Official Lexus IS-F Thread (Pics & Info)

Just_me · 01-08-2007, 03:43 AM

Lexus today unveiled the IS-F luxury sedan at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new 2008 IS-F will target the BMW M3 and Audi RS4, delivering more than 400 horsepower and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque from a 5.0-liter V8 engine. It will eventually be offered as a two-door coupe, as well.

Much of the development of the new IS-F took place at Fuji Speedway and the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Japan. The IS-F is based on the rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS, which is equipped with a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. The IS-F engine is mated to the world’s first eight-speed "direct sport-shift" transmission. A new torque-converter lock-up control was developed that allows for a direct, crisp gear change through the constant lock-up of the torque converter in second through eighth gears.

In Drive mode, the IS-F transmission performs smoothly, and the torque converter allows for quick 0-60 acceleration in less than 4.9 seconds. The transmission also features a manual mode operated via a pair of paddles. Downshifts are accompanied by automated throttle blips to match engine RPM to vehicle speed. Heavy-duty Brembo brakes with 14.2-inch discs and six-piston calipers ensure all the power is kept under control. The IS-F features custom-designed 19-inch forged alloy wheels as standard.

martinbo · 01-08-2007, 03:58 AM

Thanks Just_me. Wow, doesn't seem to work in the styling department eh?

The front overhang is much longer than I recall on a standard IS and the raised bonnet gives the front a very bloated and unathletic appearance.

The car sits too low on its suspension and looks decidely flat footed.

A case of too much too soon Lexus?

Just_me · 01-08-2007, 04:02 AM

350 ft.-lbs. of torque whats that in NM?

hu§eindesign · 01-08-2007, 04:49 AM

I'm very dissapointed of Lexus

Rice!!

The Artist · 01-08-2007, 06:04 AM

wow..this is not what i expected.. they kinda ruined the car..
give me ordinary IS with these specs please..
this is horrible to be honest

dOmInIX · 01-08-2007, 06:22 AM

Cool interior - and probably the only good thing about car!

siko · 01-08-2007, 06:24 AM

Nice performance, nice interior... but I'm not yet sure about the kit!?

Centurion · 01-08-2007, 07:27 AM

Why lexus, why. The car looks okey but a bit akward. I hope they come up with a good manual transmission becasue their 8 speed automatic sucks. 0-60 in 4.9 is crappy. That means that it will do 0-100km/h i like 5 seconds flat.

monster · 01-08-2007, 07:50 AM

An auto gearbox?? hummmm.... The bonnet has a very odd shape, i am just wondering how far forward is the V8, judging from the shape of the bonnet, it is definitely in front of the front wheels

Just_me · 01-08-2007, 08:05 AM

so do you guys still think its going to be a threat to the german trio?

01-08-2007, 03:43 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	Official Lexus IS-F Thread (Pics & Info) Lexus today unveiled the IS-F luxury sedan at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new 2008 IS-F will target the BMW M3 and Audi RS4, delivering more than 400 horsepower and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque from a 5.0-liter V8 engine. It will eventually be offered as a two-door coupe, as well. Much of the development of the new IS-F took place at Fuji Speedway and the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Japan. The IS-F is based on the rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS, which is equipped with a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. The IS-F engine is mated to the world’s first eight-speed "direct sport-shift" transmission. A new torque-converter lock-up control was developed that allows for a direct, crisp gear change through the constant lock-up of the torque converter in second through eighth gears. In Drive mode, the IS-F transmission performs smoothly, and the torque converter allows for quick 0-60 acceleration in less than 4.9 seconds. The transmission also features a manual mode operated via a pair of paddles. Downshifts are accompanied by automated throttle blips to match engine RPM to vehicle speed. Heavy-duty Brembo brakes with 14.2-inch discs and six-piston calipers ensure all the power is kept under control. The IS-F features custom-designed 19-inch forged alloy wheels as standard. Last edited by Just_me; 01-08-2007 at 04:01 AM..

01-08-2007, 03:58 AM	#2
martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 324 Thanked 531 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Officiall: performance car from Lexus IS-F Thanks Just_me. Wow, doesn't seem to work in the styling department eh? The front overhang is much longer than I recall on a standard IS and the raised bonnet gives the front a very bloated and unathletic appearance. The car sits too low on its suspension and looks decidely flat footed. A case of too much too soon Lexus?

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Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Officiall: performance car from Lexus IS-F 350 ft.-lbs. of torque whats that in NM?

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hu§eindesign Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 495 Thanks: 129 Thanked 234 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Officiall: performance car from Lexus IS-F I'm very dissapointed of Lexus Rice!!

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The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Officiall: performance car from Lexus IS-F wow..this is not what i expected.. they kinda ruined the car.. give me ordinary IS with these specs please.. this is horrible to be honest

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siko Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,577 Thanks: 1,655 Thanked 1,573 Times in 736 Posts	Re: Officiall: performance car from Lexus IS-F Nice performance, nice interior... but I'm not yet sure about the kit!?

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Centurion Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,202 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,507 Times in 805 Posts	Re: Officiall: performance car from Lexus IS-F Why lexus, why. The car looks okey but a bit akward. I hope they come up with a good manual transmission becasue their 8 speed automatic sucks. 0-60 in 4.9 is crappy. That means that it will do 0-100km/h i like 5 seconds flat.

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Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Officiall: performance car from Lexus IS-F so do you guys still think its going to be a threat to the german trio?

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