The LS, Lexus is a competitor for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, and BMW 7 Series and the new Lexus LS is coming with sports package. The package adds amount of $6185 to the bottom line, and is offered on short-wheelbase, rear-drive LS models. That extra money provides us with exterior visual cues, such as body cladding; 19-inch, 10-split-spoke alloy wheels; summer tires; and a unique grille. There are also some major differences inside. There is only one interior color scheme in this car, and the matte wood matches with Black/Saddle Tan perforated leather is present with contrast stitching. Also unique are the sport seats in front, which are pretty comfortable on the highway, yet provide terrific bolstering and support. But the sports version not only contains appearance updates, instead it focuses on the styling clues both inside and out.
The most exciting model in the LS line is the addition of a sportier transmission, such as new brakes, and a sport-tuned suspension. The 380-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 engine has been backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the Sport transmission gets the IS F treatment as well it also comes with the IS F's paddle shifters and the manual mode. It brings the quick shifts that we are looking for in the IS F, and the eight-speed won't automatically shift if the car hits the redline. In addition to that it provides rev-matching throttle blips when downshifting. The new trans also provides the quick acceleration of the direct-injection V-8, plus the ability to manually control shifts with either paddles or the shifter that really control them. Brembo brakes are also available with all this package.
Unlike the regular rear-drive LS coil-spring suspension, the Sport receives air suspension, providing a much stiffer ride. The wonderful 380-horse V-8 gets the sport-sedan treatment it rightly deserves. Thus the sport package makes vehicle more exciting and fun to drive in terms of acceleration, handling, shifts and braking as well.
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