I know I can't! Lexus has released a few more photos of the upcoming Lexus IS-F that is going to go head to head with the BMW M3 and Audi RS4 sedans.
The high-performance IS is expected to put out more than 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque from its 5.0L V8. The engine is mated to the world’s first eight-speed "direct sport-shift" transmission that can be manually shifted by two paddle shifters. The IS-F should reach 0-60mph in less than 4.9 seconds.
A coupe version of the car is also expected.
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Comments (14)
How come nearly every car these days (even really expensive ones) are getting that same tacky plastic silver/grey center console? Are even the Jap makers now sharing the same Ford parts bin or something?
If I pay big bucks for a luxury car I would expect wood, leather, carbon fiber or brushed aluminum, not cheap-looking silver-painted plastic.
Posted by Niz | October 2, 2007 12:00 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 00:00
Where the F**K is the Supra?!?!?!? Toyota has an engine, drivetrain and everything else they need. They just need to make a 2 door, meaty looking, car and call it a gawdamz Supra!
Posted by JohnnyNismo | October 2, 2007 1:32 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 01:32
I love that, 0-60 in less than 4.9 seconds.
The freaking IS350 does 0-60 in 4.9 seconds! with a 3.5L V-6 and 6-spd auto.
What's your guess on acceleration? 100bhp+/50lb.ft.+...?
Posted by Noya | October 2, 2007 2:10 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 02:10
It actually looks good. Call me strange but I even like the white leather. I do think though that the new M3 is a good looking car after a long time of ugliness from BMW so I doubt I would go for the IS-F over the M3.
Posted by Diesel | October 2, 2007 4:02 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 04:02
I think the exhuast looks weird. Who stacks them on top of each other like that? different? sure... unique? maybe... not quite my taste. I thought someone photochopped it or something. I think the interior looks nice and so does that blue paint job...
Posted by Terence | October 2, 2007 8:34 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 08:34
It looks like a mazda!
Posted by Jacob | October 2, 2007 8:44 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 08:44
well jacob, you're kinda' right....but the door cut is obviously lexus... so ::)))
Posted by Bear | October 2, 2007 9:16 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 09:16
"If I pay big bucks for a luxury car I would expect wood, leather, carbon fiber or brushed aluminum, not cheap-looking silver-painted plastic."
You're probably the idiot that bought a pontiac aztec as well.. haha.... Looks pretty good to me? wooden panels with that white leather? Does your mom dress yourself too? moron...
Posted by Josh | October 2, 2007 10:14 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 10:14
White leather = class, period.
Posted by Jason | October 2, 2007 10:39 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 10:39
I don't know... I kind of like the white leather. I doubt that it would look good in a dark-colored car, but in silver, with black leather accents it'd probably be my choice over the more standard options of black, gray, tan, or that strange "natural" orange that everyone seems to have these days.
Now, what I don't like is that strange silver carbon fiber by the shifter and on the arm rests. Dark carbon fiber is tacky enough (unless used for exterior body panels to save weight) and this car would look much better with brushed aluminum.
Posted by Jason Litka | October 2, 2007 10:40 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 10:40
WOWOW. 0-60 in 4.9, seats 0-dirty in 4.8.
Posted by Steve | October 2, 2007 10:44 AM
Posted on October 2, 2007 10:44
@Steve
I usually don't crap my pants until around 160mph, but if 58's your limit...
Posted by c4v3man | October 2, 2007 2:00 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 14:00
The way the tailpipes are, 2 for 2 gives it more horsepower. I know it looks like it shouldn't belong but for the amount of hp you gain just from that, its really worth it in the end, I don't care what the engine looks like.... just how much power it outputs!
Posted by Cody | October 2, 2007 2:31 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 14:31
@cody,
It would look better if they just dumped it into 2 bigger tail pipes and would work the same in the end.
Posted by gm0n3y | October 2, 2007 7:06 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 19:06