For several weeks, working to change the Lexus LS600h, which must carry the bride and groom on the streets of the Principality. The LS600h L Full Hybrid is equipped with a rear roof transparent polycarbonate and will cover most of the trip planned for 100% electric mode.
The aesthetic and technical changes are the work of renowned Belgian coachbuilder Carat Duchatelet who, after cutting the body to release the rear section has also strengthened the structure. Several companies have worked on this conversion will give birth to the official car of the royal wedding in Monaco.
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On passing the New York Auto Show hosted a presentation of the conceptual charged version of a hybrid hatchback Lexus CT 200h, which was prepared by the U.S. company Fox Marketing.
Due to the installation of a mechanical supercharger Eaton, intake system and Climax Racing Intercooler Yonaka total capacity of power plant vehicle was able to increase co 136 to 300 horsepower. In addition, specialists Fox Marketing to increase the capacity of nickel-metal hydride batteries, but the exact figure not yet known. The structure of the power plant Lexus CT 200h includes 1.8-liter gasoline engine, batteries and electric motors. New, special colored pearl paint company BASF, got aggressive aerodynamic body kit with extended wheel arches, sills and rear bumper body with a large diffuser. Also installed on the car other springs, Baer brakes chetyrehporshnevye with 330 millimeter discs and 20-inch alloy wheels with Toyo T1R tires of the dimension 225/30 for the front axle and 255/30 on the rear. In addition, the interior was completed and a hatchback, which came racing "scoops", trimmed in black leather, as well as illuminated Lexus logo on the door panels. At the moment, "loaded" Lexus CT 200h is the only show karom and mass-produced machines, or similar sports package speech does not go.
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While all car enthusiasts waited patiently for the start of the Auto Show in New York for info on the many firsts that will be presented, Lexus has decided to take a step ahead of the competition by disclosing fully its LF-Gh (Future Lexus Hybrid Grand Touring).
From a blank page, the manufacturer of luxury created the foundations for a future sedan in using new advanced technologies, combining style, performance and functionality while respecting the environment.
A massive grille, lights and LED lights, the absence of handles and mirrors, 20-inch wheels, aerodynamic shapes as well as massive wheel arches, are part of the redefining its design philosophy L-finesse "applied to all Lexus products since 2001.
Once inside, the LF-Gh features a highly visible instrumentation and a more functional console including an analog clock 3D acting as focal point. Like any luxury car that respects itself, it also uses soft-touch materials.
Lexus, however, proved stingy with details on the powertrain of his car concept, stating only that the power generated by the hybrid will be transmitted to the rear wheels.
Despite this early opening, visitors to the exhibition in New York will still have the chance to take a look at the latest creation of Lexus of 22 April to 1 May 2011.
