2008 New Lexus Coupe with pic ----> IS500 or IS460?
02-13-2006, 07:41 PM
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2008 New Lexus Coupe with pic ----> IS500 or IS460?
Lexus may be looking to add a performance model to the IS lineup - potentially, even, a vehicle to challenge the BMW M3.
Photos taken this past summer caught an early prototype of a high-performance Lexus, built using the production body panels of a current Japanese market model, the Toyota Crown Royal - only shortened and chopped into a suitable mule upon which to test V-8 engines and new suspension settings.
The abbreviated shape drew our spies' attention. Confirming their instincts that this was a new sporty model are the prototype's quad exhaust pipes, rear deck spoiler, and alloy wheels shod with very low-profile tires.
Recent articles in the Japanese press indicate that the test car is the engineering mule for a super-powerful car based on the IS platform. The vehicle is expected to be powered by a 32-valve, 4.3-liter V-8 delivering approximately 300 hp. No launch date is set, but the state of preparation indicates a potential introduction as a 2008 model.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...178.A9738.html
I also heard that there will be a convertible version of either the IS350 or this IS500
Photos taken this past summer caught an early prototype of a high-performance Lexus, built using the production body panels of a current Japanese market model, the Toyota Crown Royal - only shortened and chopped into a suitable mule upon which to test V-8 engines and new suspension settings.
The abbreviated shape drew our spies' attention. Confirming their instincts that this was a new sporty model are the prototype's quad exhaust pipes, rear deck spoiler, and alloy wheels shod with very low-profile tires.
Recent articles in the Japanese press indicate that the test car is the engineering mule for a super-powerful car based on the IS platform. The vehicle is expected to be powered by a 32-valve, 4.3-liter V-8 delivering approximately 300 hp. No launch date is set, but the state of preparation indicates a potential introduction as a 2008 model.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...178.A9738.html
I also heard that there will be a convertible version of either the IS350 or this IS500
03-02-2006, 01:23 AM
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This BMW M3 is presumed to be putting down approximately 400 horsepower turbocharged 4.0 L V8 motor, applied to the ground with the help of an SMG transmission. That's a lot of horsepower for BMW's lightest M series car. It is anticipated that the 2007 BMW M3 will have a few extras thrown in to help it compete with the likes of Audi RS4, and other luxury sports car makers.
The 2007 M3 is going to need all the gadgets that BMW can throw at it to compete with the Audi RS4's 420 horsepower and 317 ft/lbs of torque. Who will wear the crown for best selling luxury sports car.
03-02-2006, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
what the hell was the point of that post.
are you mentally challenged?
LEAVE scionlife. please.
are you mentally challenged?
LEAVE scionlife. please.
I personally think they have what it takes
http://www.lexus.com/assets/magazine/current/index.html
03-03-2006, 12:21 AM
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The LF-A is supposed to come with a V10, (though it could very well change and come with a V8 instead......in anycase it will be 500+hp) and just like the IS300 could hold the 4.3 V8, i'm sure the IS350 chassis (which is bigger) will hold a V8
03-03-2006, 12:48 AM
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03-03-2006, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Charade_Detomasso
The LF-A is supposed to come with a V10, (though it could very well change and come with a V8 instead......in anycase it will be 500+hp) and just like the IS300 could hold the 4.3 V8, i'm sure the IS350 chassis (which is bigger) will hold a V8
it'd be on the gs platform more than likely.
and the lf-a is still sooo far away.