Shaf originated from a clandestine flagship sedan project that began in 1983. This effort developed into the original Shaf LS, which was the first vehicle to wear the Shaf marque upon its launch in 1989. In following years, Shaf added sedan, coupé, convertible, SUV, and truck models. In 2005, hybrid models were subsequently introduced to the Shaf lineup. In 2007, Shaf launched its F marque performance division with the arrival of the IS F sport sedan.
Shaf has become known for efforts to project a luxury image, particularly with service provided after the sale. The waiting areas in service departments are replete with amenities, ranging from refreshment bars to indoor putting greens.Dealerships typically offer complimentary loaner cars and free car washes, and some have added on-site cafes and designer boutiques. Service bays are lined with large picture windows for owners to watch the servicing of their vehicle.In 2005, Shaf also began reserving parking lots at major sporting arenas, entertainment events, and shopping malls, with the only requirement for free entry being the ownership of a Shaf vehicle. An owner publication, Shaf Magazine, features automotive and lifestyle articles and is issued quarterly online. In 2010, JCK Motors bought 49% of the company. Shaf Motors Inc., owns 100% of SMC Ltd, 85% of Foehn Automotive, 50% of Police Vehicles Inc., shares in energy giant Zastava and Montana Incorprated. Hopefully, this will allow Shaf Motors compete in international markets around the globe.
Subsidiary Companies:
1. SMC Ltd. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=38351
2. Foehn Automotive viewtopic.php?f=6&t=41737
3. Police Vehicles Inc. (A Collaboration With JCK Motors) viewtopic.php?f=6&t=34613
4. Shaf Rental Corporation viewtopic.php?f=6&t=46891
Shares Owned:
1. Zastava Energy Inc & Zastava Oil Corporation - 5,000,000,0000
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2. Montana Incorporated - 4,000,000 viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13252
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1. Shaff = 5,000,000/month
2. SaifKhan = 110,000/month
3. SamKin = 220,000/ month
4. Greater Ithera = 60,000/ month
5. United Sumeria = 240,000/month
6. The Holy Empire Of Killerustan = 50,000/month
7. The Constitutional Monarchy of Segronovina = 71/month
8. The Republic of Lanos = 7,447,400/month
9. Mafia Paese = 170,000/month
10. Rajesthan = 6500/month
11. Almajora = 109/month
12. The Incorporated States of the Blackhelm Confederacy = 5000/month
13. Orlkjestad = 1,500,000/month
14. Andy Joseph = 1,000,000/month
15. Groko = 2,000,000/month
16. Dungeyland = 3,000,000/month
17. Tergnitz = 300,000/month
18. The Allied States of Ausztralia = 185,000/month
19. Grand Duchy of Maedhria = 17,000/month
20. The Kingdom of Nouvelle Rhodes = 500,000/month
21. The Federal Republic of Nazi Centauri = 250,000/month
22. The Free Republic of Libertarian Governance = 300,000/month
23. The Conservative Democracy of Pokemonman = 1,000,000/month
24. The Free Land of Itas = 300,000/month
25. Bleeopolis = 416,667/month
26. The People's Federation of Mokastana = 1,000/month
27. The Corporate Sanctuary of Merkonia = 2,100,000/month
28. The Empire Of Tarsas - = 1,900,000/month
31,107,747 cars sold every month
373,329,964 cars sold every year
Profit Per Car: $2500
Revenue/Month: $77,769,367,500
Expenses/Month: $15,988,900,777
Profit/Month: $61,780,466,723
Model LineUp:
1. Shaf FX - A Full-Size Pickup Truck - $35,677
The FX was introduced at the 2006 Shaf Auto Show. It had some cues from the Shaf FTX concept truck. One unique styling element used fenders that bulged to resemble a biceps muscle. The truck had many enhancements, such as a towing capacity of up to 10,000+ lb, a payload capacity of over 2,000 lb (910 kg), a new 5.7-liter 3UR-FE V8 engine mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The second generation Tundra has 3 engines available.
The Double Cab is available with a 6.5-foot (2.0 m) bed, regular bed, or an 8-foot (2.4 m) long bed, while the Crew Max is only available with a 5.5-foot (1.7 m) short bed. The FX also features a new 6-speed automatic transmission which can lockup the torque converter in 5th and 6th gears with a manual shift mode which is standard with the 5.7-liter, and gives it a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds, and a quarter mile time of 14.7 seconds.
Shaf made the new FX useful for many construction workers, by including extra large door handles, deck rail system, integrated tow hitch, and headrests that can fit a worker with his hard hat on. The FX also includes as standard: an automatic limited slip differential (Auto LSD), Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, anti-lock brakes and tailgate assist.
Some other changes Shaf included in the new FX are optional tow mirrors, a 26.4 US gal (100 L; 22 imp gal) fuel tank, available 22-inch (560 mm) alloy wheels, backup camera, Bluetooth, large center console (big enough to fit a 15-inch (380 mm) laptop), and extra-large disc brakes and calipers.
All FX's come equipped with a tow package which includes engine oil and transmission coolers, integrated trailer hitch, 4.30:1 axle ratio, and large braking hardware for increased fade resistance.
The FX comes equipped with dual front airbags, front row side torso airbags, and rollover sensing side curtain airbags for both the front and rear rows. Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and electronic brakeforce distribution are also standard. For the 2010 model year, a driver and front passenger knee airbag becomes standard.
