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New CarPROFILE2006 LexusIS 250/350IS 350 comes with asophisticated306-horsepower3.5-litre V6,featuring 277 lb-ftof torque.With the highest output in its class,the much more expensive Audi S,BMW M, Cadillac V and Mercedes-Benz AMG variants aside, the new IS350 should ensure loyal IS fans look nofurther when trading up to a new car.Any premium compact buyer will thinktwice before paying more for a lessreliable European model.The IS 350 comes standard with adriver adaptable six-speed automaticthat, when in “Power” mode has beendesigned to hold gears longer and spinto redline when enthusiastic driving isdetected. Also appealing to sport-orienteddrivers are paddle-shifters ideally placedbehind the ergonomically designedsteering wheel, which should help itsowner achieve an estimated sprint fromzero to 100 km/h in only 5.5 seconds.Incidentally, the IS 250 completes the taskin a competitive 8.5 seconds.Its double wishbone front suspensionand multi-link rear suspension setup<strong>OpenRoad</strong> driver |24
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