When the standard GS350 debuted at Pebble Beach, we reported that a GS350 F Sport version would bow at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. This has now come to pass. F Sport, of course, indicates this car’s sporty intentions; the letter F is similarly applied to the LFA supercar and the rowdy IS F sports sedan. The new GS model sets itself apart from the regular GS350 with unique fascias and spoilers, plus a set of 19-inch wheels that will be staggered to accommodate fatter rubber out back (at least on rear-drive models).
Those who might have hoped the F Sport badge would mean more muscle from the GS’s 3.5-liter V-6 will be disappointed. The direct-injected engine makes the same 306 hp as the regular car, and Lexus claims it can power both versions to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The F Sport conversion does bring significant chassis tweaks, though, including thicker anti-roll bars, firmer bushings, and an F Sport adaptive variable suspension system, along with larger front brake rotors and more aggressive brake pads. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available.
The F Sport offers a suite of optional gizmos intended to increase handling prowess. A new Lexus Dynamic Handling (LDH) system monitors velocity and driver inputs to optimize the car’s drift angle—basically, to minimize understeer and control oversteer. The LDH system also includes rear-wheel steering, which works like similar systems from other automakers by steering the rear wheels in phase with the fronts at high speeds or out of phase at low speeds to assist with turn-in and mid-corner stability. The rear wheels can steer as much as two degrees. Cars with rear-wheel drive get a new variable steering ratio; when the rack is paired with LDH, front and rear steering are independently managed in active pursuit of neutrality.
We were able to sample a rear-drive GS350 F Sport prototype with all the goodies during a drive event in Germany. At that point, we found the variable steering to be quick and accurate, but not quite perfect in its communication of front-tire stress. Still, with stability control off, the car was more playful than most Lexuses we’ve driven, and we concluded that the chassis could deal with a lot more power. GS F powered by the IS F’s punchy, 416-horse V-8, anyone?
Aside from being more fun than a standard GS350, the F Sport also looks to be a better place to spend time—or at least a snazzier one—with modern-looking aluminum trim, perforated leather upholstery, and a black headliner, plus aluminum pedals. F Sport drivers get a special 16-way power seat with adjustable side bolsters and thigh support, but all occupants can plant their butts on available Cabernet Red leather upholstery, which should pair well with two special exterior paint options: Riviera Red and Liquid Platinum. The F Sport boasts an impressive spec sheet, but more power would make it even more enticing.
This modified BMW X1 sits on brand new Type VIII 19″ wheels with 5 double spokes which received a BiColor Finish. The car tuners also installed a sophisticated suspension system with a new springs kit and an aluminum brace that ensures perfect balance between performances and comfort.Under the hood, engineers from AC Schnitzer have upgraded the bmw x1 tuning xDrive23d from a 204HP diesel with TwinPowerTurbo and Common Rail injection to 240 HP. The 2.0d and 1.8d engines also feature Common Rail injection and a turbocharged and after a couple of tweaks by AC Schnitzer the power was raised to 210 HP and 171 HP respectively.bmw x1 tuning
The Hartge bmw x1 tuning xDrive20d shown here boasts 32 hp more than its standard brethren, which enables it to leap from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 instead of 8.4 seconds and adds another 11 km/h to V-max. In the case of the sDrive20d (which sprints to 100 km/h in 6.9 instead of 8.1 seconds), the top speed rises to 229 km/h. Thanks to the Hartge modifications, maximum torque of the already powerful 4-cylinder engine with common-rail injection system and turbocharger rises from 350 to 415 Nm (lb-ft 306) at 2000 rpm.
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German tuning company AC Schnitzer has presented the program of completions for compact crossover bmw x1 tuning.