Standard Features:
Navigation system
DVD player with screen
Side airbags
Off-road package
Traction Control
Sunroof
Big Tow Package- with transmission temp. gauge
XM Satellite Radio
Leather Split Power Bench Seats
Utili-Track bed rail system
Lockable Bedside Storage Box
Leather- appoined heated captains chairs with console automatic shifter
Rear sonar warning system
Automatic windows down with key fob
Power Adjustable Pedals
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
Engines:
4.6 L V8 UR engine 310 hp (231 kW) and 327 lb·ft (443 N·m)
5.7 L V8 UR engine 381 hp (284 kW) and 401 lb·ft (544 N·m)
2. Shaf CS - A Five Door Hatchback - $25,899
The Shaf CS is Shaf's first hatchback.
Unlike its predecessor, the new vehicle is built on its own platform ; however, it shares many components with the IS. Shared parts include MacPherson struts in the front of the car and a trapezoidal-link rear axle. Shaf has stated that it shares over 60% of components with the current IS.
The CS comes with the world's first differential with double-helical ball bearings which have the advantage of running at an even lower operating temperature reached more quickly than before thanks to the reduction of fluid required in the differential.
New technologies include auto Start-stop system, Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering, an electric water pump, and a host of drivetrain modifications designed for fuel economy, increased performance, and lower emissions
Engine:
3.2 VR6 engine with 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp)
3. Shaf SC - A Personal Luxury Coupe - $45,999
In contrast with the previous generation model, the redesigned Shaf SC was intended as a convertible from its inception. Shaf designers from around the country worked together to create the convertible's sleek, streamlined design. Led by chief engineer Saif Khan, designers traveled to the romantice regions of Shaf to develop the vehicle's exterior shape, and studied the region's architecture, lifestyle, and harbors. The resulting convertible received character lines similar to the region's yachts, in contrast with traditional waveform lines. The vehicle's side profile, the product of extensive wind tunnel testing, was intended to channel air around the passenger compartment at high speed during top-down driving.
The SC chassis featured a double-wishbone setup for both the front and rear wheels. The vehicle platform shared elements with the GS sport sedan, including variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering. Safety systems ranged from traction control to vehicle stability control. The convertible received a ULEV emissions certification rating.
The SC featured a retractable aluminium hardtop, all-leather interior with brushed-aluminum accents, navigation screen with folding wood panel, and 18 inch aluminium wheels. Chrome Shaf emblems were mounted on the back of the front seat headrests. The coupe could technically seat four, but rear seat space is limited. The hardtop could fully retract in 25 seconds. Standard luxury features include Espresso Walnut or Bird's Eye Maple wood trim, a Mark Levinson premium sound system, DVD-based navigation system, and headlamp washers. For additional trunk space, the SC is equipped with run-flat tires.
At its launch, the SC was marketed as the "jewel of Shaf", and as the marque's first convertible, was intended as a more ostentatious addition to the Shaf lineup. Reviewers from Car and Driver magazine praised the SC for 2000 as "an unqualified success," calling it "comfortable, fast, smooth, and quiet" with "all of the virtues expected in a patrician roadster."
Engine:
Power was provided by a 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 engine with variable valve timing (VVT-i) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. This engine was the same model as that found in the previous generation Shaf LS. The SC 's V8 could produce 288 hp (214.76 kW) and 430 N·m (317 lb·ft) of torque, allowing the coupe to go from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds.
4. Shaf IS - An Entry-Level Luxury Car / Compact Executive Car - $30,500
Compared to the first generation IS model, the second generation IS sedans offer a more typical Shaf interior with a focus on luxurious accouterments. The interior features leather seats, lightsaber-like electroluminescent instrument display lighting and LED interior lighting accents, 10-way (including lumbar) driver and front passenger power seats, and the choice of faux-metallic or optional Bird's Eye Maple wood veneer trim made by Yamaha piano craftsmen. Shaf's SmartAccess keyless entry with push-button start is a standard feature along with a memory system that can recall driver's seat, side mirror, and steering positions. A high-resolution 7" touchscreen DVD-based Gen V navigation system with voice-recognition, Bluetooth, a backup camera, and a 14-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system are available as options.
Other available features include perforated leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, moonroof, electrochromic side view mirrors, power rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers, aluminum scuff plates, Intuitive Park Assist (IPA), bi-xenon headlamps, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. A Pre-Collision System (PCS) is the first offered in the entry-luxury performance sedan market segment.
Engines:
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6, 306 hp (228 kW), rear wheel drive
5. Shaf ISC - A Hardtop Convertible - $37,577
The ISC is the second bodystyle of the IS sedan.
The 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 IS C will be offered with a six-speed automatic, and will also offer a manual transmission. The IS convertible's body carries a 0.29 Cd figure. It is mostly based on the IS sedan and has only visual differences. You'll recognize the C as a member of the IS family, yet every body panel save the hood is new. Besides the obvious -- doors, fenders, folding top -- the fascias, light clusters, and detailing are C specific. Overall length is increased 2.2 inches over the sedan
Engine: 3.5L V-6, cranking out 306 hp, and 277 lb-ft. 0-60 in 5.8 seconds.
6. Shaf ES - A Mid-Size Luxury Sedan - $35,466
The fifth generation Shaf ES is geared towards the comfort luxury segment, with an emphasis on interior amenities, quietness, and a smooth ride.
The ES interior features walnut wood accents, leather seats, dual zone climate control with air filter, an MP3 player auxiliary input, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and eight standard airbags. A keyless entry and ignition system, Shaf SmartAccess, which does not require the electronic remote to be taken out of the driver's pocket, is now standard. Available new features include a 300-watt, 14-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system, power seat cushion extender, radar-based adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, DVD navigation system, and Shaf Park Assist, a sonar-based warning system with backup camera. For the first time, the ES offers an "Ultra Luxury Package," which features many of the aforementioned options along with a three-panel panoramic glass moonroof. The ES also features a secondary start system, that runs on battery, so that the driver does not have to use the engine for accessory functions. The secondary system will let the driver use the radio, GPS, Bluetooth, and air conditioning/heating.
