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2010 Lexus IS C F-Sport Accessories

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.

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  1. By Jenny Posted: 3/8/2010 11:24am PST

    BMW E92 M3 - $58,400 (414 hp)
    Audi S5 - $52,400 (354 hp)
    Lexus ISF - $58,460 (416 hp)
    So, now that we've established what a $50,000 performance car in this segment should offer, let's look at what the IS350C Special Edition offers:
    IS350C - $58,375 (306 hp)
    A Lexus salesperson is going to have a hell of a time explaining why someone should spend BMW M3 money on what is equivalent to a 335i with fancy cosmetic upgrades.
     
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  2. By Dan Posted: 3/8/2010 1:13pm PST

    Jenny, you could not have said it any better. Dont forget to add the Infiniti G37 and Porsche Boxter convertibles to that list of BETTER choices for LESS money.
    No wonder Lexus wont produce more than a hundred. They'll be lucky if they sell 50 units.
     
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  3. By TnTPhilly Posted: 3/8/2010 1:27pm PST

    @ Jenny *shakes head in agreement* Tsk tsk tsk...
     
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  4. By NoNameDenton Posted: 3/8/2010 3:37pm PST

    Well considering BMW sells cosmetic upgrades to the 3 series to make it look like the M3, this is a smart move by Lexus. My one issue is still the same, the engines lack better torque numbers.
     
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  5. By Ken Posted: 3/8/2010 5:08pm PST

    The point of this is not to make a sports car out of a tourer. Rather, it's to make the tourer not totally suck. Mission accomplished, with extra profit for Toyotus. The IS convertible just failed a comparison test in one of the car mags mostly due to lame tires, and I'll bet this version would have done better.
    Personally I'd make this the standard setup on all IS's. It sounds like a great balance between luxury posing and sporty pretensions, for people who would consider these cars. Meaning you can have a Lexus and not hate how badly it handles.
    I'm NOT saying this is better than real sports cars, and yes my $58k would go to a used GT-R instead of one of these. But any manufacturer who can sell lame vehicles for $50k and then charge extra to make them not suck should at least get credit for marketing genius.
     
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  6. By R2Dad Posted: 3/9/2010 9:07am PST

    The model that really needs this treatment is the SC. If a stick is not going to be available, there should be a version for folks who want a more sporting drive: lowered and strengthened suspension, paddle shifters, engine tuning, fixed hardtop, more supportive seats.
     
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