At work we cut the access to youtube.

So I will have to wait until I get home. Thank your for posting it! I am excited to see it!

 

I like that!

That's the first time I've seen it...

 

The IS350 appears to actually be an IS250. Take a close look at the wheels.

 

Those could be the BBS wheels that were put on the IS-F.

 

Nope. They are def not the 19" BBS wheels that we saw on the IS-F. 17" For sure.

 

Well, if you're gonna try to get technical, I guess it could make sense if the IS really stayed flat like that in the air (although I don't know why it would).

I'm pretty sure the coefficient of drag and the front-cross-sectional area of the IS from underneath the car are both significantly higher than those from in front of the car. Probably more than enough to make up for the little boost the falling IS would get off the line. And they DID show the IS landing flat on the ground, so I guess it kept that orientation the whole time it was falling.

 

Here is an even better quality clip (and its probably not blocked ):

http://www.macguff.com/mgx//79_mov/1...470x264_30.mov

Edit: Assuming no air resistance, the car would strike the ground in 15.774 seconds:

1219.2=4.9*T^2
(4000 feet=1219.2 meters)

 

Thank you! MY day is complete and what an awesome commercial! Car looks so good in motion.

 

You are correct - notice the pic of the front calipers [below]. I thought that IS took off a little quick w/out wheel spin; this was probably the IS250 AWD. Not really all that important - still a great commercial nonetheless

 

This ad could have been great, but now in my mind it's just ok. Why would they put all that work into making this, just to use a 250 when they clearly say 350?

 

Because nearly all of the viewers would have no idea it's a 250, and most of the rest wouldn't care because it's just a commercial.

 

Yeah you're right in that most people wouldn't notice the difference. Just stinks for those who do notice. Other than it being a 250 the ad is cool.

 

Easy fellas. Let's try to remember that we are all here to help and learn from one another.

No need to take this clip too seriously. I am willing to bet that Lexus did not intend for this clip to cause arguments and grief.

Let's understand it for what it is:

-It got your attention
-The idea was cool
-Makes those that have IS350 smile, and those that don't have one want one...

It peaks curiousity!

 

You are not braking a rule but your anti-Lexus tirade will not continue in 2007...keep toying with the rope....

Let me remind you this is a LEXUS forum, this is baiting people to attack you. If you are not a brand snob, act like it (per your signature).

 

Some of you guys are really analyzing this commercial WAAAAY too much. Who cares if it may be a 250 when they say 350 in the commercial. The commercial is geared towards NEW customers... not people who will freeze frame the shoot and check if its AWD/RWD... 250 or 350.

Generally speaking, I think its a great commercial. Even if its a 250, which I could care less... It puts you on the edge of your seat when you see the black IS crash behind the Silver one.