Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Lexus SC430 Pace Car, 2001

Lexus SC430 Pace Car, 2001

 
 

The Lexus SC series is a personal luxury coupé manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation under the Lexus brand and sold in Japan as the Toyota Soarer. The first generation, available as the SC 300 or SC 400 was in production from 1991 until July 7, 2000. A second-generation model, the SC 430, went into production in 2001.

Lexus showcased its new sports convertible, the SC 430, at the Paris Motorshow in 2000, and the car entered production the following year. Power was provided by a 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. This produces 0-60 runs around 6 seconds using the same engine found in the Lexus LS.

Lexus designers from Europe and Japan worked together to create the convertible's sleek, streamlined design. The car features a retractable aluminium hardtop, all-leather interior, and 18 in alloy wheels.

Lexus LS430, 2001

Lexus LS430, 2001

 
 

The Lexus LS (sold as the Toyota Celsior in Japan, Australia, and some other countries.) is a V8-powered, rear wheel drive luxury car that serves as the flagship of Toyota's luxury Lexus division.

First generation (UF10)

UF10 I (1989)
The UF10 I LS 400 was produced from 1989 to 1994. The model introduced the Lexus nameplate to the US, and soon after won critical acclaim, becoming Wheels magazine's Car of the Year and earning a place on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1990. The LS 400 was initially intended to be introduced as a standalone model for Lexus, but ultimately was sold alongside the ES 250, an entry-level luxury car that was based on the Toyota Camry.

UF10 II (1993)
For the 1993 model year, the LS 400 (now designated as the UF10 II) was introduced with larger brake rotors, standard passenger's side front airbags, larger wheels and tires, and numerous other upgrades.

Second generation (UF20)

UF20 III (1995)
Introduced in 1995, the UF20 III LS 400 was an evolutionary redesign of the LS and featured a new body that eliminated 300 lb from the previous car. The wheelbase was increased by 1.4 in, resulting in more interior and trunk space, yet the overall length of the car remained at 196.7 in. The durability of the brake system was improved as well.

The most noticeable cosmetic upgrades included a new front fascia with an increased gap between the headlights and grille, new headlights and taillights. The interior received a minor redesign with a more modern dashboard layout and the center console receiving a slight facelift.

UF20 IV (1998)
For the 1998 model year, the UF20 IV LS 400 was introduced. New interior amenities included retractable rear headrests, wood accents on the leather-bound steering wheel and gear selector, and a navigation system with a concealed antenna. A new "jam protection system" for the vehicle's windows was designed to reduce the risk of possible injury by preventing the windows from closing if an object came in between the window and the door frame. Door window controls were also added to the vehicle remote control.

Exterior updates included new five spoke wheels as well as redesigned rear view mirrors that reduced the amount of wind noise. The automatic headlights were now equipped with a delay feature that allowed the headlights to remain on while the occupants exited the vehicle.

The revised LS 400 featured Toyota's new 290 hp VVT-i UZ engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The drivetrain improvements not only enabled the 3,890 lb sedan to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds but also improved the vehicle's fuel economy.

Third generation (UF30)

UF30 I (2001)
For 2001, the UF30 I LS 430 was introduced. While previous LS redesigns were evolutionary, the 2001 update was a more thorough update of the model's exterior and interior. The UF30 had a completely redesigned suspension and a brand new 4.3 L engine generating 290 hp (216 kW) and 320 ft•lbf (434 N•m) of torque. Lexus claims the LS430 can run 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds. A three-inch wheelbase stretch resulted in more interior volume than the competing Mercedes-Benz S-Class and allowed the engine to be positioned farther rearward for better balance. Features such as Dynamic Laser Cruise Control, a DVD-based navigation system and heated & cooled seats became available. These and other features, such as sonar assisted parking, power rear seats with massage and a rear cooler were bundled in the 'Ultra Luxury Package.'

In the interior the most notable design changes included additional woodgrain trim on the dashboard and doors as well as the addition of an LCD screen on the center console. The exterior of the vehicle was completely new with the vehicle's dimensions increasing in terms of length and height.

UF30 II (2004)
The UF30 II was introduced in 2004. Lexus freshened the front & rear fascias and added as standard equipment previously optional features, such as a one-touch power moonroof, power rear sunshade, and lighted rear-seat vanity mirrors. Some features previously included in the Custom and Ultra Luxury packages became available separately. The transmission got an added sixth gear, and keyless 'smart access' and Bluetooth technology became optional, while a pre-collision system, similar to Mercedes-Benz's Pre-Safe, which used millimeter-wavelength radar to predict crashes and allow distance-aware cruise control, was added as an option. Other updates included different wheels, projector headlamps, and LED taillights.

