Lexus IS500 F SPORT Performance

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02-14-21, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

yes l-tuned, trd-sports, tom's, f, f-sport, there's been several efforts of varying commitment and stealth marketing

You didn’t mention “gazoo” 🤢 🤮

02-14-21, 09:36 PM

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An LC500 F-Sport would actually make a lot of sense, seeing as it's the only Lexus model that currently doesn't have an F-Sport designation.

It would also mean that there's no new engine under the hood. So much for those dreams of an LCF.

02-14-21, 10:22 PM

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Former member from here is speculating on Youtube/IG between IS500, IS F, or a supercharged V-8 GX or LX. He is acting like he may know more than he's letting on.

02-15-21, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by flipside909

Have you ever seen the F SPORT badge prominently like this? Look closely...

Sounds like Lexus is hinting at an IS500 F-Sport.

02-15-21, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by patgilm

I would feel better if they just left the “sport” part off and it was just F so I’m not getting my hopes up.

It's actually good news for Lexus enthusiasts as an IS500 F-Sport will be more reasonably priced and hence more attainable than a full fledged ISF.

02-15-21, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

The '21 inspiration already has all that.

the last thing i want is a drop on my LC because it's already SO close to curbs and parking blocks.

Inspiration is all styling. Fsport should add more aero and stiffer suspension. Lexus needs to offer front lift kit - i have this on my 911, problem solved lol 😎

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02-15-21, 03:02 AM

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It's actually good news for Lexus enthusiasts as an IS500 F-Sport will be more reasonably priced and hence more attainable than a full fledged ISF.

I can’t see them dropping the 5.0 V8 and calling it IS500 Fsport. If they throw in the V6tt from LS then it would make more sense.

02-15-21, 04:08 AM

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Tbh, I'd prefer the TTV6 as the low end torque will make it a better daily driver and TT makes it more tunable.

02-15-21, 04:20 AM

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Tbh, I'd prefer the TTV6 as the low end torque will make it a better daily driver and TT makes it more tunable.

I agree, that would be good.

02-15-21, 05:29 AM

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This is modern day Lexus, y'all thinking too big.

LC500 with wheels and suspension changes. Maybe a bodykit. Lol.

I do hope it's an IS with a V8 though.

02-15-21, 06:33 AM

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This is modern day Lexus, y'all thinking too big.

LC500 with wheels and suspension changes. Maybe a bodykit. Lol.

I do hope it's an IS with a V8 though.

that pic is not an LC500. it IS though, the V8 under an "f" cover on, likely an IS.

i don't think it's an "is500 f-sport" i think it's the full blown is-f they're bringing back.
edit: oops, talking about the wrong pic, DOH

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02-15-21, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

that pic is not an LC500. it IS though, the V8 under an "f" cover on, likely an IS.

i don't think it's an "is500 f-sport" i think it's the full blown is-f they're bringing back.

...but the cover literally says "F-Sport?"

There are no teaser pics that even remotely indicate this being an IS, nevermind an F model. In fact, the speculation is because the teaser pic is the same cover as the recent Lexus V8's, which obviously the IS won't have, so these claims of the TTV6 are way off.

The LC500 is the only car that makes sense to have an F-Sport badge and a V8 cover.

02-15-21, 07:27 AM

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...but the cover literally says "F-Sport?"

ok my bad... obviously getting mixed up between original first post image and later IS-F engine and cover.

02-15-21, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by flipside909

What could this be? This teaser was just shared with me. This is the first F SPORT badging on what appears to be an engine cover. The last one came from 2007 on the 2nd Gen IS F SPORT accessory carbon fiber engine cover.