2014 LEXUS IS Official Debut Discussion (merged threads)
02-22-13 | 07:15 PM
#977
Racer
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From: Florida
I noticed a video someone took of the new IS at the Canadian Internation Auto Show and while they were videotaping it, I saw a sticker on the passenger side window that read:
Prototype:
May not meet quality standards
I couldn't read all of it but that is what it basically said. So these cars at the auto shows are not the final design? (as far as interior details)
Prototype:
May not meet quality standards
I couldn't read all of it but that is what it basically said. So these cars at the auto shows are not the final design? (as far as interior details)
02-23-13 | 01:58 PM
#982
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From: CA
The article in that magazine has been on the net for about a month:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
02-23-13 | 03:47 PM
#983
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I noticed a video someone took of the new IS at the Canadian Internation Auto Show and while they were videotaping it, I saw a sticker on the passenger side window that read:
Prototype:
May not meet quality standards
I couldn't read all of it but that is what it basically said. So these cars at the auto shows are not the final design? (as far as interior details)
Prototype:
May not meet quality standards
I couldn't read all of it but that is what it basically said. So these cars at the auto shows are not the final design? (as far as interior details)
02-23-13 | 08:21 PM
#985
Pole Position
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From: Earth
The article in that magazine has been on the net for about a month:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
Last edited by 052SI; 02-23-13 at 08:37 PM.
02-24-13 | 08:55 AM
#986
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Oh well, at least it has a cool cover shot of the non f sport version.
02-24-13 | 07:38 PM
#988
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I picked up the magazine yesterday and can confirm it's the same article. When I got home to read it I was like man this sounds so familar like I've read it before sure enough. It's sorta deceiving cause the article inside the mag is the F-Sport model.
Oh well, at least it has a cool cover shot of the non f sport version.
Oh well, at least it has a cool cover shot of the non f sport version.
Thanks. I want to see what the new 8 speed and 200lbs more did for/top mpgs and 0-60
02-25-13 | 05:18 AM
#989
where on earth did you hear that its 200lbs more? Mind you the 2013 GS weighed less than its predecessor, which the IS shares its chassis and parts with.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
A gutterless topside is a result of new laser welding that fuses the roof with the doors. The change produces a cleaner appearance and benefits the 0.28 coefficient of drag. (The LFA has a Cd of 0.31.) The welding, along with a varying thickness of body panels and use of advanced adhesives, adds rigidity, and, unfortunately, weight. The rear-drive 350 bulks up by roughly 50 pounds over its equally powerful predecessor (3700 pounds versus 3650 pounds with 33 percent of options installed).
Last edited by 4TehNguyen; 02-25-13 at 05:23 AM.
02-25-13 | 08:10 AM
#990
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where on earth did you hear that its 200lbs more? Mind you the 2013 GS weighed less than its predecessor, which the IS shares its chassis and parts with.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_first_drive/
Last edited by pianospike; 02-25-13 at 08:14 AM.