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The 2010 Honda NSX through X-ray vision

November 19th 2008 22:32

Rumour has it that the replacement for the Honda NSX won't arrive until sometime in late 2009 or early 2010 but when it does, expect it to come with a stonking F1-inspired 5.5-litre V10 engine developing some 418 kW according to the latest scoop from Auto Express.

The new Honda supercar will go head on against the likes of the Nissan GT-R, high-end Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis etc. in both technological advancement and performance. The hi-tech 5.5-litre V10 mill will be mated to a six-speed semi-auto gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddles for super fast shift times, while all 418 kW will be unleashed on the tarmac via all four wheels courtesy of Honda's Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.

This is enough to propel the second generation 'NSX' from 0-100km/h in under four seconds and onto a top speed of almost 300 km/h.

[Source: Auto Express]

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Lexus IS-F officially launched in Australia

November 11th 2008 13:04

The Lexus IS-F sports luxury sedan has officially gone on sale in Australia with an allocation of just 10 units per month.

The Japanese marque's first foray into the performance segment sees them tackle established German brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi head on in a competitive market.

Lexus chief executive John Roca said: "IS F brings with it true motoring enthusiast buy-in to the Lexus brand,"

"From the tyres to the gearbox and engine, IS F has been designed to stimulate the senses and deliver a driving experience that is unheard of in a Lexus...there is no doubt that IS F will bring a new group of customers to the Lexus brand and stimulate purchase of other IS models."

The fire-breathing IS-F is equipped with a 5.0-litre V8 engine developing over 311 kW and 505 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just under 5 seconds. Built at a global rate of just 25 per day, Lexus' first dedicated performance vehicle arrives in Australia almost 20 years after the introduction of its first luxury vehicle.

The Lexus IS-F is priced from $129,000.

The Official Lexus Australia Press Release:

A NEW BREED OF LEXUS IS LAUNCHED

Almost 20 years after the introduction of its first luxury vehicle in Australia, Lexus has launched its first dedicated performance vehicle - the IS F.

IS F is the result of the efforts of one man, Yukihiko Yaguchi, the Chief Engineer for IS F; whose determination to produce a dedicated Lexus performance vehicle assured the project went from concept to reality.

Based on the popular IS platform, the IS F underwent an extensive re-engineering and development program befitting a vehicle of its performance attributes.

IS F is also the first Lexus vehicle to bear the marque's performance designation "F", derived in name and design from Japan's Fuji Speedway - the home of Lexus performance vehicle development.

Benefitting from the most intensive track development program of any Lexus to date, the thrilling four-door brings a new level of driving dynamics and performance to the Lexus range.

IS F features many performance-tuned components including a 5.0-litre V8 engine - which was co-developed with Yamaha - Brembo brakes and the world's first eight-speed direct sport-shift transmission.

The new gearbox is able to change gears in 0.1 seconds - a mere 0.05 seconds slower than gear changes in a Formula One car.

Built at a global rate of 25 per day, IS F also becomes the rarest Lexus vehicles to grace Australian roads, with just 10 allocated to Australia per month.

"IS F brings with it true motoring enthusiast buy-in to the Lexus brand," said Lexus chief executive John Roca.

"From the tyres to the gearbox and engine, IS F has been designed to stimulate the senses and deliver a driving experience that is unheard of in a Lexus," said Roca.

"Not only is IS F Lexus' first performance vehicle, but it signals the birth of our "F" range of vehicles - characterised by track focused development and a unique link to Japan's most famous circuit: Fuji Speedway.

"Although IS F is a performance vehicle, it will still hold true to the Lexus ideals of superior build quality and refinement," said Roca

"No part of this vehicle has been left untouched - every component has been designed to achieve the Chief Engineer's goal of transforming every moment of driving into an experience.

"There is no doubt that IS F will bring a new group of customers to the Lexus brand and stimulate purchase of other IS models," said Roca.

[Source: Lexus]

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Australian prices and specs: Nissan GT-R due in April 2009

October 3rd 2008 04:45

There's just six months to go...! Till what? Just six months to go until the venerable Nissan GT-R aka 'Godzilla' officially arrives on Australian shores

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WALD International dresses up the Nissan GT-R

September 2nd 2008 00:15

WALD International, a premier Japanese tuning company and bodykit developers in VIP-style, has temporarily directed their attention away from blinging out luxury European marques to try their hand at dressing up a homegrown supercar - the Nissan GT-R

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Nissan 'Race Academy' for GT-R customers

June 20th 2008 11:15

In what could be a sign of things to come for local buyers of the Nissan GT-R, Japanese car maker Nissan has launched what they call a ‘Race Academy’ for customers who have pre-ordered the Godzilla. In the UK for instance, customers will be offered the opportunity to participate in Race Academy events at either the Silverstone F1 circuit or at the Nürburgring race track in Germany

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Subaru Impreza WRC2008 revealed

May 21st 2008 05:40

The Subaru Impreza WRC2008 rally car will make its competitive debut in the upcoming Acropolis Rally in Greece next week

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Jay Leno's garage - Nissan GT-R

April 30th 2008 23:59

There are ordinary car nuts/enthusiasts/aficionados and there are also car nuts out there that are rich enough to indulge in this expensive hobby...and then there's Jay Leno

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Lexus enters LF-A in 24-hour endurance race

April 23rd 2008 23:59

Legitimate testing or a publicity stunt at best

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2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec spied!

April 11th 2008 05:15

The Nissan GT-R still is the most talked about car in the world right now and it has left motoring journalists everywhere shaking in awe of its unbelievable performance

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