IS/RC Lexus Announces 2010 IS350C F-Sport Special Edition

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Last February Lexus took the wraps off its IS350C F-Sport package (pictured), dressing up the hardtop convertible with a dose of sporty attitude. Today, the Lexus announced a new Special Edition version of the car that offers more performance and style.

Only 100 2010 Lexus IS350C F-Sport Special Editions will be produced, starting from $58,375, a premium of about $13,000 over the standard IS350C, and right around the same price as the standard IS350C F-Sport. The Special Edition gets the standard F-Sport treatment and kicks it up with upgraded brakes at all four corners for "firmer pedal feel and enhanced fade resistance," plus Bilstein shocks, lower springs, a stiffer anti-roll bar set, new 19-inch alloy wheels, a unique grille, embroidered floor mats, leather shift knob, a serial-numbered console plate, and unique exterior badging.

Other unique elements for the Special Edition include black-trimmed leather seats with blue contrast stitching, a choice of two exterior colors (Tungsten Pearl or Obsidian black), plus heated front seats, standard bi-xenon HID headlights, and Lexus Navigation with Enform, XM traffic and weather.

The 2010 Lexus IS350C is powered by a 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6, with 5.8-second 0-60 mph and 14.1-second quarter-mile times.

The Special Edition will be available at the end of the month.

- Lexus Announces 2010 IS350C F-Sport Special Edition - MotorAuthority

 

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Press Release

Lexus Introduces 2010 IS 350C F-Sport Special Edition

* Only 100 Units Will Be Produced
* Features F-Sport Performance Accessories and Unique Grille
* Interior with Numbered Badging and Blue Contrast Stitching

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.

- Lexus announces IS350C F-Sport Special Edition, priced from $58,375* — Autoblog

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

um, wow, close to $60K for this? No thanks.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

um, wow, close to $60K for this? No thanks.

Well at least it's a little more reasonably priced then the LFA.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

The IS Convertible isn't as bad as the photos suggest. I saw it at a motorshow and it looked terrible. Had 'after-thought' written all over it...but a couple of months ago I saw it in motion on the freeway and it doesn't look as bad. Not saying it looks great or as good as the 3er Convertible, but it's not as bad a hash-job as I first thought.

I'm sure this Special Edition will sell over here in the States since the IS is quite a popular car..and also because summer is coming around soon.

Would I get one? No. Can I see all of these cars being snapped-up? Yeah sure.