Lexus F.

Lexus F is an independent high-performance brand of Lexus. The name "F" comes from Fuji Speedway. The trademark F was registered in 26, and the first model IS F was launched in 27. This high-performance brand, founded by Lexus engineer Yukihiko Yakuza, focuses on the research and development of high-performance products like Mercedes-Benz AMG and BMW M. At present, Lexus F brand has LFA, IS F, RC F, GS F and other models. Chinese name: Lexus F mbth: Lexus F model structure, F's predecessor, IS F,LFA,RCF and GSF,F SPORT, racing field, model structure Lexus F high-performance brand takes sound, echo and power as its core value. Brand families present a pyramid structure according to their performance. At the top of the pyramid is the LFA supercar; IS F, GS F and RC F, as the main products of f series, are located at the second level of the pyramid; The F SPORT version of each volume-sold model IS the third-level product, and the F SPORT kit is optional for the CT, GS, IS, RX and NX of LEXUS. The birth of F, the predecessor of F Pyramid, originated from the persistence of an engineer. Things can be traced back to the early 21st century, one year after the birth of the first generation of IS, in 2, when an engineer of LEXUS, Yukihiko Yakuza, used his rest day to build his dream cars with the wayward idea of "I want to build a car I want". Yukihiko Yasuhiko Yasuhiko is an uncompromising "performance madman", and his resume can almost be translated as "Toyota Performance Car Milestone". As early as the late 197s, Yukihiko Yakuza was involved in the research and development of Toyota Supra. His shadow appeared in every car of Supra from the first generation to the fourth generation. In the following days, he devoted his energy to Lexus SC and Toyota Chaser. With the optimistic attitude of casual play, this IS, which is concentrated and full of enthusiasm, has gradually taken shape, and it has attracted the attention of Lexus American and other engineers. These engineers who were infected by Yakou have also invested in the development of this prototype. The top management of the company also gave a green light to the project, and they even found XS ENGINEERING, a famous American refitter, to cooperate in the development. The result IS an IS equipped with a 3UZ-FE 4.3L V8 self-priming engine adapted from the second generation GS and a Supra 6-speed manual transmission. The peak power of 34ps even exceeds that of GS43, and the acceleration of 1 kilometers takes only 5 seconds. In 23, this car boarded the SEMA modified auto show, and made its debut at the new york Auto Show the following year. At that time, IS was already facing a replacement, and the prototype needed to be further improved. Although this product did not finally enter the market, its name has been deeply rooted in people's hearts-IS 43, which became a conceptual prospect of Lexus F. IS 43 IS F after is 43, the research and development of Lexus high-performance cars did not stop, but continued to move forward under the impetus of Yukio Hatoyama. Engineers found the 5.2L version of 3UZ-FE engine that was carried on the Toyota Supra racing car in JGTC (all-Japan GT Competition, now the predecessor of Super GT) and put it on the first generation IS to continue testing, accumulating data for the research and development of new cars. In 24, the second generation of IS was officially finalized. Yukihiko Yasuko immediately led a small team and started the research and development of high-performance vehicles based on IS. Although the research on high-performance vehicles at this time is still restricted by funds, the personnel have been supported by the employees of the whole company. It even included an extremely special member-Akio Toyoda, then president of Toyota. With continuous efforts, this generation of IS is equipped with a 4.6L 1UR-FE V8 engine, and the prototype has been tested on the Linbei Ring Road in newberg. In 25, IS F was officially finalized. Is f in 26, Lexus submitted its trademark application for the first time. The media and the market are constantly speculating, what is the meaning of this sign? At that time, it was believed convincingly that it was the initials of "Faster", and then it was revealed in the official archives that it symbolized Fuji Speedway, the birthplace of Lexus high-performance cars, and the lines of the letters in the trademark were also inspired by the curve of the No.1 turn on the track. At the end of the same year, Lexus officially confirmed the existence of "IS F", which was officially released at the North American International Auto Show in 27. Lexus IS-F is equipped with 2UR-GSE 5.L V8 engine developed together with Yamaha Engine. This engine is improved based on 2UR-FSE adopted by LS 6h, equipped with D4-S direct injection system, with output up to 423ps and peak torque up to 55Nm. With the help of the carefully adjusted 8-speed automatic transmission, the speed of IS F can easily exceed 3 km/h. With a series of all-round enhancements such as aerodynamics, lightweight, and exclusive braking system, IS F has been completely changed compared with the ordinary version. The appearance of IS F engine officially announced the existence of Lexus high-performance product series, and European brands that have occupied the high-performance luxury car market for many years have also received a gauntlet. In 213, IS was officially replaced, while the powerful IS F is still on the market. After several improvements, IS F officially entered history on May 18th, 214. LFA Compared with other F models, Lexus LFA is the most special one. The idea of developing LFA began in 2. Haruhiko Shebashi, an engineer who had participated in the development of the performance car Celica, and Cheng Sehiro, the chief test driver, convened a group of top engineering teams in the club and secretly launched the research and development plan of "extreme domestic supercar". This project, called "Lexus Future Advance", embodies the efforts of many engineers. In order to make the new car easy to drive, the engineer decided to adopt the front and rear drive layout for this supercar. In the same way as IS F, they also found a Yamaha engine to help build a V1 engine with outstanding performance. According to Haruhiko's idea, the new car will be equipped with a lightweight aluminum frame. The chief engineer of LFAFA, Haruhiko Pengqiao, and the chief test driver of LFA, Mr. Cheng Saihong, may be troubled. Due to the high development cost, the promotion of LFA met with opposition in the company in 22, including a considerable number of R&D personnel. Naruhiro sought support from Akio Toyoda for this purpose. Akio