2010 Lexus IS 250C
MSRP
$52,100
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Sub Compact
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
11.6
energuide estimate - hwy
7.6
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
2.5L/152
sae net horsepower @ rpm
204 @ 6400
sae net torque @ rpm
185 @ 4800
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
65.0
wheelbase
107.5
length, overall
182.5
width, max w/o mirrors
70.9
height, overall
55.7
trunk volume
10.8
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4508
Passenger Volume
87.9
Base Curb Weight
3841
Cruising Range - City
1317.31
Cruising Range - Hwy
2010.63
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.28
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.19
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.79
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.47
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.73
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/40R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
33.5
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.3
Front Leg Room
44.1
Front Shoulder Room
54.2
Front Hip Room
54.3
Second Head Room
36.1
Second Leg Room
25.9
Second Shoulder Room
44.7
Second Hip Room
43.3
Track Width, Front
60.4
Track Width, Rear
60.4
Min Ground Clearance
5.1
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The Lexus IS finally joins its class rivals by offering a convertible model for 2010. The rear-wheel drive C comes with either a 204-hp 3.5-litre V6 or a 306-hp 3.5-litre V6. While a six-speed manual is standard on the base car, six-speed automatics dominate the rest of the range. The folding-metal top takes about 20 seconds to stow, leaving little room for luggage. As you would expect of a Lexus, performance is aimed more to comfort, and the occupants are well-sheltered from the elements.

Pros

Lexus’ best convertible

Cons

Not very exciting