Decided to F family birth of Yaguchi

In 2004, the second generation IS was finalized. Yaguchi Yaguchi and led the team started based on the new version of IS high-performance vehicle research and development work. In 2007, IS F in the North American auto show global debut. Equipped with a magnesium alloy to create a lightweight 5.0-liter V8 engine, with 8-speed automated manual transmission system, and the intake and exhaust variable timing, the electronic intake valve timing control, intelligent electronic throttle control systems , So that IS F has 423 horsepower, acceleration from standstill to 100 km in just 4.8 seconds. IS F, the official announcement of the Lexus high-performance product sequence exists. However, after several facelift fit mk2 golf shock absorbers, IS F in 2014, officially discontinued, into the history. At present, the F family members are LAF, RC F and GS F, and specifically for mild "non-fanatic enthusiasts" customized F SPORT original optional kit. In the Lexus "F" family, LFA is the most special one, she is also the existing "F" family in the top of that. LFA's R & D began in 2000, when the engineer Sakahashi Haruhiko and chief engineer Hiroshi Naruse led a group of engineering teams in the society to carry out a secret R & D plan for the "Ultimate Domestic Super Run". In 2005, LFA concept car debut in North America; 2008, LFA for the first time to participate in the Nürburgring 24 hour endurance race fit mk2 golf suspension; 2009, LFA debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, the second year, that is, 2010, the car production version listed . She was equipped with a 4.8-liter V10 engine, 560 horsepower, maximum torque 480N.m, 0 to 100 km acceleration only 3.7 seconds, top speed 325 km. It is said that its unique sound from the operation of Yamaha Music Department of careful adjustment, so get the "angel roar" reputation. In 2011, the well-known drivers Iida Zhang had driven LFA in the Nürburgring track record of 7 minutes and 14 seconds 64 lap record. LFA in the world only limited sales of 500 units fit vw golf mk2 lowering kits, when the 2012 500 LFA off the assembly line, it became out of print. Today, we see in the venue, is one of them.