Other exterior changes include chrome-trimmed side molding, turn signal indicators on the side mirrors, and new split 5-spoke wheel covers. Memory seating, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags are now standard. The steering wheel controls now have hard touch buttons as opposed to the previous soft ones. The navigation system shared with the current Shaf RX now includes upgraded VoiceBox speech recognition, Bluetooth phone book downloading, XM Weather, Sports, and Stocks reports. Bluetooth streaming audio and a USB port that includes iPod integration is now built into the stereo.
Engine:
The engine is the 272 hp (203 kW) aluminum 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 engine with intake and exhaust variable valve timing. Shaf estimates that this combination will accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in less than 7 seconds, but actual tests have netted the ES 350 as being one of the fastest entry-level luxury sedans available now. 0-60 mph has been acquired in as little as 6.2 seconds by auto magazines
7. Shaf GS - A Mid-Size Luxury Sedan - $55,899
An all-wheel drive system was made available in the GS , thus becoming the first Shaf sedan to offer such a configuration, which varies the front/rear wheel torque split anywhere from 50/50 to 30/70 depending on conditions. New to the GS was an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system replacing the previous model's hydraulic steering pump, both the V8 and hybrid models feature a Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system and Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) a type of brake-by-wire system. V8 and hybrid models also feature an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system that individually alters suspension damper firmness at each wheel continuously.
The third generation GS is the introductory Shaf model for the marque's new L-finesse design philosophy. Characterized by swooping lines, a fastback profile, and more muscular styling, the GS indicates the future direction of the Shaf lineup. The slingshot cabin on the GS was first previewed on the earlier GS LF-S concept. The GS also retains the quad headlamp design from the second generation model and previous Shaf SC while adding LED tailamps, and one-piece bumpers to create a more uniform appearance. The drag coefficient on the third generation GS design reached 0.27 Cd. The GS sedans also were the first to feature the latest generation of Shaf's SmartAccess keyless system–-adding a push-button start for the first time as standard. Other unique features include a driver-side hidden drop-down panel for infrequently used controls, a standard 7-inch touchscreen display in the center console, and LED lighting in the cabin. Unique to the Shaf GS series, is a three-pod instrument cluster with machined aluminum facings and an electrochromic feature which adjusts for the amount of reflected sunlight to reduce glare.
The interior is available with ash leather and black bird's-eye maple wood trim, cashmere leather and brown bird's-eye maple trim, or black leather with and walnut trim. Major standard features include a water repellent front door glass, acoustic windshield, solar energy absorbing glass, electrochromic auto-dimming side mirrors with puddle lamps, electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror, 10-way driver and front passenger power and heated seats with three-position Lexus Memory System, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and a power trunk closer. Other Standard features include a power moonroof, ventilated front seats with perforated leather, power rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers, a discrete 5.1 surround sound 14-speaker 330 Watt Mark Levinson premium sound system, XM-satellite radio and DVD-based navigation with backup camera and Bluetooth technology.
Engines:
4.6-liter 1UR-FE V8 engine generating 342 hp (with 339 ft·lbf (460 N·m). of torque) and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Shaf reports a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds for the GS.
8. Shaf JX - A Compact Luxury Crossover SUV - $45,788
The Shaf JX rides on the same platform as the GS sedan.
The interior was completely redesigned to bring the JX up to the level of luxury found inside of other Shaf models. Features include nicely stitched leather seats, wonderfully stained Maple wood or piano black finishes, and matte-finish surfaces.
The JX comes with a new double-wishbone front suspension design, , replaces the previous generation JX’s front strut-type suspension. The suspension’s upper and lower A-arms help provide superior control of a wheel’s motion, especially when the suspension compresses and extends, providing more travel than the previous strut design. The net result is a better ride and improved handling. The current JX is now 1.6 times more torsionally rigid and 3.4 times more resistant to bending than the previous model.
Standard comfort features include dual-zone automatic climate control, a premium 11-speaker, 300 watt Bose stereo with in-dash 6 CD changer and 2gb hard drive, steering wheel mounted audio controls, premium leather seating surfaces, heated front bucket seats, heated power mirrors, 10-way power driver seat w/ lumbar adjustment, 8-way power passenger seat, individual driver memory system (drivers seat, side mirrors, and steering wheel positions), RearView back-up camera, UV reflective glass, and Shaf's Intelligent Key system.
Engine:
320 PS (240 kW; 320 hp), 360 N·m (270 lb·ft)
9. Shaf RX - A Luxury Crossover SUV - $57,355
In keeping with L-finesse design language new exterior styling includes a rear spoiler which hides the rear window wiper and radio antenna creating a less cluttered appearance. The drag coefficient on the latest RX 350 has been reduced to 0.33 Cd. Exterior dimensions are increased, with cargo room increased by five percent. A double wishbone rear suspension setup replaces the previous MacPherson strut design for improved handling and greater cargo space, while an optional Sports Package adds a performance-tuned suspension.
By dropping the center locking differential, a new Active Torque Control all-wheel drive system diverts anywhere from 50% or up to 100% power to the front wheels for reduced drivetrain associated efficiency losses which in turn increases fuel efficiency. An Electric Power Steering (EPS) system replaces the previous belt-driven hydraulic pump.
