CK6Speed

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Lexus SC300/400 from 92 to I think 1994. They do not have fog lights as those are cornering lights that turn on with the blinkers.

Trexus

1) The I-6 engine for the GS 300.
2) HPS High Performance Sedan.

LexFather

Good job Trexus.
1. What was the codename for the LS 400 program?
2. Who is the man credited for being the father of Lexus/LS 400?

MSMLexIS

Suzuki is his name and circle f or maru f in japanese f for flagship.

LexFather

Not bad! Ichiru Suzuki, and the F1 program..
Okay, I need to make things tougher.

1. Can someone explain to me the early recall situation in Lexus history that was applauded by the press and public? What happened and what did Lexus do?
2. Why was the LX 450 built?

MSMLexIS

They recalled all the cars washed them and left roses for some customers due to cruise control and third brake light problem. The LX450 was built to compete with the range rover they used the landcruiser because a small percentage of lexus owners already had land cruisers.

LexFather

1. Correct, even though only I think 20 LSs reported problems, Lexus recalled them all voluntarily and gave customers all sorts of perks for the trouble. This was (and still) unheard of at the time. What could have been a diasaster, turned into a huge positive.
2. Yes, Lexus research indicated people wanted luxury SUVs (SUVs were gaining ground) thus the LX 450 (Which became a best seller immediatly).

Okay

1. What Lexus did Automoble magazine describe as having "the finest cockpit in the world"?
2. In Car and Driver in 1997/1998, the SC 300 in its final major test went against?
A. What competitors
B.. FInished in what place


Your good if you get those

MSMLexIS

I know it was the sc as for the comparison im not sure of what place but i think the clk wa included and maybe the volvo c70.

LexFather

Do u work for Lexus? Those were tough, IMO. Great work
1. Yes, the SC
2. 5. Lincoln Mark VIII
4. Caddy Eldorado
3. Volvo C70 (brand new)
2. Benz CLK (brand new)
1. SC 300

flipside909

ES250 had the same yellow fogs like it's bigger brother LS400.

flipside909

That is true. Here's the IS world premier:



LEXUS ANNOUNCES NEW SPORT SEDAN FOR U.S. DETROIT -- January 5, 1999 -- Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Bryan Bergsteinsson unveiled the Lexus IS sport sedan for media at the North American International Auto Show today. -A key product for Lexus- according to Bergsteinsson, Lexus announced plans to bring the IS, an entry-level sport sedan, to the U.S. market in mid-2000. The U.S. version will have a six-cylinder engine featuring Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVTi).

MSMLexIS

No i dont work for lexus but i need too. Ive just loved their cars since they debuted. And i guessed the cars because those are likely competitors for the sc300.

SC400-V8

iTrader: (1)

Here's a good one... my question is....

-What were were the original two V8 engines developed for the LS? In other words, what displacement (liters) were the two engines that came before the 4.0 liter V8 was decided upon in 1987?

MSMLexIS

Im going to say 3.6 and 3.8 im guessing since those are th only othe v8's toyota offered.

flipside909

The only Toyota V8's offered prior to the 1UZ-FE was a from the 1960s. 2.6L V8 for the Crown, and 4 other V8s, a 3.0L, 3.4, and two 4.0 (which are not the 1UZ) a for the Century..in Japan.