The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
03-05-21, 11:43 AM
#196
Lexus Connoisseur
I'm with you on that! The good thing about Lexus, the vehicles are over engineered and can take a beating.
I just know my loaner/rental cars live at redline.
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03-05-21, 12:12 PM
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03-05-21, 12:38 PM
#198
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That info is old and incorrect. I'm asking Lexus PR for a corrected version to post up. It's been confirmed with the TMC Engineers, Lexus College and Lexus PR as of this past Wednesday, AA80E from the IS F, GS F & RC F is what is being used in the IS 500 F SPORT Performance, not the AA81E used in the other IS models.
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03-08-21, 02:01 PM
#200
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03-09-21, 08:52 AM
#203
drives cars
The IS 500 might sway me back to Lexus and the IS lineup as well. I really like the idea of the V8 power but without the full F treatment. I really liked my IS 300 AWD and could see myself owning a 3IS again.
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03-09-21, 06:01 PM
#204
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03-09-21, 06:11 PM
#205
Driver School Candidate
Was actually thinking of leaving the IS but this is a nice package! Agree with the nice powerplant without the full sport package. Strikes a nice balance.
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03-11-21, 07:12 AM
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03-12-21, 12:57 AM
#209
Intermediate
I'm trying to confirm through a Lexus source that has been reliable for me in the past that there will ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY be no IS F in the future before I commit to the IS 500. My personal wish is that Lexus uses a de-tuned version of the 4L twin turbo V8, slated to go in both the LC F and LS F. A 575 bhp IS F would be about perfect, help Lexus amortize the cost of that motor and provide enough performance separation between it and the 660 bhp LC F and LS F. I wouldn't want to pop for the IS 500, only to find out later that a new IS F is coming.
Extracting any kind of reliable information will be difficult, especially if true, because Lexus would not want the prospect of another IS F negatively impacting what should be, IMO, enthusiastic sales of the new IS 500. One can only hope.
Extracting any kind of reliable information will be difficult, especially if true, because Lexus would not want the prospect of another IS F negatively impacting what should be, IMO, enthusiastic sales of the new IS 500. One can only hope.
03-12-21, 07:13 AM
#210
Lexus Connoisseur
I'm trying to confirm through a Lexus source that has been reliable for me in the past that there will ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY be no IS F in the future before I commit to the IS 500. My personal wish is that Lexus uses a de-tuned version of the 4L twin turbo V8, slated to go in both the LC F and LS F. A 575 bhp IS F would be about perfect, help Lexus amortize the cost of that motor and provide enough performance separation between it and the 660 bhp LC F and LS F. I wouldn't want to pop for the IS 500, only to find out later that a new IS F is coming.
Extracting any kind of reliable information will be difficult, especially if true, because Lexus would not want the prospect of another IS F negatively impacting what should be, IMO, enthusiastic sales of the new IS 500. One can only hope.
Extracting any kind of reliable information will be difficult, especially if true, because Lexus would not want the prospect of another IS F negatively impacting what should be, IMO, enthusiastic sales of the new IS 500. One can only hope.