According to the newest rumors Lexus is working on an even hotter version of its new IS-F sedan.
Winding Road is reporting that Lexus wants to further close the gap between the IS-Fand the BMW M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The IS-F/R version is going to be powered by a 5.0L Yamaha produced V8 that puts out 429 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. That is up from 417 horsepower and 371 lb-ft of torque in the current IS-F. The "R" version is also going to be lighter by about 220 pounds thanks to carbon fiber and a stripped down interior.
Full Story: Winding Road
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Comments (11)
Like the M3 and various other AMG contraptions, why not make a Coupe?
Posted by Jason | December 12, 2007 9:00 PM
Posted on December 12, 2007 21:00
While I do like the car, I do kind of understand Jason here. Sports sedans are great, but once you get to a certain level of wealth as to actually afford a weekend car (and with stripped down interior and presumably harder suspension, this would be one), a coupe makes more sense just to save the weight from the beginning.
Posted by Allen | December 12, 2007 11:32 PM
Posted on December 12, 2007 23:32
I completely agree. While a sedan IS-F makes sense (a sporty sedan that is family friendly), once you start stripping down the interior and stiffening the suspension does it become unfriendly to your family. It may be fun for you, but little Lucy might not like the rough ride so much.
IS-F/R aught to be a coupe!
Posted by Joan of Arc | December 12, 2007 11:51 PM
Posted on December 12, 2007 23:51
yeap, tipe R = Coupe
4 doors powers are meant to be lux cruiser.
Posted by abdul azis arjoso | December 13, 2007 10:19 AM
Posted on December 13, 2007 10:19
and the point of this car is....
Posted by gilly | December 13, 2007 10:36 AM
Posted on December 13, 2007 10:36
"Like the M3 and various other AMG contraptions, why not make a Coupe?"
/agree
I've been thinking this for years...all the sports sedan hype about lowering weight, beefing up the spring rates, swaybars, more hp, etc. just doesn't make sense if you're still carrying around a back seat, two extra doors, a bigger body and compromising on aerodynamics.
Hmmm, I want a fast car, but oh wait, I need to commute to work, carry kids, get groceries, go to home depot, blah, blah, blah. All this is diluting the purpose of the sports car. On top of that the fanboi's will tell you it's the best thing since sliced bread, Pffft.
Pamper your real sports car and get a high MPG 'beater' for the everyday chores.
Posted by Kell | December 13, 2007 12:00 PM
Posted on December 13, 2007 12:00
ISFR is not a graceful combination of letters
Posted by A | December 14, 2007 10:19 AM
Posted on December 14, 2007 10:19
this thing dosent even come close to the awe inspiring 1995 nissan pathfinder i had back in HS. if i only didnt wreck it into a grand prix i would still be chugging along in that heap.
Posted by dennisil | December 14, 2007 11:12 AM
Posted on December 14, 2007 11:12
This story has popped up several times now, but Lexus is still denying an IS-F-R-version (or IS-F Evo like AutoExpress called it back in March).
Would be nice though.
On the SEMA show last October Lexus showed a satin-black IS-F that was full of extra goodies. It might have been a hint...
Posted by ISF-insider | January 2, 2008 10:31 AM
Posted on January 2, 2008 10:31
This story has popped up several times now, but Lexus doesn't say anything about an IS-F-R-version (or IS-F Evo like AutoExpress called it back in March) yet.
On the SEMA show in October they did however show a satin-black IS-F that was fully loaded with all kinds of go-fast-goodies which could be a hint.
It would be nice...!
[img]http://www.autospies.com/images/users/Agent001/Lexus-IS-Concept/30-10-20071023.00.54.jpg[/img]
Posted by ISF-insider | January 2, 2008 10:57 AM
Posted on January 2, 2008 10:57
Um, they make a 2 door m3. They always have... The 4 door shows up intermittently.
Posted by Cheap Car Lover | January 8, 2008 6:13 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 18:13