600-horsepower IS leads Lexus to SEMA

SEMA seems to be again in full swing for 2022, replete with in-your-face customized builds and engines tuned inside inches of their lives. Lexus can be on the present with a number of builds primarily based on its manufacturing facility choices, not the least of which is an IS 350 sedan packing Toyota’s new turbocharged six-cylinder, moderately than the V8 discovered within the IS 500 F-Sport Efficiency. Let’s dive proper in. 

DSport IS 600+ Idea

The DSport IS 600+ is way and away the headliner on this crowd. In contrast to the IS 500 F-Sport Efficiency, this construct makes use of Toyota’s new turbocharged six-cylinder. A recent set of turbos and customized tune for E85 churn out greater than 600 horsepower (therefore the title) for this track-focused construct. Extra modifications embody a 4-point roll cage, sequential transmission, carbon ceramic brakes and a two-way adjustable suspension. Carbon fiber and an Artisan Spirits widebody package full the outside look. 

LX 600 City Idea

Dialing issues again a bit, the LX 600 City Idea leans towards luxurious. Artisan Spirits is featured right here but once more, with a physique package that’s way more refined than the one discovered on the IS 600+. You may nonetheless discover loads of carbon fiber (entrance spoiler, rear bumper, fenders, hood, rear roof spoiler, rear gate spoiler and diffuser) however no carbon ceramics or adjustable dampers. 

LX 600 Alpine Way of life Idea

If sensible off-roading is extra your pace, the Alpine Way of life Idea may be for you. This construct leans into the overlanding craze. Yeti is featured closely within the gear division, whereas the truck itself was overhauled with countless storage and fitted with sufficient armor to guard it in most off-road conditions. 

GX 460 Overland Idea

Sticking with the overlanding theme, this GX 460 Overland idea constructed by Cruiser Outfitters seems to be to broaden the GX’s off-road capabilities. Beneath the in depth exterior modifications, you may discover an Previous Man Emu suspension with elevated floor clearance and journey, Toyo mud-terrain tires and  self-recovery winch up entrance from Warn. 

RX 500h F-Sport Efficiency AWD Idea

Do not let the “500” and “F-Sport Efficiency” bits idiot you; there isn’t any V8 to be discovered right here both. As an alternative, Lexus pumped the two.4-liter turbo engine to match a high-output electrical motor. Whereas Lexus did not provide a horsepower determine for the 500h F-Sport Efficiency AWD, we’re betting it is within the 500-horse vary simply primarily based on this idea’s title. Can Lexus get that kind of efficiency out of a manufacturing automotive? As a result of that would definitely be fascinating. 

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