raven
December 4, 2006, 1:18pm
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http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061204/FREE/61204001/1057/cara_submit
A new Lexus ‘F’ - as in ‘faaast’ MARK RECHTIN | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 12/04/06, 8:01 am et
Lexus will start with an IS sedan equipped with a 425-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. The engine is a retuned version of the LS 600h L hybrid’s engine, dealer sources said.
The sedan will be called the IS-F. It will debut at the Detroit auto show in January.
Lexus likely will carry that nomenclature into other high-performance Lexus vehicles, a dealer said. He said a GS-F sedan and IS-F coupe likely will follow.
The IS-F - “F” as in “fast” - will go on sale in December 2007 and sticker in the low $50,000 range, sources said. Lexus told dealers of the plans at a recent national meeting.
Toyota Motor Co. filed for a trademark for “IS-F” on Nov. 8 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It also filed for a trademark for a stylized “F” logo on Oct. 9.
A dealer source said Yamaha is tuning the IS-F engine’s heads for more power. Brembo will be the brake supplier.
Lexus declined to comment.
Not sure with the whole F thing
they should have the “F” as the first letter
So the “fast” IS;
the turbo version
F-IST
the hybrid
F-ISH
why couldnt they pick a better acronym then f like alop-is “ass loads of power” or is-TCRG “this car really gay?”
A fast toyota? Its been a while…
Daddie
December 5, 2006, 12:10pm
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They can stick a penis sticker on it, i’d still drive it.
i like how you hide the fact that because the car is “cool” you’d even drive it with a penis on it…when in fact, you prefer to drive the car with a penis on it.
so the question is, would you drive it if it DIDN’T have a penis on it?
Rx3
December 6, 2006, 4:24pm
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From SpeedTV.com:
Lexus is set to rev up its image in 2007 by setting up a performance off-shoot division modeled on BMW’s revered M-division and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG skunk works. To be made official at the Detroit motor show in January, it plans to turn out performance-orientated versions of each Lexus model, including its hybrid offerings.
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:repost:
lexus performance division = “F”
