Chitchat ALL NEW LEXUS - LY650 (are you ready for it?)

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65-foot yacht unveiled as latest Lexus flagship
By Deeq on 14 Sep 2018 in New model



Lexus has been dropping hints about entering the private yacht game over the past couple of years and on Friday it finally confirmed it with the reveal of the LY 650, a 65-foot luxury yacht billed as the automaker's fourth flagship. The others are the LC coupe, LS sedan and LX SUV.



The LY 650 exists only as a series of computer-generated renderings at present but Lexus has confirmed plans for production, with the first to be unveiled late in 2019. The move is part of Lexus boss Shigeki Tomoyama’s desire to, “present a dream-like vision of the luxury lifestyle; one where the Lexus yacht expands the potential of Lexus mobility to the ocean.”



Lexus has teamed up with boat builder Marquis-Larson of Pulaski, Wisconsin to develop its yacht, which the automaker says is the first production-bound boat to feature the L-finesse design language. It isn't the first L-finesse-inspired boat, however. That honor goes to the Lexus L42 LF-1 sport yacht concept unveiled in in 2017.



Lexus says the decision to proceed with production of the LY 650 came following the strong interest generated in the L42 LF-1 concept. Several of the most attractive features from the 42-foot concept have made their way onto the LY 650, such as the pronounced bow, curved deck accents and accentuated aft hips complete with 19-foot beam.

The powertrain for the LY 650 will be sourced from marine engines expert Volvo Penta, part of the Volvo trucking group. The standard setup is a pair of 12.8-liter inline-6 IPS 1200 diesel engines, each good for about 900 horsepower. Those seeking greater performance will be able to opt for the IPS 1350 version of the engine which ups the power to 1,000 hp.



It certainly would have been cooler to see Lexus develop its own powertrain for the yacht, especially since the automaker already has some experience in the boating segment through its parent company Toyota, which has a well-established marine division that produces sports fishing boats, cruisers, and other crafts for those who love the open water.

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[AhMeng]

Swee! I like
When I get my PPDCL, can Cheong this one. I mean rent..No money to buy.

 

[Froggy]

Lexus Reveals The LY 650 Luxury Yacht
Nargess BanksContributori
Cars & BikesI cover cars and design — and where they intersect

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2018/09/10/lexus-ly650-yacht/#212dc68d1958

Introducing the Lexus LY 650 luxury yachtLEXUS

This is the LY 650, a first luxury yacht by the Japanese car company Lexus. It follows on from the company's Sport Yacht Concept and will be the first production vessel to express the marque’s “L-finesse” design theme on water. Boat builder Marquis-Larson Boat Group will construct, sell and service the vessel when it goes into production in 2019.

LY 650 is the first production maritime expression of Lexus design language, L-finesseLEXUS

Lexus has been quite brave lately, letting loose and exploring the art of craft with a strong Japanese twist as seen with the latest family of cars. The flagship LS 500h, driven recently, for instance, incorporates some unique features such as the hand-pleated door panels and optional glasswork based on the ancient Japanese “Kiriko” technique. With this latest LY 650, Lexus will continue to examine its design identity, utilizing its heritage and showcasing the Lexus Takumi artisan skills, especially with the interior. Executive vice president, Shigeki Tomoyama, says his desire is to, “present a dream-like vision of the luxury lifestyle; one where the Lexus Yacht expands the potential of Lexus mobility to the ocean.”

The first completed Lexus LY 650 is expected to be finished in the second half of 2019LEXUS

Many of the features introduced in the Sport Yacht Concept have been translated into production for the LY 650. The study vessel was first revealed in January last year in Miami and in March won a special award at the Japan International Boat Show. Designed by the Lexus internal team, the idea was to find ways of exploring luxury and active lifestyles. It was also about looking into new materials and powertrains. For instance, the hull, inner structure and superstructure of the 42-foot open sport cruiser are made of hand-laid carbon fiber, vacuum-infused with two-part polyurethane resin. Power is provided by two marine-specification versions of the 5.0-litre Lexus V8 engine, seen in the RC F coupé and GS F saloon performance models and the new LC 500 coupé. The concept yacht was engineered by Toyota’s Marine Division and a single, working proof-of-concept was built also in partnership with the Marquis-Larson Boat Group.

The new yacht will have luxury staterooms below deck and space to entertain up to 15 guestsLEXUS

With its 65-foot overall length, 19-foot beam form, LY 650 production yacht has a strong, pronounced bow, curved deck accents and accentuated aft hips. Viewed from the profile, the elegant rise and fall of the yacht’s roofline, echoing that of Lexus cars, flows into the rising broad hips of the rear section. The new yacht will have luxury staterooms below deck and space to entertain up to 15 guests. Connected services using the company’s new Mobility Services Platform will provide security functions, smartphone integration, remote diagnostics, maintenance and other services.

The 65-foot Lexus yacht joins the LS saloon and LC coupé as the third Lexus flagshipLEXUS

The yacht scheme forms part of a larger strategy to enter other creative worlds - non-automotive projects - for inspiration. This includes the annual design awards at Salone del Mobile, the film projects, culinary work and now yacht building. Company president, Yoshihiro Sawa, describes his vision for Lexus to “explore new ways to deliver innovative and amazing experiences for our guests.”

The first completed Lexus LY 650 is expected to be finished in the second half of 2019 and will make its global debut late in the year. Specifications, prices and other details will be announced at a later date.

I've been a design writer for almost twenty years, exploring the world over to discover the latest concepts in automotive, industrial and product design, architecture and urbanism. I’m hugely excited by pioneering work and original thinking. I’m in love with beauty—timeless ...

