The 2010 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport price was announced today as the limited edition model is scheduled to arrive in dealerships at the end of March.
The 2010 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport will be available with only two colors (Tungsten Pearl or Obsidian) and among exterior elements that turn this convertible into a unique vehicle the manufacturer added the a new grille, and 19 inch forged alloys wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires plus Bi-Xenon HID headlamps and headlamp washers and standard.
At the interior the 2010 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport received embroidered floor mats, a leather-wrapped shift knob, heated and ventilated front
seats and HDD navigation.
The 2010 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport has also received upgraded brakes and a new suspension that is 1 inch lower than the standard version.
The 2010 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport price starts at 57,500 USD and only 100 units will be sold.
Lexus press release :
TORRANCE, Calif. (March. 8, 2010) –
Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
of $57,500 for the 2010 IS 350C F-Sport Special Edition which will
arrive at dealerships later this month. The MSRP does not include a
delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.
“The F-Sport Special Edition builds on the IS 350C and takes the
fun of the convertible up another notch,” said Mark Templin, Lexus
Division group vice president and general manager. “The F-Sport
accessories on this car were precision engineered specifically for this
vehicle, allowing us to provide sport-tuned performance without
sacrificing ride quality.”
This 2010 IS 350C Special Edition was designed to engage driving
enthusiasts with the performance and styling enhancements from the
F-Sport accessories line. This IS 350C, only available in two colors,
Tungsten Pearl or Obsidian, can be distinguished from other IS
convertibles by the following F-Sport equipment:
- Newly designed 19-inch forged alloy wheels with a wheel lock set
and Michelin Pilot Sport 225/35ZR19 tires in the front and 255/35ZR19
tires in the rear; - Front and rear brake upgrade for a firmer pedal feel and enhanced fade resistance;
- New and unique F-Sport grille not previously available;
- Shock set developed in cooperation with Bilstein®;
- Lowering springs that reduce the ride height approximately one-inch in the front and rear;
- Sway bar set that helps reduce body roll and provide flatter cornering;
- Embroidered floor mats with F-Sport logo;
- Leather-wrapped shift knob with F-Sport logo;
- And exterior badging and an individually numbered badge on the center console complete the uniqueness of this vehicle.
The IS 350C F-Sport Special Edition also comes with black
leather-trimmed seats with sporty blue contrast stitching. Other
Special Edition standard features include heated and ventilated front
seats with wood trim; Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS); headlamp washers; and Lexus Navigation. The
hard disk drive (HDD) navigation system has a seven-inch VGA
touch-screen, Bluetooth® phonebook download capabilities, a
rear back-up camera, Voice Command casual-language voice recognition
system, Lexus Enform, XM® NavTraffic, XM® NavWeather, and XM® Sports
and Stocks. XM services include a complimentary 90-day trial
subscription. It is also features the new telematics system Lexus
Enform™ with Safety Connect™ (includes complimentary one-year trial
subscription).
“The IS 350C F-Sport Special Edition is a unique package of style
and excitement. With only 100 units available nationwide they’ll sell
out fast to customers who want power, performance and a little more fun
under the sun,” said Templin.