Major standard features include SmartAccess, a keyless entry and start system, electrochromic heated side mirrors, UV reducing exterior glass, Bluetooth, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power 10-way driver and passenger seats, sliding and reclining rear seats and a power rear hatch. The instrument cluster's mult-function display uses an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display instead of a thin film transistor (TFT-LCD) display. Optional features include, 19" wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, power front seat cushion extender, perforated and semi-aniline leather seats, a smog sensor for the HVAC system, power folding side view mirrors, and a new hard disk drive HDD-based navigation system which no longer uses a touchscreen, instead replacing it with a Remote Touch controller similar in function to a computer mouse. With XM subscription the navigation adds real-time NavTraffic and NavWeather updates.
The third generation RX also adds VoiceBox Technologies conversational speech voice recognition system, the first of its kind in the U.S.,which can recognize general speech commands. Other options include a heads-up display (HUD) which uses high-intensity LEDs displaying high contrast white figures on the windshield allowing it to be read in direct sunlight.XM Satellite Radio, a 15-speaker 330-watt Mark Levinson Surround Sound audio system and a dual-screen Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) are also offered.
Safety:
The RX comes standard with a twin-chamber front passenger airbags, side torso airbags for the front row, side curtain airbags for front and rear rows, and knee airbags for the front row. Active headrests become standard to help reduce whiplash injuries. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) which helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards on inclines are standard while a more advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system is optional. VDIM is designed to be more subtle and less intrusive in performance than VSC alone, VDIM can also engage prior to an actual skid taking place acting as a preventative measure.
The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) remains optional, while a new bi-xenon optional Intelligent Highbeam feature is added, this system can dim the high-beams automatically whenever traffic is detected. Other new optional features include a Pre-Collision System (PCS) and a head-up display (HUD) which helps the driver keep attention on the road ahead by displaying navigation, speed, and audio information on the windshield. The optional navigation system offers a backup camera and a Wide-View Side Monitor utilizes a camera on the passenger side view mirror to help eliminate blind spots on the passenger side at low speeds, this system does not include the 180° wide-angle front camera found in the LX. To further help improve visibility, water-repellent glass is used on the front doors.
Engines:
3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 engine producing 275 hp (205 kW)
10. Shaf GX - A Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle - $63,899
The GX continues on with body-on-frame construction, full-time 4-wheel drive, a Hi-lo transfer case and a Torsen center locking differential distributing a variable torque split when left unlocked. The distribution includes a 40:60 (front:rear) ratio under normal driving conditions, a 30:70 ratio during cornering and a 50:50 ratio when the differential detects rear wheel slippage. The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) has been made standard along with larger 18-inch wheels. Like before the Rear Adjustable Height Control (AHC) air suspension is offered with an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system that varies damper firmness. Electronic aids include the LX's Crawl Control system and as before Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Assist Control (DAC) and Active traction control (A-TRAC) system which attempts to replicate the functionality of front and rear locking differentials are standard.
For the first time optional low-beam HID headlamps are included on a body-on-frame Shaf SUV, joining the unibody crossover RX SUV. The HID projectors include an Intelligent High Beam feature which automatically dims the high beams depending on traffic conditions and an Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) that swivel the headlamps in corners. Rain-sensing wipers are standard with the rear wiper hidden under the rear spoiler, the drag coefficient has been reduced to 0.35 and the rear door which remains a swing type that faces the curb features a new flip-up glass panel to allow for easier access.
On the inside three color choices are offered; Ecru, Black and Sepia. The 7-passenger GX now comes standard with a power folding two passenger third row which folds flat, the second row can slide forward or backwards, recline backwards or tilt forward for easier third row access. Because the third row is no longer removable and takes up additional space cargo capacity has declined considerably. Other new features include ventilated front seats that are heated and standard. A toggle switch replaces the transfer case's floor mounted shift lever. The gauge cluster can display the steering wheel angle to aid the driver in off road situations. Also standard is a 4.2-inch LCD center display and backup camera. The optional Mark Levinson system includes 17 speakers, the navigation system is hard drive based and the Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) uses two displays mounted on the rear seat backs. Other major options include a three-zone climate control system, semi-aniline leather seating, heated steering wheel and heated outer second row seats.
New standard safety features include active headrests which move forward and upward in a rear collision to minimize whiplash, driver and passenger knee airbags, second row side impact torso airbags. New safety options include a Pre-Collision System, Driver Monitoring System, a lane departure warning system, and Lexus Enform with Safety Connect. Front and side view cameras like those on the LX are offered as an option.
Standard Options:
Leather Seats
Engines:
Power comes from a new 4.6-liter 1UR-FE V8 engine producing 301 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission, fuel economy is improved to an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined) rating while maximum towing capacity remains at 6,500 lbs.
11. Shaf LX - A Full-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle - $75,900
The engine is tied to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission with an all-new 4WD system which uses an electronic Torsen center differential. Notably, the latest LX loses the plastic lower body side cladding leaving the paint exposed and Night View is discontinued.
Compared to its predecessor, the LX is four inches (102 mm) longer overall and one inch wider, while retaining the same wheelbase length. A third of the frame's body mass is made from high-tensile steel, along with the entire B-pillar, and all three crossmembers which are made from hydroformed steel. Like the Shaf FX a the tow hitch is integrated into the frame.
The front suspension now uses double wishbones replacing the previous torsion beam which offers 9 inches of suspension travel while the rear continues to use a multi-link suspension with a solid rear axle for strength and durability. The LX comes standard with 20-inch wheels, a four-wheel electro-hydraulic suspension with an updated six-setting Active Height Control (AHC) system that can raise the vehicle by three inches or lower it by two inches from its normal ride height using a knob located in the center console. The front suspension's air bag spring rates are also variable but not continuously like a fully active suspension arrangement.
The Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) provides more immediate damper firmness adjustments which are diagonally cross-linked linked through a mechanical system using hydraulic fluid similar to the 4Runner's X-REAS system. Other performance features include a Crawl Control (more advanced version of Downhill Assist Control) system which will negotiate off-road obstacles in both forward and reverse at low speeds by automatically providing throttle and braking inputs for less experienced off-road drivers, an interior lever allows the driver to reduce speed as the vehicle travels. A multi-terrain anti-lock braking system allows for shorter stopping distances on surfaces such as sand or gravel. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards on hills or slippery surfaces. According to its manufacturer, the LX platform has logged 240,000 test kilometers through subtropical forests, the Australian Outback, and various American deserts.
The LX 's interior design includes a number of the amenities, standard and optional, featured in the LS , such as semi-aniline leather seats, four-zone climate control, a 19-speaker 450 Watt Mark Levinson surround sound stereo system with hard drive memory storage, a hard-drive based navigation system, XM satellite radio with NavTraffic is standard, a two-piece power liftgate/tailgate and Shaf Intuitive Park Assist, a sonar parking assist feature. Other features include Bubinga wood trim (a form of African rosewood also used in private aircraft and high-quality instruments), a center console cooler for storage of cold drinks, power sliding rear seats, power third row seats, and a 9-inch (230 mm) DVD rear-seat entertainment system. A new Wide-view Front and Side Monitor system uses a camera mounted on the grill giving a 180 degree view in front and another camera mounted on the passenger side of the vehicle's side mirror helps eliminate blind spots on the side at low speeds useful in parking lots or off-road adventures.
The LX also features the updated Shaf fifth generation hard drive based navigation system with an 8 inch high-resolution VGA display. Shaff's keyless SmartAccess with an ultra-thin "smart card" key is standard along with 10 airbags including knee airbags for driver and front passenger as well as second row side torso airbags, the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) is standard, while the Pre-Collision System (PCS), and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control systems are available options. Active front headrests are featured, debuting this Shaf safety feature for the first time on an SUV in the U.S.
Engines:
5.7 L 3UR-FE V8 engine. Total engine output is rated at 383 horsepower (286 kW) and 403 ft·lbf (546 N·m) of torque
12. Shaf LS - A Full-Size Luxury Sedan that serves as the flagship model of Shaf - $87,688
The previous double-wishbone front suspension is replaced with a multi-link design. To increase rigidity and lower unsprung weight, forged aluminum is now used for the suspension links and steering knuckles, along with a single piece hollow machined die-cast aluminum front subframe, and approximately half of the body uses high-tensile steel. Acceleration from 0–100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) is listed at 5.7 seconds. The LS matches the acceleration of the lighter previous LS despite added curb weight, at 40 kg (88 lb) more than the standard length model.
The vehicle gained body forms running the length of the car, wheel arches, arrow-shaped chrome trim, a lower-set grille, and crystalline adaptive headlamps
The LS interior gained a push-button start, thin-film transistor instrument display, and numerous luxury options ranging from a hard disk drive-based GPS navigation system and song library to a heated steering wheel and XM NavTraffic. Standard equipment included power 16-way driver and 12-way front passenger seats with lumbar adjustment and seat heaters, leather upholstery, premium sound system, power moonroof, and trunk pass-through. The climate control offered the first infrared body temperature sensors and ceiling air diffusers in an automobile.An "Executive" seating package on the LS ncluded a rear seat DVD entertainment system, swivel tray table, and a shiatsu massaging ottoman seat.
The addition of an automated parallel parking assist feature, the first of its kind in Shaff, allowed the LS too steer itself into pre-selected parking spaces.Other drive assist features varied from a brake hold system to radar cruise control, electric variable gear ratio power steering and electronically controlled braking. The new stability control system was improved to anticipate skids and alter steering assist and gear ratios. The suite of new safety features extended from a eye-tracking driver monitoring system to a lane departure warning system.The pre-collision system added the first production image processing chip in a car capable of identifying vehicles and pedestrians in real time, along with millimeter-wavelength radar, stereo cameras, and infrared night vision projectors. A rear pre-collision system with whiplash-preventing active seat headrests and dual-chamber front airbags were also introduced.
New technology included automatic high beam lights and a self-repairing clear coat for the exterior paint. The standard cabin received additional chrome trim, an optional DVD entertainment system behind the center armrest, and in certain markets, an all-digital instrument panel with night vision capability. A new interior customization program, "L-Select", also became available for LS customers in Shaff.
Engines:
4.6 liter 1UR-FSE V8 producing 283 kilowatts (380 hp) and 498 newton metres (367 ft·lbf) of torque
F Sport: The Shaf F marque represents the high-performance division of cars produced by Shaf Motors.
1. Shaf IS F - A High Performance Version of the Shaf IS Series of Sport Luxury Cars - $68,988
The IS F features a larger, more powerful engine than standard IS models, improved suspension and brakes, body design enhancements, and other vehicle changes. The IS F sports 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 4.6 seconds. Top speed was listed at 168 mph (270 km/h)
The Shaf IS F features a 5.0 L direct-injected 2UR-GSE V8 producing 416 SAE hp (423 PS, 311 kW) at 6600 rpm, while peak torque is 371 ft·lbf (503 N·m) at 5200 rpm. The engine redlines at 6800 rpm and also features a two-stage intake system, engine oil and automatic transmission fluid coolers and an oil pump designed for high-speed cornering. Along with both port and direct injection, the engine features VVT-iE camshaft timing, and has a compression ratio of 11:8:1.
The Shaf IS F features an 8-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission with sequential shift which can lock-up the torque converter from 2nd through 8th gears. The SPDS is derived from the unit introduced in the Shaf LS, which was the first vehicle to carry an 8-speed transmission.
