LC F, IS F, LS F models soon?
02-04-21, 07:40 PM
#1
Pole Position
Thread Starter
LC F, IS F, LS F models soon?
Just saw this. Hopefully it is legit. Excited for the LC F and IS F. Not so much for the LS F
Lexus Could Unleash 3 New High-Performance Models Soon
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Get Ready For A Lexus F Sports Car Onslaught
Lexus Could Unleash 3 New High-Performance Models Soon
Rumors from Japan say some of our favorite Lexus cars may be in for huge power upgrades.
Toyota has a lot on its plate for 2021 and beyond. The brand has a bunch of new cars launching; the long-awaited overhaul of their off-roader lineup is in full effect; there's eportedly a revolutionary solid-state electric battery concept on the way as well.
But if new rumors from Japan are to be believed, that may not be all Toyota has on tap. According to BestCarWeb, Lexus may have three new high-performance "F" models that will start arriving in November 2021.
The rumors say Lexus will come after the BMW M3 with a revised IS F, which will get 474 horsepower — a 214 hp bump from the six-cylinder model — from a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 (presumably related to the one in the now-defunct GS F).
Sound good? Well, the rumors also say the flagship LS sedan coming after the Mercedes S63 with an F model that will use a new twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, putting out a claimed 660 horsepower. They also claim Lexus will put that engine in an LC F coupe. All three cars would receive chassis mods to account for the extra power.
Lexus investing that much in new internal combustion motors sounds like a car person's fever dream in this era of electrification, but these rumors could make some make sense. The Lexus ES aside, sedans and coupes are no longer high-volume sellers. If brands are going to keep them in the lineup, they need to turn more profit like trucks and SUVs. Big-time performance is one way to ramp the profit margin up. With rivals like Cadillac blowing well past 600 hp with the CT5-V Blackwing, offering a similar option on cars like the LS and LC may be necessary.
Rumors from Japan say some of our favorite Lexus cars may be in for huge power upgrades.
Toyota has a lot on its plate for 2021 and beyond. The brand has a bunch of new cars launching; the long-awaited overhaul of their off-roader lineup is in full effect; there's eportedly a revolutionary solid-state electric battery concept on the way as well.
But if new rumors from Japan are to be believed, that may not be all Toyota has on tap. According to BestCarWeb, Lexus may have three new high-performance "F" models that will start arriving in November 2021.
The rumors say Lexus will come after the BMW M3 with a revised IS F, which will get 474 horsepower — a 214 hp bump from the six-cylinder model — from a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 (presumably related to the one in the now-defunct GS F).
Sound good? Well, the rumors also say the flagship LS sedan coming after the Mercedes S63 with an F model that will use a new twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, putting out a claimed 660 horsepower. They also claim Lexus will put that engine in an LC F coupe. All three cars would receive chassis mods to account for the extra power.
Lexus investing that much in new internal combustion motors sounds like a car person's fever dream in this era of electrification, but these rumors could make some make sense. The Lexus ES aside, sedans and coupes are no longer high-volume sellers. If brands are going to keep them in the lineup, they need to turn more profit like trucks and SUVs. Big-time performance is one way to ramp the profit margin up. With rivals like Cadillac blowing well past 600 hp with the CT5-V Blackwing, offering a similar option on cars like the LS and LC may be necessary.
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Get Ready For A Lexus F Sports Car Onslaught
Last edited by SC300Es; 02-04-21 at 07:48 PM.
02-04-21, 07:55 PM
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Lexus Champion
That’s pure bologna.
02-04-21, 07:58 PM
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Lexus Champion
02-04-21, 09:36 PM
#7
Lexus Fanatic
I have a better chance of waking up tomorrow morning with my head sewn to the carpet.
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02-05-21, 01:23 PM
#8
. I also agree, odds are slim this will transpire.
02-05-21, 01:24 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
02-05-21, 09:18 PM
#11
Pit Crew
Just saw this. Hopefully it is legit. Excited for the LC F and IS F. Not so much for the LS F
Lexus Could Unleash 3 New High-Performance Models Soon
and
Get Ready For A Lexus F Sports Car Onslaught
Lexus Could Unleash 3 New High-Performance Models Soon
and
Get Ready For A Lexus F Sports Car Onslaught
demand for V8’s so much focus on electrical vehicles but I had an 09 ISF and absolutely loved it. When it came time to get some newer Lexus had nothing, the RCF is terrible, big heavy and slow. I currently driving a BMW M2 which is fun but its true what they day alot of electical issues and mechanical issues. So after only 2 yrs I am looking to get rid of it. Lexus needs some exciting cars again, getting all to boring. If they do bring back the V8 ISF I will put a deposit
down as quickly as I can!
02-06-21, 05:21 AM
#13
Lexus Test Driver
They cancelled the LC-F which was fully developed and featured a brand new V8TT making over 600hp.
This car was ready to launch in 2020MY.
They finally release LC convertible but not in spring time but in late fall. My local dealer has 3 sitting on showroom floor, makes sense since we just got 2ft of snow.
This is just epic mismanagement of a brand. Its sad we missed on some great Lexus performance cars.
If the story posted by OP is true - it would complete 180 from how Lexus has done things.
At least the best performing Lexus is still available excluding LFA - that is LC500. This will not last much longer.
This car was ready to launch in 2020MY.
They finally release LC convertible but not in spring time but in late fall. My local dealer has 3 sitting on showroom floor, makes sense since we just got 2ft of snow.
This is just epic mismanagement of a brand. Its sad we missed on some great Lexus performance cars.
If the story posted by OP is true - it would complete 180 from how Lexus has done things.
At least the best performing Lexus is still available excluding LFA - that is LC500. This will not last much longer.
02-06-21, 05:47 AM
#15
Lexus Test Driver
They are sitting on a mountain of cash and LCF was never a car they were going to make huge profits on. It would be a huge Marketing tool and add to the brand history/prestige. Hence why its important to have good management that is looking at long term benefits not just counting pennies.
Btw the original LCF was ready at least 2-3yrs ago about 18months after LC500 came out. Akio told them to re-do it because he didn’t like it.
Last edited by RNM GS3; 02-06-21 at 05:50 AM.