Lexus IS500 F SPORT Performance
02-15-21, 08:33 AM
#31
Pole Position
Therefore from the above 2 clues, seems like the vehicle being hinted at is probably an IS500 F-Sport and it won't have a V8 and thus by elimination, it will carry a boosted V6.
02-15-21, 08:39 AM
#32
I thought Lexus said going forwards, that V8s would only be in their top of the line models like the LC, LS and LX or full F cars? Also, like Motorola said, the teaser pic says "F-Sport" and not "F".
Therefore from the above 2 clues, seems like the vehicle being hinted at is probably an IS500 F-Sport and it won't have a V8 and thus by elimination, it will carry a boosted V6.
Therefore from the above 2 clues, seems like the vehicle being hinted at is probably an IS500 F-Sport and it won't have a V8 and thus by elimination, it will carry a boosted V6.
I am 99% certain this is an LC500 F-Sport- no new engines, just a sportier exterior package and some suspension tweaks like every other F-Sport vehicle.
02-15-21, 09:02 AM
#34
Intermediate
Whereas anyone that owns one has nothing but positives to say.
02-15-21, 09:22 AM
#35
I thought Lexus said going forwards, that V8s would only be in their top of the line models like the LC, LS and LX or full F cars? Also, like Motorola said, the teaser pic says "F-Sport" and not "F".
Therefore from the above 2 clues, seems like the vehicle being hinted at is probably an IS500 F-Sport and it won't have a V8 and thus by elimination, it will carry a boosted V6.
Therefore from the above 2 clues, seems like the vehicle being hinted at is probably an IS500 F-Sport and it won't have a V8 and thus by elimination, it will carry a boosted V6.
Except that's the same cover used on their V8's. This speculation of an IS F-Sport makes zero sense when the IS F-Sport already exists.
I am 99% certain this is an LC500 F-Sport- no new engines, just a sportier exterior package and some suspension tweaks like every other F-Sport vehicle.
I am 99% certain this is an LC500 F-Sport- no new engines, just a sportier exterior package and some suspension tweaks like every other F-Sport vehicle.
As pointed out previously, Lexus said they are reserving the V8 for top end models. So if this is true then it could be the V6TT in the IS, however, the engine cover is the same as the V8. thus your guess of the LC500 F-Sport does make sense based on the info we have.
02-15-21, 09:55 AM
#36
2. An IS500 F-Sport would necessitate an IS500 existing. It doesn't outside of some trademark filed years ago. More importantly, the teaser would focus not on a mere F-Sport trim if it was that significant of an announcement.
Don't let the Best Car poison give you any false hopes. This is almost guaranteed to be an LC500 F-Sport. Maybe using some of the body moldings from the now-canned LCF.
02-15-21, 10:01 AM
#37
Lexus Champion
1. Because if it uses the same V8 as the GS-F as the teaser shows, it won't be a mere F-Sport.
2. An IS500 F-Sport would necessitate an IS500 existing. It doesn't outside of some trademark filed years ago. More importantly, the teaser would focus not on a mere F-Sport trim if it was that significant of an announcement.
Don't let the Best Car poison give you any false hopes. This is almost guaranteed to be an LC500 F-Sport. Maybe using some of the body moldings from the now-canned LCF.
2. An IS500 F-Sport would necessitate an IS500 existing. It doesn't outside of some trademark filed years ago. More importantly, the teaser would focus not on a mere F-Sport trim if it was that significant of an announcement.
Don't let the Best Car poison give you any false hopes. This is almost guaranteed to be an LC500 F-Sport. Maybe using some of the body moldings from the now-canned LCF.
02-15-21, 10:01 AM
#38
02-15-21, 10:02 AM
#39
Speaks French in Russian
It was a slight tongue in cheek joke Paul playing on the medocrity of the current lexus lineup along with my opinion. Lol. I don't know what car they are teasing with that engine picture and I'm not claiming it to be an LC500, but I hope it is an IS with a V8. And the only way that can work is if it's a IS500 F-Sport.
Last edited by GFerg; 02-15-21 at 10:06 AM.
02-15-21, 10:12 AM
#40
You're correct, but prior to the refresh the IS 350 could be had without the F-Sport badge. There has been zero precedent for an IS500. If a IS500 F-Sport were to be announced, Lexus wouldn't tease it with an image of a badge that could already be had on the current IS.
02-15-21, 10:14 AM
#41
Lexus Champion
You're correct, but prior to the refresh the IS 350 could be had without the F-Sport badge. There has been zero precedent for an IS500. If a IS500 F-Sport were to be announced, Lexus wouldn't tease it with an image of a badge that could already be had on the current IS.
02-15-21, 11:40 AM
#42
You're correct, but prior to the refresh the IS 350 could be had without the F-Sport badge. There has been zero precedent for an IS500. If a IS500 F-Sport were to be announced, Lexus wouldn't tease it with an image of a badge that could already be had on the current IS.
With the way lexus has been operating you're correct in assuming it's likely the lc500 F Sport. But my gut says this may be something more.
The only things I can oppose on about the teaser image is:
1. The is350 f sport doesn't have F-Sport badge on its engine cover
2. The teaser image was only shared with lexus enthusiasts forum (not a major auto outlet)".
If I was a betting man I would agree and bet it would be a lc500 F Sport.
02-15-21, 01:09 PM
#44
Lexus Champion
Good point. I forgot the LC500 has a different engine cover.
02-15-21, 02:01 PM
#45
It's easier and more cost-effective to modify how an engine cover fits than designing an IS500.