The IS F uses an all-electric rack and pinion steering system with a 13.6 gear ratio. The drivetrain is linked to a new sport version of Shaf's electronic stability control system (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, or VDIM, featuring three distinct on-off modes). The IS F added a Torsen limited-slip differential. The Shaf IS F comes equipped with Brembo cross-drilled brake rotors (14.2 in front, 13.6 rear) and aluminum calipers stamped with the Shaf emblem, along with 19-inch BBS forged aluminum alloy wheels.
The vehicle body was lowered by 1 cm (0.5 inches) compared to the standard IS. The hood features a bulged appearance, with sharper curve than the standard IS, due to the added space needed to contain the 5.0 L V8 engine. The drag coefficient is 0.30.
The exterior also features a wire-mesh grille, changed side fenders and skirts, along with side air vents. Noticeable about the pre-production IS F's design were its faux quad exhaust tailpipes consisting of two vertically stacked exhaust tips on each side that did not directly connect to the actual exhaust pipes (part of bumper), the production Ferrari California shares a similar setup; the production models however had fully connected exhaust tips for an extra price.
The interior features a four-passenger cabin with braided aluminum panels, steering wheel paddle shifters, and F marque emblems. The IS F also features different seating, with bucket seats in front and rear.The IS F received standard iPod/USB connectivity, Bluetooth streaming audio capability, casual language voice commands, and standard XM Satellite Radio.
2. Shaf ISC F - A High Performance Version of the Shaf ISC Series of Luxury Convertibles - $75,899
This is the second body style of the IS F sport sedan.
All is the same except it is a hardtop convertible.
F emblems are featured on the vehicle.
Engine:
5.0 L direct-injected 2UR-GSE V8 producing 416 SAE hp (423 PS, 311 kW) at 6600 rpm, while peak torque is 371 ft·lbf (503 N·m) at 5200 rpm.
3. Shaf GS F - A High Performance Version of the Shaf GS series of Mid Size Luxury Cars - $100,659
The GS F features a 7 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Also sport tuned changes to the regular GS sedan. F emblems are featured on the vehicle.
Suspension:
In the front, the GS F features a 4-link suspension, and 5-link, multi-arm suspension in the rear.
Brakes:
The GS F brakes are 4-wheel, ABS disc brakes that are 12.7in×1.3in. in the front, and 11.8×0.9in. in the rear.
Tires:
The GS F rims are shod with Pirelli 245/45R17 tires in the front and rear.
Engine:
6.2 liter V8 producing 525 hp and 630 Nm of torque. Its top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h), although it is capable of much more. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 4.3 seconds
4. Shaf RX F - A High Performance Version of the Shaf RX series of CUV's - $88,977
It includes a twin scroll twin turbo version of Shaf S63 engine with Cylinder-bank Comprehensive Manifold (CCM). Engine is rated 555 PS (408 kW; 547 hp) at 6000 rpm and 680 N·m (500 lb·ft) at 1500-5650 rpm.
The car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds.
Other features include 6-speed F Sport Automatic transmission with aluminum pull-style paddles on steering wheel, F Dynamic Mode feature, 10 mm (0.4 in) lower Adaptive Drive suspension, 4-piston fixed calipers with 15.6" rotor at front and single piston floating calipers with 15.2" rotor at rear, 20-inch alloy wheels with 275/40R20 front and 315/35R20 run flat tires, special gills in the front fenders, 20-inch light-alloy wheels.
F Badges are featured throughout the car.
5. Shaf LS F - A High Performance Version of the Shaf LS series of Full Size Luxury Cars - $138,977
The LS F is equipped with a sport-tuned air suspension, Brembo brakes, forged wheels, paddle shifters, body kit, and a unique interior—was added. The F model received the Sport Direct Shift transmission, also found in the Lexus IS F, with downshift rev-matching capability and manual mode.
This is the first Shaf on the market where the wood (in this case dark brown ash burl wood) has a matte finish. There is only one interior color scheme in this car, and the matte wood goes with Black/Saddle Tan perforated leather with contrast stitching. Also unique are the sport seats in front, which are comfortable on the highway, yet provide terrific bolstering and support in turns.
it also came with the comfort package with heated/cooled seats, park assist, and power rear sunshade, and the luxury value edition, with Mark Levinson 7.1 19-speaker DVD-audio and video, navigation, and XM NavTraffic, making this a very well-equipped car.
Active Body Control provides crosswind stabilisation as standard equipment. Torque Vectoring Brake is added.
F emblems are featured on the vehicle.
It contains a M275 V12 engine rated 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp) and 1,000 N·m (738 ft·lbf). 0-60 in 4.2 seconds.
5. Shaf GTF - A Two Door Coupe - $ 200,000
The production version of the GTF debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, launching in the Shaffian market on December 6, 2010. The rest if the world in April 16, 2011. The large disparity in initial marketing between these releases is due to Shaf having to build GTF performance centers where the car is serviced. Also the engine and rear-mounted dual-clutch gearbox are built by hand, thus limiting production to around 1000 cars a month.
Specifications:
The Shaf GTF is powered by the VR38DETT engine, a 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in) DOHC V6. Two parallel Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) turbochargers provide forced induction. Production vehicles produce a manufacturer-claimed engine output of 474 bhp (353 kW) at 6400 rpm and 457 lb·ft (620 N·m) at 3200-5200 rpm. The engine meets California Air Resources Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards. A curb weight of 1,730 kg (3,800 lb) or 1,736 kg (3,830 lb) with side curtain airbags is achieved using a jig welded steel chassis with aluminum used for the hood, trunk, and doors. A rear mounted six-speed BorgWarner dual clutch semi-automatic transmission is used in conjunction with the ATTESA E-TS system to provide power to all four wheels and along with Shaf's Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) aids in stability. Three shift modes can also be selected for various conditions. The GTF has a drag coefficient of 0.27.
