View Poll Results: Should Lexus make a new IS-F base on 3IS?
Yes, the M3, C63, RS4, and ATS-V sedan needs some competition.
66
85.71%
No, the RC-F should get the job done.
11
14.29%
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Lexus IS and IS-F rumors and news
#48
But the length of the RC is closer to the size of the IS rather than the GS.
IS length: 183.7
RC length: 184.8
GS length: 190.7
Also price wise, the RC is $45k and LC is $100k+. There is still a huge price gap between the two.
Lexus could use a something to take on the BMW 6-Series or Mercedes SL. I don't think the RC will compete with those two but rather the 4-Series, C-Class coupe, A5, and ATS coupe.
The LC is a luxury coupe no? I think it is going to be aimed at the S-Class coupe and BMW 8-Series (previewed by Pininfarina Gran Lusso V12 Coupé)? I'm just saying another coupe, sports car, or roadster to fill in the gap between the RC and LC wouldn't be a bad idea.
I would be happy if Lexus took the GS, took off two doors. Reskin it and than slap on the SC nameplate. That would = 6-Series competitor.
IS length: 183.7
RC length: 184.8
GS length: 190.7
Also price wise, the RC is $45k and LC is $100k+. There is still a huge price gap between the two.
Lexus could use a something to take on the BMW 6-Series or Mercedes SL. I don't think the RC will compete with those two but rather the 4-Series, C-Class coupe, A5, and ATS coupe.
The LC is a luxury coupe no? I think it is going to be aimed at the S-Class coupe and BMW 8-Series (previewed by Pininfarina Gran Lusso V12 Coupé)? I'm just saying another coupe, sports car, or roadster to fill in the gap between the RC and LC wouldn't be a bad idea.
I would be happy if Lexus took the GS, took off two doors. Reskin it and than slap on the SC nameplate. That would = 6-Series competitor.
Last edited by Vh_Supra26; 01-24-14 at 03:12 PM.
#49
F-Sport cars have sport tuned suspensions along with F-Sport exclusive equipment standard.
#50
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I am predicting Lexus is following Audi, just one medium size coupe in the middle.
Ideally a coupe in every size is best of course, but I guess depends on how much the manufacturers want to spend on R&D, they all offer different amount of coupe model. Seeing how Lexus has so little coupe in history and just starting out, I say they are just going to do one RC coupe for now, then add a top level coupe. Another coupe in between maybe 10 years from now? We are lucky Lexus is making coupe at all.
Of course, one in every size is best. But I don't think Lexus is doing that in the near future.
#54
IS and GS is pretty much based on the same chassis right, just modified a bit? There you go, RC is based on the same chassis as well, just modified a bit as well, right in the middle of the 2. Is just a lego set.
I agree. But then the RC-F is $70k~$80k.......... LC will probably be $125k.
I agree. MB got the C/E/S-Class coupe, BMW got the 4 and 6-Series coupe, Audi just got the 5-Series coupe.
I am predicting Lexus is following Audi, just one medium size coupe in the middle.
Ideally a coupe in every size is best of course, but I guess depends on how much the manufacturers want to spend on R&D, they all offer different amount of coupe model. Seeing how Lexus has so little coupe in history and just starting out, I say they are just going to do one RC coupe for now, then add a top level coupe. Another coupe in between maybe 10 years from now? We are lucky Lexus is making coupe at all.
The LC is a short stylish 2+2 GT with tiny back seat, so is most similar to a MB SL, old BMW 8-Series, Jaguar XK.
Of course, one in every size is best. But I don't think Lexus is doing that in the near future.
I agree. But then the RC-F is $70k~$80k.......... LC will probably be $125k.
I agree. MB got the C/E/S-Class coupe, BMW got the 4 and 6-Series coupe, Audi just got the 5-Series coupe.
I am predicting Lexus is following Audi, just one medium size coupe in the middle.
Ideally a coupe in every size is best of course, but I guess depends on how much the manufacturers want to spend on R&D, they all offer different amount of coupe model. Seeing how Lexus has so little coupe in history and just starting out, I say they are just going to do one RC coupe for now, then add a top level coupe. Another coupe in between maybe 10 years from now? We are lucky Lexus is making coupe at all.
The LC is a short stylish 2+2 GT with tiny back seat, so is most similar to a MB SL, old BMW 8-Series, Jaguar XK.
Of course, one in every size is best. But I don't think Lexus is doing that in the near future.
I'm also not talking about the F or F Sport version. They still need something in base form at the $60k-$80k price range.
The Mercedes SL is just a two seater, not a 2+2. I still think it is closer to the two cars I posted above. In an interview they also hinted that it may be built on a LS platform. (See LF-LC thread).
I also agreed that we shouldn't expect anything soon. But its nice to dream
#55
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but putting a sport suspension on the CT200h with a 10 second 0-60 seems weak to me.
#56
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The IS/RC/GS and Crown are all built on some version of the Toyota S platform yes. What I am saying is that Lexus needs a larger coupe closer to the size of the GS.
I'm also not talking about the F or F Sport version. They still need something in base form at the $60k-$80k price range.
The Mercedes SL is just a two seater, not a 2+2. I still think it is closer to the two cars I posted above. In an interview they also hinted that it may be built on a LS platform. (See LF-LC thread).
I also agreed that we shouldn't expect anything soon. But its nice to dream
I'm also not talking about the F or F Sport version. They still need something in base form at the $60k-$80k price range.
The Mercedes SL is just a two seater, not a 2+2. I still think it is closer to the two cars I posted above. In an interview they also hinted that it may be built on a LS platform. (See LF-LC thread).
I also agreed that we shouldn't expect anything soon. But its nice to dream
We are lucky to have the RC, a GS/LS coupe is a dream for now. They need to make the GS-F, SC-F and LS-F first...........that is a lot of work, will take a while
#57
I'm thinking either a new Z4 for BMW and a roadster for Lexus like reports are suggesting.
Or a larger 2 seater roadster for both BMW and Lexus
That is what both brands are missing after all. A true Mercedes SL competitor.
Sorry to go off topic. Back on the IS-F now
#59
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Well there is the BMW/Toyota sports car.
I'm thinking either a new Z4 for BMW and a roadster for Lexus like reports are suggesting.
Or a larger 2 seater roadster for both BMW and Lexus
That is what both brands are missing after all. A true Mercedes SL competitor.
Sorry to go off topic. Back on the IS-F now
I'm thinking either a new Z4 for BMW and a roadster for Lexus like reports are suggesting.
Or a larger 2 seater roadster for both BMW and Lexus
That is what both brands are missing after all. A true Mercedes SL competitor.
Sorry to go off topic. Back on the IS-F now