Lexus Puts Spectators Behind the Wheel of an IS F at the 34th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Posted on April 16, 2008
Filed Under cars
TORRANCE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire/ — While professional race car
drivers display their skills on the famed Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
(TGPLB) street circuit, spectators can test their high-speed driving
talents without even wearing a helmet. Lexus will offer race fans attending
this year’s TGPLB (April 17-20) the opportunity to get behind the wheel of
the all-new Lexus IS F high-performance sport sedan while experiencing
Sony’s Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue. Released on April 15, Gran Turismo(TM)
5 Prologue is Sony Computer Entertainment America’s newest driving
simulator for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)).
The Lexus display, located in the Lifestyle Expo, will feature six
Virtual GT racing simulators running Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue on PS3
systems. Visitors to the booth can climb into one of these advanced
simulators and race a virtual IS F on the famous Fuji Speedway, one of six
tracks available in the game.
Fuji Speedway is the IS F’s home track where it was extensively tested
and tuned. Racers can enter Fuji Speedway’s 0.92-mile straight and
experience the ultra-quick shifts of the IS F’s 8-speed Sport Direct-Shift
transmission and its 416 horsepower, 5.0-liter V8, which launches the car
from 0-to-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. After reaching IS F’s 170 mph top
track speed, racers can utilize the gripping force of the Lexus-designed
high-performance Brembo(R) brakes while braking hard into turn one.
Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue features a new physics engine that delivers
next-generation vehicle-specific handling that highlights the IS F’s
high-performance suspension throughout Fuji Speedway’s 16 technical turns.
The stunning visuals provided by the PS3 system’s high-definition graphics
will bring driving enthusiasts closer to the reality of driving the IS F
than ever before.
About Gran Turismo(TM)
With more than 48 million units shipped worldwide*, the award-winning
Gran Turismo(TM) franchise for the PlayStation(R), PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system and PLAYSTATION(R)3 system is regarded as the best and
most authentic driving simulation ever created due to its true-to-life
graphics, authentic physics technology and design. Since the inception of
the Gran Turismo franchise, famed creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony
Digital Inc. in Japan have revolutionized the racing category as we know it
today. His offerings provide users with the most true-to-life driving
simulation in the industry and a unique medium for automotive manufacturers
to showcase their products.
* Units shipped through end of September 2007
About Lexus
Lexus has become synonymous with luxury since its introduction in 1989.
By offering some of the finest quality luxury vehicles and providing
benchmark customer service, Lexus has remained the top-selling luxury
nameplate in the United States for seven years in a row. Lexus and its 223
dealers have repeatedly achieved high honors for both the products they
sell and the customer service they provide.
Public Web site: http://www.lexus.com/isf
“PlayStation”, “PS one”, “PSP” and “PLAYSTATION” are registered
trademarks and “PS3″ is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Gran
Turismo TM/ (C) 2008 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Manufacturers, cars,
names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases
include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.
SOURCE Lexus via PRNewswire
Share ThisComments
Leave a Reply