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Lexus IS250C

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ENGINE
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| Capacity |
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250cc |
| Cylinder Layout |
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V6 |
| Valves |
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24, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke |
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83mm x 77mm |
| Compression Ratio |
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12:1 |
| Power |
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205bhp at 6400rpm |
| Torque |
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252Nm at 4800rpm |
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GEARBOX
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| Type |
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6-speed automatic with manual select |
| Driven Wheels |
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Rear |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Top Speed |
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210km/h |
| 0-100 km/h |
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9 seconds |
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SUSPENSION
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| Front |
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Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bat |
| Rear |
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Multi-link coil springs |
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BRAKES
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| Front |
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Ventilated discs |
| Rear |
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Ventilated discs |
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TYRES
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| Type |
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Bridgestone Potenza RE050 |
| Size |
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(F) 225/45 R17 (R) 245/45 R17 |
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SAFETY
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| ABS |
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Yes |
| Airbags |
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6 |
| Traction Control |
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Yes, with VSC |
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MEASUREMENTS
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| Length |
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4635mm |
| Width |
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1800mm |
| Height |
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1415mm |
| Wheelbase |
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2730mm |
| Kerb Weight |
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1730kg |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
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118.5bhp/tonne |
| Turning Circle |
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10.2m |
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PRICE
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| Price |
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#208,000 incl. COE |
| Warranty |
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3 years/100,000km
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WE LIKE |
- Slick and quick power roof system
- Coupe-like comfort and refinement
- High standards of quality throughout
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WE DON'T LIKE |
- Awkward styling from some angles
- Obvious loss in rigidity and dynamics
- Costs close to the BMW 325i Convertible
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From Torque Aug 2009 issue
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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