The 2001 to 2006 LS 430 was the most reliable luxury sedan in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality survey, and the early models of this series were the most reliable cars in the survey. In later studies of defects after 3 years of ownership, the LS 430 is also at the top of the pack. The third season of the popular BBC television program, Spooks, featured a number of Lexus LS vehicles as part of the brand's introduction in the British market.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Miss Costa Rica 2011 Johanna Solano in swimsuit photos

Check out more photos of Johanna Solano, newly crowned Miss Costa Rica 2011. Johanna Solano is a student of psychology. She is 20 year old and stands 1.75m. She will represent Costa Rica in Miss Univese 2011 pageant.





Miss Costa Rica 2011 Johanna Solano in swimsuit photos


Chanyasorn Sakornchan, Miss Thailand Universe 2011

Check out the latest photos of Chanyasorn Sakornchan, newly crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2011. Chanyasorn was crowned on March 25, 2011. She is 20 year old and stands 1.73m. Chanyasorn will represent Thailand in Miss Universe 2011 pageant.





Saturday, March 26, 2011

In Car Exhibition Auto For Women Expo

Some women have the believe that car insurance is more expensive for them than for men or families, but in fact car insurance for women is based on the driving record, the age of the car, and various other factors. In fact women are frequently quoted lower rates than their male counterparts because of their safer driving records.













































Friday, March 25, 2011

Michelle Yeoh

Date of Birth
6 August 1962, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia 

Birth Name
Yeoh Chu-Kheng 

Height
5' 4" (1.63 m) 


Mini Biography
Born as Yang Zi Chong in the mining town of Ipoh in West Malaysia in the lunar year of the Tiger, she spoke English and Malay before Chinese. A ballet dancer since age 4, she moved to London, England to study at the Royal Academy as a teenager. 
After a brief dance career, she won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant title in her native country and the Miss Moomba beauty pageant title in Melbourne, Australia in the early 1980s. Her first on camera work was a 1984 commercial with martial arts star Jackie Chan. In 1985, she began making action movies with D&B Films of Hong Kong. 
She was first billed as Michelle Khan, then later, Michelle Yeoh. Never a trained martial artist, she relied on her dance discipline and her on-set trainers to prepare for her martial arts action scenes.


Monday, March 21, 2011

BMW ActiveE 2011, Geneva: The newest version of 1-Series Electric

BMW ActiveE 2011, Geneva: The newest version of 1-Series Electric

The last is ActiveE BMW car, the electrical machine drives. Roll out at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 BMW Latest Version die by the power of the BMW 1-Series ActiveE. BMW ActiveE back in Detroit. BMW increases cave used to produce groups like vehicles 1000th

BMW ActiveE 2011, Geneva: The newest version of 1-Series Electric
 BMW convention ActiveE liquid-cooled battery is usually LiMotive SB. She provide enough water to produce 170 hp and er-184 pound feet of torque. 


BMW ActiveE 2011, Geneva: The newest version of 1-Series Electric

BMW ActiveE 2011, Geneva: The newest version of 1-Series Electric

BMW ActiveE 2011, Geneva: The newest version of 1-Series Electric


BMW ActiveE 2011, Geneva: The newest version of 1-Series Electric



Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design

 Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design

Official Koenigsegg now make ballistic machine. Koenigsegg Agera R show at the Geneva Motor Show 2011th Koenigsegg supercar Agera R has a sophisticated and beautiful design. This official could not get the "Breaking the Law" from our minds. R Agera min award you with a 1115 hp at 6900 rpm and 885 pound-feet of torque at 4100 rpm, the E85 in the gas tank oh-so-thirsty. V8 twin-turbo 5.0-liter produces 738 pounds-feet of torque from 2700 rpm to 6170 rpm.


 Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design
 All power is channeled through a dual-clutch gearbox with seven gears paddle shifters and an electronic differential lock. Engine and transmission work together to promote R Agera 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds less. Fixed gas, and you will reach 124 km / h in 7.5 seconds. If you are on the binder, if you hit slam decision 124 mph, the whole trip will take 12.7 seconds back to zero. The cars that will last a long time before the 60 mph peak.
 Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design

 Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design

 Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design

 Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design

 Koenigsegg Agera R in 2011 Geneva: Supercar Advanced Design