# Lexus starting factory speed shop **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 4, 2006, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272 "2006-12-04T13:18:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![raven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9fc348/32.png) [@raven](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/raven)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2006, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/1 "2006-12-04T13:18:12Z")
[http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061204/FREE/61204001/1057/cara\_submit](http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061204/FREE/61204001/1057/cara_submit) > [@Autoweek.com](#): > > [right][/right] > > A new Lexus ‘F’ - as in ‘faaast’ > By [MARK RECHTIN | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS](http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/personalia?ID=ANRECHTIN&category=contact) > > _AutoWeek_ | Published 12/04/06, 8:01 am et > LOS ANGELES - Lexus will launch a performance brand in late 2007 to compete with Mercedes’ AMG and BMW’s M divisions. > > 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](http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061204/FREE/61204001/1057/cara_submit#) show in January. > > Lexus likely will carry that nomenclature into other [high-performance](http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061204/FREE/61204001/1057/cara_submit#) 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 ---
**Author:** ![tnick24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@tnick24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tnick24)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2006, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/2 "2006-12-04T13:20:20Z")
sweet. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2006, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/3 "2006-12-04T13:23:38Z")
they should have the “F” as the first letter So the “fast” IS; **F-IS** the turbo version **F-IST** the hybrid **F-ISH** ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2006, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/4 "2006-12-04T13:24:57Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > they should have the “F” as the first letter > > So the “fast” IS; > > **F-IS** > > the turbo version > > **F-IST** > > the hybrid > > **F-ISH** :lol: ---
**Author:** ![slipstreamxk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slipstreamxk1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipstreamxk1)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/5 "2006-12-05T11:33:36Z")
why couldnt they pick a better acronym then f like alop-is “ass loads of power” or is-TCRG “this car really gay?” ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/6 "2006-12-05T11:38:03Z")
A fast toyota? Its been a while… ---
**Author:** ![DrDoS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DrDoS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrDoS)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/7 "2006-12-05T11:41:21Z")
intresting ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/8 "2006-12-05T12:10:42Z")
They can stick a penis sticker on it, i’d still drive it. ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/9 "2006-12-05T12:13:50Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > They can stick a penis sticker on it, i’d still drive it. +1 ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/10 "2006-12-05T12:51:44Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > They can stick a penis sticker on it, i’d still drive it. Pen- **IS** :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/11 "2006-12-05T14:26:28Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > they should have the “F” as the first letter > > So the “fast” IS; > > **F-IS** > > the turbo version > > **F-IST** > > the hybrid > > **F-ISH** :lol: thats sweet ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/12 "2006-12-05T14:37:16Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > 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? ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2006, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/13 "2006-12-06T16:24:47Z")
From [SpeedTV.com:](http://www.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. Click the source for the entire article: > **[SPEED Motorsports](https://www.foxsports.com/motorsports)** > > Motorsports coverage includes news, highlights, rankings and more spanning NASCAR, Formula 1, NHRA, ARCA, MotoGP, IndyCar and more auto racing circuits. ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2006, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/14 "2006-12-06T16:40:18Z")
:repost: lexus performance division = “F” ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2006, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/15 "2006-12-06T18:31:58Z")
[http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=118182?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.\*](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=118182?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2006, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-starting-factory-speed-shop/21272/16 "2006-12-06T19:43:16Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > …the question is, would you drive it if it DIDN’T have a penis on it? 🤣