Enter the rumormill: Lexus IS-F Evo in the works?

Just_me · 03-30-2007, 07:26 AM

In an attempt to steal another page out of BMW's sport sedan playbook, rumors have surfaced that Lexus is in the process of developing a lightweight version of the IS-F, in the same vein as the M3 CSL. Internally dubbed the IS-F Evo, this limited edition sedan will benefit from an expensive diet, including lots of fiber (the carbon kind) and a bare-bones interior.

The reduced weight, combined with the 400 HP V8, is expected to drop the 0-60 time to below five seconds and on to a top speed of 155 MPH. Naturally, there's no word on pricing, but according to AutoExpress, it should arrive at dealers sometime in 2009.

[Source: AutoExpress]

Kowalski · 03-30-2007, 07:53 AM

Typical Auto Express load of twaddle.

They are about as bad as the AutoLies.

03-30-2007, 07:26 AM	#1
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Enter the rumormill: Lexus IS-F Evo in the works? In an attempt to steal another page out of BMW's sport sedan playbook, rumors have surfaced that Lexus is in the process of developing a lightweight version of the IS-F, in the same vein as the M3 CSL. Internally dubbed the IS-F Evo, this limited edition sedan will benefit from an expensive diet, including lots of fiber (the carbon kind) and a bare-bones interior. The reduced weight, combined with the 400 HP V8, is expected to drop the 0-60 time to below five seconds and on to a top speed of 155 MPH. Naturally, there's no word on pricing, but according to AutoExpress, it should arrive at dealers sometime in 2009. [Source: AutoExpress]

03-30-2007, 07:53 AM	#2
Kowalski Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 299 Thanked 504 Times in 252 Posts	Re: Enter the rumormill: Lexus IS-F Evo in the works? Typical Auto Express load of twaddle. They are about as bad as the AutoLies.

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