Toyoda, who is qualified as a racer, has become the number one fan of LFA. In the face of overwhelming opposition, he insisted on practicing the perfection in his heart. In 25, the LF-A concept car made its debut. Although it won unanimous applause, it was not perfect in the eyes of engineers because the aluminum frame was still a bit heavy. At the suggestion of Sese Hiroshi, Haruhiko's team decided to reinvent the wheel and replace the new car with a single-shell frame made of new materials, which is made of 65% carbon fiber reinforced material and 35% aluminum material, making it stronger and lighter. At this time, the LF-A concept car is highly close to the final production version. In 29, Akio Toyoda led a small team to enter the 24-hour endurance race in newberg with LFA prototype. Under the personal driving of Akio Toyoda, this prototype still under development completed the race with an impressive result of 18. This not only excited the whole company, but also reversed the overwhelming opposition. "Because I supported LFA, I became a loner in my own company," Toyoda recalled. "Today, they praised me a lot, but they thought I was crazy." Akio Toyoda and Hiroshi Naruhiro In 21, the LFA production version was officially launched. In addition to the highly technical monocoque frame, the power system of LFA is equally shocking. With the joint development of Yamaha engine and Lexus engineers, this hand-built 1LR-GUE V1 engine can produce 56ps output at 87rpm. Moreover, the engine speed can soar from the idle state to the red line area in just .6 seconds, and the traditional pointer instrument panel can't even keep up with the engine speed increase, so it can only be replaced by a TFT instrument panel full of science and technology. The unique sound of its operation comes from the careful adjustment of Yamaha Music Department, and it has won the reputation of "The Roar of Angels". In order to cooperate with this powerful engine, the ASG transmission placed at the rear of the car body together with the radiator is also tailor-made, and the shift time is only 2 milliseconds. In other details, LFA is still eye-catching: including the body made of carbon fiber and glass fiber, the tail wing that provides sufficient downforce and can automatically lift; Lexus's consistent excellent workmanship is also reflected in LFA. Only 5 sets of such a masterpiece were produced, which was in short supply. In the end, the owner of LFA had to be decided by lottery. The life of LFA officially ended in 212. At the end of the car series, Lexus brought an enhanced version of the New Bogeling Suite, which was the last 5 LFAs. In 211, AkiraLida, a test driver, drove this car in the North Ring Road of New Bogeling with a speed of 7:14.64, which set the fastest lap time for non-competitive tires in production models. And this amazing model is still in the hearts of fans around the world as the top model of Lexus F Triangle. RCF and GSF, as the chief engineers of the third generation landmark product RC F, are determined to share the fun brought by this performance with more people after the pioneering work IS F and LFA. In his view, in addition to the extreme performance on the track, stability and good dynamic predictability are the key points, and it is the key to make the driver confident to approach the limit of this car. RC F, lexus RC F did this. The cutting-edge design RC F, which inherits this generation of Lexus products, has won many favors only in appearance, and the consistent exquisite interior also ensures the absolute comfort of drivers with different needs when getting along with RC F. As for the performance, the 2UR-GSE 5.L V8 engine has also been completely innovated with the help of Yamaha, and its output has been raised to 477ps, which also has better fuel economy. Most importantly, RC F is equipped with TVD active torque distribution rear axle differential for the first time. Under the different settings of the computer, the vehicle can not only leave sufficient freedom for senior drivers, but also maintain enough tolerance when facing newcomers on the track. As for the GS F, which officially debuted at the beginning of 215, it is equipped with a V8 engine like RC F and a TVD active torque distribution rear axle differential. In contrast, it is more calm based on GS, but what is certain is that it has the same amazing performance. The concept of F SPORT F SPORT first appeared at the SEMA modified auto show in 27. As an optional kit provided by the original factory, the F SPORT package can improve the appearance and interior sportiness of the original standard model. At the same time, the suit also has performance components carefully adjusted by TRD(Toyota Racing Development), such as upgraded suspension and braking system. Many models of Lexus are equipped with optional F SPORT kit, which provides a very intimate sports choice for light "non-fanatical performance lovers" with the high-quality genes of the other F models. Admittedly, the short history and development time did not leave too much time for the F family to win the glory on the field, but this does not mean the lack of strength. As early as the release of IS F, Lexus had built an IS F Racing Concept concept car that met the requirements of the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) based on the experience of Toyota Chaser JGTC. Since then, engineers have created IS F CSS-R specially for the track, which is 314 kg thinner than ordinary IS F. And it, also played in the famous pikes peak mountaineering competition. In addition to IS F, LFA has also built two upgraded LFA Code-x-X, and won the first place in SP8 and SP-Pro in the 214 season. As the third milestone product of the F family, RC F has also launched the RC F GT3 concept racing car specially used for races to compete in major races. This model, once unveiled, was hailed as "born for the track", with a curb weight of only 1,25 kg, while the engine power was raised from the original factory of 455ps to 54ps. At the SuperGT in 215, the RC F GT3 concept car won the first race and won the sub-station championship in the first stop. But also devoted himself to the famous pikes peak Mountain Climbing Competition. Mount Fuji witnessed the birth and development of Lexus F brand. For the future, as Mr. Yukihiko Yasuko said, there is only one purpose of the F family, that is, to build a car happily and let consumers fall in love with it. The same is true of the craftsman's spirit, which is accompanied by heartfelt love and perseverance. About the history of Lexus F family, it is not a shocking biography, but an eloquent song, which records the feelings and dreams.