Lexus Nuaero Concept Study - With Video

While no one would blame you if you thought that Nuaero was some sort of attempt to reintroduce the Batmobile as a Lexus, fact is that the concept study is the work of Royal College of Art’s graduate Jon Radbrink, who created the futuristic Lexus as part of his final project at the Vehicle Design course. The Lexus Nuaero is supposed to be a mid-size luxury car with an overall length of 4,730 mm or 186-in and a wheelbase of 3,300 mm. The width is 1,999 mm and the height is 1,245 mm. Radbrink supports that the Nuaero was designed to use lightweight materials helping keep its weight just over 800 kg (1,763 lbs) or roughly the same as the diminutive Smart Fortwo. -Continued

Although definitely unique, the Nuareo’s design is more about aerodynamics than looks. “My Lexus Nuaero concept proposes a new design language to communicate ecological efficiency through an architecture inspired by aerodynamics. I’ve been looking at different basic principles and ideas about aerodynamic efficiency and then combined them into a unique vehicle architecture. Usually aerodynamics is a final stage in car design, so this project kind of started where most projects finish,” said Radbrink.

One of the most distinctive features of the Nuaero is the flowing catamaran underbody that ends in a massive venturi tunnel between the rear wheels. According to Radbrink, the catamaran-style underbody was made possible thanks to the in-wheel electric motors that power the car and the hub-center steering.

Inside the Nuaero proposes a spacious interior centered around a multi-point touch screen dashboard where the driver can re-arrange the controls and information to his personal preferences.

If you like using your feet as well as your hands when driving, then you may not be fond of Radbrink’s idea of concentrating all the controls on the steering wheel. “Since the car is powered by electrical motors, there is no transmission and you brake intuitively by pushing the steering wheel away from your body,” said Radbrink. No pedals; no transmissions; no oil leaks; no rattling gasoline engines; those futurists sure know how to take the fun out driving…

Source: Jon Radbrink , Via: Dezeen

Video: Lexus IS-F Racing Concept

The Lexus IS-F Racing Concept was unveiled at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this month. Unfortunately, due to our lack of the Japanese language, we still haven’t managed to gather any information on Lexus’ DTM-lookalike racing concept. What we did manage to find however is a video clip of the car, that you can check out right after the jump. -Continued

Via: Autoblog.it

Video: Lexus IS-F vs Audi RS4

On the top left corner we have an all-new contender in the high-performance sedan category, the rear-wheel-drive 2009 Lexus IS-F packed with a 5.0-litre V8 engine pumping out 416 Hp. On the opposite side, we have an old friend who’s just one-step from retirement, the all-wheel-drive Audi RS4 with a 420 Hp 4.2-litre V8. Follow the jump to check out the full comparison test from the folks at Edmunds and see whether the IS-F has that something to throw the RS4 off its throne. -Continued

New Lexus IS-F Video At The Fuji Speedway

This video is from an event that Lexus held at the Fuji Speedway in Japan in the beginning of October. Set to go on sale in Japan on December 25, the JDM version of the IS-F is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine developing 311kW or 417 Hp at 6,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 372 ft-lb or 505 Nm at 5,200 rpm. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission and according to Lexus, the IS-F sprints from 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) in less than 4.9 seconds and goes all the way to a governed top speed of 270km/h – 168mph. European and US sales are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2008. (Click here for the Lexus IS-F Laguna Seca Video)

Video: Lexus IS-F At The Laguna Seca

What a lovely day for p0rn0licious car videos here at Carscoop. Following our BMW M3 vs Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F430 Scuderia video clips earlier today, here’s one featuring the all-new 400Hp Lexus IS-F. And it too, will lift you off your feet. The 1:20 minute long film includes awesome scenes from the California Taste of Lexus Event held back in August at the Laguna Seca Raceway.

Via: thepassionatepursuit (Thanks for sharing Kevin!)