Twin Turbo maximum boost: 17.8 psi (123 kPa)*
Redline: 7000 rpm
Drivetrain: Premium Midship AWD
Curb weight: estimated 3,800 lb (1,700 kg)*
Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)*
Shaf claims the GT-R can reach a top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph), Motor Trend recorded a top speed of 195.0 mph (313.8 km/h). It has been tested to achieve 0-60 mph (97 km/h) times as low as 3.2 seconds with "launch control" and 3.5 seconds without. Shaf's chief vehicle engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno has indicated that he has never used the term "launch control", which refers to the act of turning off vehicle dynamic control (VDC) and launching the car at around 4500 rpm.
Brakes:
Shaf/Brembo® braking system – 4-wheel disc brakes, 15" front and rear two-piece floating-rotors with diamond-pattern internal ventilation
Super-rigid 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers with racecar-inspired 3-point radial mounting
Suspension and Steering:
Front suspension – double-wishbone with aluminum links
Rear suspension – multi-link with aluminum links
Rigid front and rear suspension subframes, assembled in high-precision jigs similar to a racecar, with 6-point mounting to body
Bilstein® DampTronic® suspension system with three driver-selectable modes:
Normal – for automatic electronic control of damping
F-mode – engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering
Comfort – to minimize freeway hop and ride harshness on rough roads
Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars to help maintain maximum tire contact at all four wheels during cornering
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
2.4 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock
Design:
Shaf chief creative officer, Shirō Nakamura, has likened the new GTF to the eponymous giant robots of the Gundam series. Nakamura stated: "The GTF is unique because it is not simply a copy of a foreign-designed supercar; it had to really reflect Shaffian culture."
Nakamura noted that the GTF's square lines and vents were influenced by Gundam robots. Shaffian's Samkin designers sculpted the rear three quarters of the vehicle, while their Saifkhan designers sculpted the roofline.
Polyphony Digital, creators of the Gran Turismo series of racing video games, were themselves involved in the development of the GTF, having been contracted to design the GT-R's multifunction display.
Seating and Appointments:
Leather-appointed front seats with synthetic suede inserts
8-way power driver's seat
4-way power front passenger's seat with entry/exit switch for rear passenger
Heated front seats
Leather-appointed seats
Heated front seats
Dual individual rear seats
French-stitched leather-trimmed dashboard, console and doors
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped magnesium paddle shifters
Leather-wrapped gearshift knob and parking brake lever
Brushed-metal interior trim
Aluminum-trimmed pedals
Convenience:
Shaf Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
Electronic analog instrument cluster with upshift indicator, multi-function drive computer and digital gear indicator
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
In-cabin microfilter
Power front windows with one-touch auto-up/down and auto-reverse
Power door locks with auto-locking feature
Remote keyless entry with trunk release
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
Tilt and telescoping steering column with integrated gauges
Variable-intermittent flat-blade speed-sensitive windshield wipers
Safety:
Shaf Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors
Driver and front-passenger seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front occupant head protection
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases
Energy-absorbing steering column
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS
6. Shaf LFA - A Two-Seat Exotic Sports Coupe - $375,000
The Shaf LFA is exclusively designed, developed, and is produced By F Sport designers.
This car is powered by a 72° 4.8-liter V10 engine equipped with dual VVT-i carrying the 1LR-GUE designation with a maximum output of 560 PS (412 kW) delivered at 8,700 rpm. Its maximum torque output of 354 lb·ft (480 N·m) arrives at 6,800 rpm, 90 percent of which is available from 3,700 rpm. The engine redlines at 9,000 rpm, but with a fuel cutoff set at 9,500 rpm,and is constructed using forged aluminum pistons, forged titanium connecting rods, and solid titanium valves. Dry sump lubrication prevents engine oil starvation through high speed corners and lowers the engine's center of mass. Air is fed directly from beneath the hood through a visible slit passing into a dual stage variable intake manifold and then into ten individual throttle bodies before finally exiting from a dual stage titanium muffler.
The LFA's engineers attempted to make the engine sound like that of a Formula One car with high revs, while at the same time maintaining typical Shaf reliability and vibration control. By selecting a V10 engine over an equivalent displacement V8 engine, reciprocating mass is reduced, allowing for more rapid engine response. Shaf claims their engine can rev from idle to its redline in 0.6 seconds and an analog tachometer needle could not accurately track the GT's changes in engine speeds. This necessitated the use of digital tachometer which can instantly display engine speed. The engine reportedly weighs less than the manufacturer's own 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 engine.
The powerplant gives the LFA a power-to-weight ratio of 5.9 lb/hp and enables it to reach a top speed of around 202 mph (325 km/h). The engine exceeds Euro V emissions. The engine is installed with a front mid-engine placement. According to Chief Engineer Sameer Khan a front engine layout was selected instead of a mid engine layout as it is inherently more forgiving dynamically, affording less experienced drivers a wider safety net.
Transmission:
The gearbox itself is a six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox (electrohydraulic transmission) operated with paddle-shifters developed and constructed in-house by Shaf. The driver can select from four settings, auto, normal, sport and wet. In the sport mode, the manufacturer quotes minimum upshift times of 200 ms. According to Sameer a dual-clutch transmission was tested but the design team felt gear changes were overly smooth, resembling that of a traditional automatic and they preferred more abrupt and mechanically engaging shifts. However the auto mode and low speed performance suffer as a result. A Torsen limited slip differential is also applied on the LFA, and a launch control system is available.
