Lexus IS C

After four years with only one body style, the Lexus IS returned with a second body style, this time in convertible form. On 2 October 2008, Lexus debuted a hardtop convertible version of the Lexus IS, the Lexus IS 250 C, at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Auto Show). A more powerful IS 350 C version was also reported, with engine specifications analogous to those on the sedan models. The Lexus IS convertible features a three-piece aluminum hardtop that can retract in 21 seconds, a roof-brake mechanism slows panels as they close and near the windshield. The Lexus IS 250 C and Lexus IS 350 C will be offered with a six-speed automatic, while the Lexus IS 250 C will also offer a manual transmission. The Lexus IS convertible's body carries a 0.29 Cd figure. The Lexus IS 250 C is scheduled to go on sale in Europe in 2009, with Lexus IS convertible sales for North America targeted for May 2009 as a 2010 model. An Lexus IS 300 C is also being produced for certain regions.