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Car of the Day: March 31, 2013; MotorMax '01 Lexus LS430
Topic Started: Mar 31 2013, 08:05 AM (542 Views)
Dean-o-mite
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Today's car of the day is Motor Max's 2001 Lexus LS430.


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The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. Four generations of the sedan have been produced, all equipped with V8 engines and rear-wheel drive, although since 2006 all-wheel drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants have also been offered. The original Lexus LS 400, the first Lexus to be developed, was introduced as the premium marque's debut model in September 1989. Subsequent redesigns included the second-generation LS 400 in November 1994, the LS 430 in January 2000, and the LS 460/LS 460 L series in 2006. A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged as Toyota Celsior, was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced there in 2006. In 2006 (for the 2007 model year) the fourth-generation.



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HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
This Lexus was part of the cheaper line from Motor Max. For a sub-one-dollar car, Motor Max really does a nice job adding details to make their cars more than just another cheap toy. The Lexus is casting #6064 in the Motor Max lineup.


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The third-generation Lexus LS 430 (UCF30) debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January 2000 as a 2001 model, introducing a new body design and a host of new interior and technological features. The sedan was equipped with a new 4.3 liter 3UZ-FE engine generating 290 hp and 320 ft lb of torque. The standard suspension had been completely redesigned, with a double-wishbone setup at all four wheels; a Euro-tuned suspension was offered for the first time. A new torque-activated electronic control unit made throttle adjustments based on vehicle speed, engine revolutions per minute, and pedal position. The LS 430 sported a 0-100 kilometers per hour (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.7 seconds. Sales began in October 2000 in the U.S.


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Heading into the planning of the LS 430, division executives concluded that the previous LS redesign had been too restrained in its approach. The LS 430 development team, led by chief engineer Yasushi Tanaka, accordingly opted for a more thorough exterior, interior, and technological redevelopment. The development of the LS 430 took four years. Selected from 16 different concept designs, the resulting vehicle of December 1997, when the final design was approved, saw the sedan's dimensions increase in terms of wheelbase and height. The exterior featured a larger grille with rounded edges, quarter windows on the rear doors, and rounded trapezoidal headlamps. The body was also more aerodynamic than previous LS sedans. A 76 mm (3.0 in) wheelbase stretch resulted in more interior volume and allowed the engine to be positioned further aft for better balance. Trunk space was increased by one-third due to repositioning of the fuel tank.



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JustDavid
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Very nice! The reverse sensors in the rear bumper are a super touch, not one I'd expect to see.
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pjedsel
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For a cheaper Motormax, this one is nicely done - better than some of the current Matchbox models out there.
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
Make it a taxi.
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ivantt
Apr 1 2013, 02:18 AM
Make it a taxi.
That'd make for a pretty high-end taxi! I'm sure they exist in Vegas though, right?

Thanks for looking!
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Hey Ivan, I was getting my Corollas out for pictures, and found this yellow LS430. It isn't marked as a taxi yet, but it's halfway there!!! :lol:

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