Toyota Lexus LFA

Lexus has never built a supercar before, so it would almost be okay if people were to doubt the LF-A’s talents at first. Well because a car should never be judged before it’s driven, the LF-A was given the benefit of doubt, but that was before any journalist drove one. Then the testing began, one prominent journalist called it the “best car he had EVER driven”, and others were singing equally high praise.



The styling of the all new Lexus LF-A is designed with the company’s new design direction called L-finess. Lexus LF-A concept vehicle has taken the company into exotic sports car territory, with simple elegance of the new Lexus design. This super sports car has all the abilities to prove itself as a racing–inspired style concept car, its sculpted curves and fluid lines make a dynamic statement. The clean lines of the two-seat cockpit are minimalist and futuristic, so there’s no distraction from the impressive ride.

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Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder The MR-S has a mid-mounted engine for perfectly balanced handling and a wheel at each corner for quick, stable manoeuvrability. The car is short at just 3850mm long - more than a foot shorter than the current MR2. The engine is a new lightweight 1.8-litre with intelligent Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i) which changes the characteristics of the engine to give more power, better torque at low engine speeds and lower fuel consumption. The gearbox is sequential and would enable changes to be made swiftly either via the conventional gear lever or buttons mounted on the steering wheel - as with racing cars - to allow the driver to keep both hands on the wheel at all times.

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder The MR-S spyder final version v-edition is powered by a 1.8-litre aluminum DOHC four-cylinder engine equipped with Toyota's VVT-i technology.The MR-S is available in 2 types of transmission models, the 6-speed sequential manual transmission (SMT) and the 6-speed manual transmission.This limited unit(1000 units worldwide) comes with a red top, factory leather wrapped steering and leather seats and etc.

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder The interior of the Toyota MR-S has a simple and gutsy tightness, with a minimalist approach that echoes the sports cars of old. Practicality is not forgotten with luggage space provided behind the seats. But MR-S, should it ever go into production, is meant to be a car for people who want to drive, who travel light and love the wind in their hair.

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Toyota MR2 Spyder The Toyota MR2 Spyder was introduced for 2000 in only one well-equipped trim level. Antilock brakes, 15-inch wheels, air-conditioning, a glass rear window, power windows and locks, and a CD stereo were standard equipment. The mid-mounted 1.8-liter inline-4 was rated at 138 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. The only transmission available was a five-speed manual. In 2002, Toyota introduced the five-speed Sequential Manual Transmission or SMT for the MR2, making it the cheapest car at the time (by a long shot) to offer a true automated clutch manual. We found this option easy to use and liked the way it matched revs on downshifts, even though it sapped some acceleration from the engine. Without a fully automatic mode, however, the SMT's value was questionable. Given this, along with potential durability concerns, we suggest that used MR2 Spyder buyers stick with the regular five-speed manual. For 2003, the MR2 Spyder underwent its midlife freshening with minor changes to the front and rear fascias and instrument panel. The SMT was upgraded to six speeds, while the rear tires grew to 16 inches.

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Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X The Mark X is the successor to the Toyota Mark II. This front-engine rear-wheel-drive saloon shares the same basic platform as the Lexus IS250 and GS300 model. Mark-X has a distinct character with its dynamic, stylish curves and its accessories definity qualified it to be a luxury car.

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X Toyota's latest model for the Japanese domestic market, the Mark X, has generated a notable buzz here on IS300.NET, and rampant speculation that it's the new Lexus IS. But is it really? In a word: NO! It's almost scary, however, how much it looks like an evolution of the current Lexus IS/Toyota Altezza. And, frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if the next Lexus IS winds up looking much like this Toyota Mark X.

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X The Mark X is a mid-size automobile from Toyota that is not a concept in Japan – but real life automobile. Introduced in 2004, the Mark X offers larger V6 engines with upwards of 250 horse power, its design and power are similar (though not identical) to the Avalon, which is available in the US and Canada. The Mark X is the successor to the Mark II, first introduced way back in 1968.

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X

Toyota Mark X Now that we know what it isn't, let's explore the significance of the Mark X. It sits on the exact same 112.2" wheelbase as the upcoming 3rd-generation Lexus GS, but is fractionally shorter (186.2" vs 189.8" for the GS), narrower (69.9" vs 71.7" for the GS) and taller (56.5" vs 56.1 " for the GS). My initial suspicions that the Mark X would replace the JDM Toyota Mark II appear to be correct, since the Mark II no longer appears on Toyota's Japanese website. The engine choices are the new 4GR-FSE 2.5-liter V6 and the 3GR-FSE 3-liter V6, just like in the JDM Toyota Crown Royal (and, most likely, the next Lexus IS). The Mark X is then most likely an alternative to the Toyota Crown Royal for one of Japan's 5 Toyota dealer networks that doesn't sell that model. It could also be seen as filling the narrow gap between the Lexus IS and GS, since it offers the upcoming IS engine choices in a GS-sized car (note that the V8 is NOT available in the GS-sized Mark X).

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