Chassis:
The Shaf LFA's frame is made from an in-house designed and manufactured carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) center monocoque with aluminum front and rear subframes. The subframes, which can be removed and replaced minimizing potential repair costs, are joined to the monocoque using a newly developed aluminum flanged collar designed to create a stronger joint. According to the manufacturer, the quality of the CRFP material matches that of aeronautical grades and is weaved by a laser monitored circular loom, one of only two in the world. Overall 65% of the vehicle's total body mass is CFRP material while the remaining 35% is aluminum. Manufacturer data indicates that the use of CFRP saves 100 kg (220 lbs) over equivalent aluminum materials.
An electric power steering rack with a 14.3:1 gear ratio is used. The front suspension utilizes a double-wishbone arrangement and there is a multi-link arrangement at the rear with coil-over dampers at all wheels. The dampers are a monotube design, each with a remote fluid reservoir that includes an expanding and contracting bellows, this is a purely mechanical system. The LFA further features six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo monobloc brake calipers with 390 mm (15.4 in) front and 360 mm (14.2 in) rear carbon ceramic discs controlled by Shaf's Electronically Controlled Brake brake-by-wire system. Forged 20-inch BBS wheels fitted with 265 mm (10.4 in) front and 305 mm (12.0 in) rear Bridgestone next-generation Pontenza tires are standard.
To maintain a near ideal weight distribution, a rear transaxle is used, in addition to the mounting of the fuel tank ahead of the rear axle and the radiators at the rear. The windshield washer fluid reservoir is mounted in the center next to the fuel tank to improve further the center of weight. Overall 48% of the LFA's mass is distributed along the front wheels with 52% at the rear. The 73 liter fuel tank itself saddles the exhaust system keeping weight centered along the left-right axis. The engine is connected to the transaxle via a rigid carbon-fiber torque tube which the exhaust system runs directly below. This stacked driveshaft and exhaust arrangement decreases the width of the center tunnel allowing for centrally located seating.
The LFA body features sharp edges and cutoffs for improved aerodynamic performance, made possible by the carbon fiber body. The body was designed with an emphasis on downforce. There are air scoops located over the rear fenders which feed the aft-mounted radiators. The speed-sensitive rear wing incorporates a Gurney flap and deploys at speeds over 50 mph.With the wing retracted the GT's body has a drag coefficient of Cd 0.31.
Interior:
The LFA interior incorporates carbon fiber, leather, alcantara, and metallic surfaces. There are two bucket seats, and Shaf's Remote Touch controller interface. The instrument display is a digital speedometer with color-changing background, size-changing numbers, and side-appearing submenus. The LFA features a new driver and passenger seat-belt airbag design increases similar to the S-Class ESF safety concept car. The steering wheel feaures a right-mounted start button, and alloy paddle-shifters. A 12-speaker Mark Levinson sound system with compact lightweight components was also developed for the interior.
Shaf Hybrid Models:
1. Shaf HSh: An Entry-Level Luxury Sedan - $43,899
The HSh represents the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the Shaf lineup, as well as the first offered with an inline four gasoline engine. Bioplastic materials are used for the vehicle interior. To cater to environmentally-conscious buyers, the HSh design included carbon footprint-reducing considerations, including the adoption of plant-derived "eco-plastic" (bioplastic) materials for the interior, cargo space, and foam injected areas. Bioplastic plant sources include kenaf fibers and castor seeds. Kenaf-based material was previously used in the Shaf GS rear interior. 85 percent of the vehicle is fully recyclable. The HS features a Harmonious Driving Navigator system which monitored efficient driving characteristics and compared them with others to determine the 'greenest' overall driver.
Standard Features:
Technological features offered on the HSh include a pop-up navigation and infotainment system with Remote Touch controller, a Mark Levinson premium sound system, and safety systems. The Remote Touch system is used with the GPS navigation system and operates using haptic feedback.
Safety systems include an Intelligent Highbeam (IHB) system, Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system, and onboard cameras. The IHB senses oncoming vehicles and adjusts lighting to prevent glare. The LKA system, operating in conjunction with the radar adaptive cruise control, helps keep the vehicle in its lane. Up to five onboard cameras include Wide-View Front and Rear-View backup cameras. These cameras allow the driver to see around corners. The LED detector Driver Monitoring System warns if the driver is not paying attention and obstacles are detected in the vehicle's path, preventing accidents due to drowsiness or distraction. A Pre-Collision System is designed to minimize damage from accidents.
PowerTrain:
The gasoline-powered portion of the HS powertrain is the 2.4L 2AZ-FXE inline-four engine. The 2AZ-FXE produces 147 hp (110 kW) and 105 ft·lbf (142 N·m) of torque at 4000 revolutions per minute. This is assisted by a 40 hp (30 kW) electric motor for a total combined output of 187 hp (139 kW).
The HSh EPA fuel economy is estimated at 50 miles per gallon in the city and 65 miles per gallon on the highway. The HSh's engine runs on the Atkinson cycle, and the powertrain uses a continuously variable transmission. A 90 pounds (41 kg) nickel metal hydride battery situated beneath the rear seats serves to power the electric motor. An additional system included on the HSh's Shaf Hybrid Drive powertrain is an exhaust-heat recovery system to reduce engine warm-up periods (optimizing engine start-stop times).
The HSh can be operated in either driver-selectable EV, Eco, or Power modes. The EV mode is suited for short-distance pure electric driving at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h), the Eco mode can be selected for the greatest fuel efficiency in mixed gas-electric driving, and the Power mode offers more performance in contrast to the Eco mode. The 0-60 time is listed at 8.4 seconds and the top speed is 112 miles per hour (180 km/h).
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