsion system.

More details will be published next week in the world premiere of the car at the Auto Show in New York.
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New Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Aims at BMW M3, Available with 457HP and 487HP



True pre-speculation, the Mercedes-Benz has raised the curtain is a high-performance version of its latest C-Class sedan, developed by the AMG division. Stuttgart response to 450HP Audi RS5 and the BMW M3 coupe 420hp built on a revision of the 2012 C63 AMG sedan and sticks to a familiar Mercedes-Benz 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 lump.

As with the sedan, the C63 AMG V8 Coupé of 2012 is offered in two states of tune. The basic version churns out 457HP and a maximum torque of 600 Nm in the EU-Spec, and 451HP and 443 lb-ft U.S. and trimmed to a 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds [0-60mph in 4.4 sec], and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h] mph [155.

Customers can opt for the AMG development package that pushes 487HP with the EU model and the specification 481HP variant of America for a 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds [0-60mph in 4, 3 sec] and a limited top speed of 174 mph [280 kmh].

There is only one transportation available for rear-drive coupe, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed automatic that has several modes, including the effectiveness controlled "C", "S", "S +" and "M" modes. They are selected through the control of new presses taken from SLS AMG Gullwing model. Mercedes says the changes of speed in the "+ S" and "M" means taking only 100 milliseconds. There is also a function of start of the race is said that for "the driver to explore the full capacity of the acceleration of the vehicle."

The top model of AMG receives a modified chassis with a front suspension arm to three separate, improved multi-link independent rear suspension and wider track at both ends, plus more negative camber all around and anti-roll bar with a largest section. The high performance braking system with composite front discs and three-stage ESP (ON, Sport, and Off) the full performance improvements.

His first design, Mercedes-newcomer is distinguished from the more timid sisters through a bodykit that includes front spoiler, rear diffuser, carbon fiber rear hatch spoiler and modified with an aluminum bonnet and AMG-specific LED daytime running lights. Coupe model riding a series of 18-inch alloys wrapped in 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear).

As for the interior, giving the Merc two doors of a custom set of enveloping sports seats with integrated head restraints, and a unique finish AMG performance steering wheel with flat top and bottom sections, which were adopted by the CLS 63 AMG.

In Europe, the market begins the launch of the C 63 AMG coupe new in July 2011 in Germany with prices set at € 72,590. The new coupe will make its U.S. debut Mercedes showroom in September 2011.
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