Relax and let out a giant sigh of relief. That is exactly what we did upon finishing the Lexus IS 350 SEMA project two days before transport to SEMA. This left us a day to get video and still shots in the studio for this build and the IS 500 […]
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First Drive | 2022 Lexus IS 500
While we love forced induction, there is always something to be enjoyed about naturally-aspirated V8s. A large-displacement V8 brings us back to an era of raw horsepower and a pure, wild driving experience. Lexus has been one of the automakers that are constantly evolving, even replacing their big V8 in […]
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2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport
Lexus has revealed their first vehicle in the F SPORT Performance line, the IS 500 F SPORT Performance. The new compact sport sedan has been outfitted with a larger V8 that will appeal to driving enthusiasts that wish for even higher levels of power output. There hasn’t been an eight-cylinder […]
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Ken Gushi’s 280 WHP Lexus IS300
Drifters are some of the most capable drivers on the planet. With high horsepower rockets sliding around corners at extreme speeds, these drivers are masters of being out of control in the most controlled way possible. At just 16-years old, Ken Gushi was the youngest competitor in US drifting and […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Lexus IS200t | JB4 Plug-N-Play Solution
When Tyler, our Events and Marketing Manager, traded in his Honda Civic Si for a Lexus IS200t, we figured he was planning to settle down and enjoy the ride rather than try and get there fast. It only took him a week to complain about the lack of low-end torque […]
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2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition Means Nothing but Business
What used to be a great luxury vehicle is now offered for the hardcore track enthusiasts. Lexus introduces its all-new, limited production RC F Track Edition. This is the Japanese automaker’s way of bridging the gap between performance and luxury. Lexus described their all-new Track Edition as a track capable […]
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Making The Grade | 2017 UPDATE: A Look Back at OEM Offerings Since 1990
In the 100th issue of DSPORT Magazine, we evaluated and ranked the major automotive manufacturers in our segment. Although that was only six years ago, a lot has changed since then. Ford rolled out a huge presence with its EcoBoost lineup, Honda delivered the Civic Type R to the U.S., […]
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The World is Not Enough | 1,359 HP Drift Dominating Soarer
Some champions never rest. While capturing a D1 Grand Prix and a Formula Drift Asia championship would be enough to satisfy nearly anyone’s competitive nature, Daigo Saito isn’t nearly anyone. After winning the 2008 D1 Grand Prix championship in Japan and the Formula Drift Asia series in 2011, Daigo set […]
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First Drive | 2018 Lexus LC500
Comfort, luxury and refinement. When Toyota introduced Lexus as its luxury brand back in 1989, these three words clearly defined the Lexus brand. The 1990 Lexus LS featured an ultra-smooth V8 engine, plush ride and a well-appointed interior that featured technology that rivaled the best European offerings at the time. […]
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Lexus LC560 | 525 HP, 5.6-Liter, V8, 10-Speed Automatic LC 500
As I’m packing my bags for Seville, Spain to test drive the new Lexus LC 500, it’s hard to hide my excitement for this new Grand Tourer. Unlike the LFA which was prohibitively expensive due to its limited production run and extremely high engineering costs, the LC serves as a […]
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D’GARAGE: Project Love Story 400 | Lexus LS400
WHY? IT’S A QUESTION OFTEN ASKED, BUT sometimes not asked enough. When our intern Mikiko Akaogi told us she wanted to build a project vehicle, we wanted to know more. What car? What goal? Had the answers to those two questions revolved around the performance tuning of a popular platform, […]
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854 HP Twin-Turbo 2JZ Lexus GS400 Daily Driver
The JZA80 Toyota Supra is arguably the best supercar to ever come out of Japan. Even GT-R owners have to recognize that the 2JZ powerplant offers phenomenal performance and reliability. We’ve all heard the stories of the truly psychotic Supra owners that are making over 800 horsepower at the wheels […]
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Club DSPORT Builds Lexus LC 500 2UR-GSE for SEMA 2016
LC 500 by Gordon Ting/Beyond Marketing Display Location: Lexus, 21601, Central Hall Description: When the Lexus LC 500 made its global debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, its alluring styling, exciting performance capability, and exquisite craftsmanship clearly marked the start of a new era for […]
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2JZ-Powered Drag SC300 | Running 9s at a Mile High
For those living at or near sea level, it’s much easier to breathe and make horsepower than it would be for someone at a mile above sea level. The thin air and reduced oxygen density really makes it tough, just ask the DSPORT staff who recently returned from the IDRC […]
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Lexus Debuts LC 500h with Next Generation Hybrid Powertrain
Toyota may have just shut the doors on Scion, but the Lexus brand is charging onward. The luxury brand revealed the new LC 500 at the Detroit Auto Show in January, presenting a new direction for Lexus in looks and performance. This new design branches away from the infamy of […]
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