IS F Coupe & GS F: What We Know So Far
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Spyshots of what appear to be the Lexus we’ve all been waiting for have spread globally yesterday. Several sources have called this camouflaged car the Lexus IS F Coupe. We’ve reported that the IS F sedan maybe on it’s way out but nothing has been confirmed if it will be replaced by a coupe or something else.
So far this is what we know:
IS F Coupe / RC F? Timeline:
- 7/2012: IS F Convertible Spotted Testing at Nürburgring
- 9/2012: LF-CC Concept Revealed at 2012 Paris Motor Show
- 11/2012: RC F & RC 350 Trademarked
- 3/2013: Future of IS F sedan uncertain
- 7/2013: More RC F Renderings Surface
- 7/2013: 2 Different “IS F Coupe” Prototypes Spied bearing temporary German license plates: DAU 0681 & DAU 0682
What we have observed about the IS F Coupe? spy shots:
- Coupe Lines are similar to LF-CC Concept, but with a wider lower profile
- Appears to be two door version of new 3rd Generation IS
- LED Projector Headlamps appear to be more seperated from the LED DRL
- Missing Foglamps
- Wider more angular Spindle Grille
- Large hood with new center hood scoop
- Wider front fenders with signature “F” side vents
- Larger rocker mouldings which kick up into the rear bumper like LF-CC and 3rd Generation IS
- Wider rear profile, more pronounced quarter panels
- Addition of LED turn signal mirrors
- 19″? version of LFA Nürburgring Package BBS Forged Aluminum Wheel
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport or PS3 Tires
- Rear taillights are borrowed from 4th Generation GS
- Signature “F” quad exhaust
- Rear Bumper is wider and appears to have side vents
- Rear Spoiler is not lip type, but appears it is moveable
- Interior similar to new 3rd Generation IS
- Yamaha sourced sparts
- Remote Touch Controller replaced with what appears to be a touchpad
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GS F?
- 8/2011: 4th Generation GS Revealed at Pebble Beach
- 3/2013: GS F Trademarked
- 7/2013: GS F Spied in Germany with two “IS F Coupe” Prototypes
What we have observed about the GS F? spy shots:
- Nebula Gray Pearl
- Signature “F” quad tipped exhaust
- TRD Japan F SPORT Rear Valence
- TRD Japan F SPORT Rear Spoiler
- Yamaha sourced parts
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We’re more than excited about the revelation of these prototypes as it’s going to be interesting future for Lexus! Is this the start of a new chapter for Lexus? Are we finally going to get a usable Remote Touch system? Talk about the possible IS F Coupe and GS F in our discussion forums! >>
Photos: Chris Doane Automotive via [Left Lane News] & [Quattroruote]