 

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[eatshitndie]

wha lao eh. too high ses for me.

 

[Froggy]

Its like I just woke up in a room like this and then looking out I can see this boat



Man, how good will life be?

Looking and dreaming of a boat like this

 

[AhMeng]

Its like I just woke up in a room like this and then looking out I can see this boat



Man, how good will life be?

Looking and dreaming of a boat like this
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Your atb companion is chiobu..

 

[Leongsam]

I'm ready but my bank account still has some catching up to do.

 

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Toyota trawls for big spenders with $4m Lexus yacht
Luxury brand's first-ever boat is made in America
TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI, Nikkei staff writer 21, 2019 05:38 JST

The LY 650 yacht represents the first step beyond autos for Toyota Motor's Lexus brand. (Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor)

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor has unveiled the first yacht under its Lexus luxury brand, with a 450 million yen ($4.17 million) price tag in Japan that aims it squarely at the super-rich.

The LY 650 will launch in Japan, the U.S. and Canada on Oct. 30. The 20-meter vessel combines Toyota's shipbuilding expertise with the design sensibilities of Lexus, featuring a curvy motif and a luxurious interior. It contains three sleeping quarters, with space for six people.

The boat was designed in collaboration with the Italian yacht designer Nuvolari Lenard and is built in the U.S.

Toyota has sold about 900 boats in Japan since establishing its shipbuilding business in 1997. This is the first foray outside autos for Lexus, which unveiled the yacht concept in January 2017.

 

[eatshitndie]

may consider if it's 69-ft and cost $6.9m.

 

[3cm]

Swee! I like
When I get my PPDCL, can Cheong this one. I mean rent..No money to buy.

 

[nightsafari]

Lexus Reveals The LY 650 Luxury Yacht
Nargess BanksContributori
Cars & BikesI cover cars and design — and where they intersect

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2018/09/10/lexus-ly650-yacht/#212dc68d1958

Introducing the Lexus LY 650 luxury yachtLEXUS

This is the LY 650, a first luxury yacht by the Japanese car company Lexus. It follows on from the company's Sport Yacht Concept and will be the first production vessel to express the marque’s “L-finesse” design theme on water. Boat builder Marquis-Larson Boat Group will construct, sell and service the vessel when it goes into production in 2019.

LY 650 is the first production maritime expression of Lexus design language, L-finesseLEXUS

Lexus has been quite brave lately, letting loose and exploring the art of craft with a strong Japanese twist as seen with the latest family of cars. The flagship LS 500h, driven recently, for instance, incorporates some unique features such as the hand-pleated door panels and optional glasswork based on the ancient Japanese “Kiriko” technique. With this latest LY 650, Lexus will continue to examine its design identity, utilizing its heritage and showcasing the Lexus Takumi artisan skills, especially with the interior. Executive vice president, Shigeki Tomoyama, says his desire is to, “present a dream-like vision of the luxury lifestyle; one where the Lexus Yacht expands the potential of Lexus mobility to the ocean.”

The first completed Lexus LY 650 is expected to be finished in the second half of 2019LEXUS

Many of the features introduced in the Sport Yacht Concept have been translated into production for the LY 650. The study vessel was first revealed in January last year in Miami and in March won a special award at the Japan International Boat Show. Designed by the Lexus internal team, the idea was to find ways of exploring luxury and active lifestyles. It was also about looking into new materials and powertrains. For instance, the hull, inner structure and superstructure of the 42-foot open sport cruiser are made of hand-laid carbon fiber, vacuum-infused with two-part polyurethane resin. Power is provided by two marine-specification versions of the 5.0-litre Lexus V8 engine, seen in the RC F coupé and GS F saloon performance models and the new LC 500 coupé. The concept yacht was engineered by Toyota’s Marine Division and a single, working proof-of-concept was built also in partnership with the Marquis-Larson Boat Group.

The new yacht will have luxury staterooms below deck and space to entertain up to 15 guestsLEXUS

With its 65-foot overall length, 19-foot beam form, LY 650 production yacht has a strong, pronounced bow, curved deck accents and accentuated aft hips. Viewed from the profile, the elegant rise and fall of the yacht’s roofline, echoing that of Lexus cars, flows into the rising broad hips of the rear section. The new yacht will have luxury staterooms below deck and space to entertain up to 15 guests. Connected services using the company’s new Mobility Services Platform will provide security functions, smartphone integration, remote diagnostics, maintenance and other services.

The 65-foot Lexus yacht joins the LS saloon and LC coupé as the third Lexus flagshipLEXUS

The yacht scheme forms part of a larger strategy to enter other creative worlds - non-automotive projects - for inspiration. This includes the annual design awards at Salone del Mobile, the film projects, culinary work and now yacht building. Company president, Yoshihiro Sawa, describes his vision for Lexus to “explore new ways to deliver innovative and amazing experiences for our guests.”

The first completed Lexus LY 650 is expected to be finished in the second half of 2019 and will make its global debut late in the year. Specifications, prices and other details will be announced at a later date.

I've been a design writer for almost twenty years, exploring the world over to discover the latest concepts in automotive, industrial and product design, architecture and urbanism. I’m hugely excited by pioneering work and original thinking. I’m in love with beauty—timeless ...

oi! you forgot to check see got most important feature. hydrotherapy pool!

if not your skin will dry up because of saltwater spray, need to regenerate in freshwater hydrotherapy. amphibians need their skin moist to survive no?