XeroK00L

So it's gonna beat the new M3 by 2 cylinders. How interesting.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/65...blows_top.html

Now IS blows top
Tuesday 14th March 2006

Lexus looks like it's trying to top the success of its IS range by taking the roof off! The Japanese brand is working on an all-new CC version of its executive car. We can also exclusively reveal the firm is working on a sporty coupé version powered by a monster V10.

When it hits showrooms, the CC will rival Volvo's all-new C70 and the forthcoming BMW 3-Series Convertible. Like the Swedish and German models, the Japanese car will feature a clever three-piece folding set-up when it arrives in summer.

However, there's more than the CC on the way from Lexus. Toyota's luxury arm is clearly targeting its European rivals by developing a sporty coupé version of the IS, too. Featuring more pronounced rear haunches, the two-door will have a much more aggressive stance than the model it's based on, but feature the same distinctive face as the standard four-door car.

According to company insiders, Lexus is also working on the storming 4.0-litre V10 engine to ensure top-end IS models go as well as they look. With 400bhp, it would rival Audi's RS4 and the new BMW M3. It could be offered in both saloon and coupé bodystyles.
Peter Lyon

tqlla3k

iTrader: (1)

Damn, thats a small v10. Why go through that hassle when a good 4.6 V8 already exists?

jcreech

how credible is this source?

phish2112

very very interesting. If thats true I wonder what the IS400 MSRP would start at.

Gojirra99

Dunno, a 4.0 V10 sounds a little strange to me

integlikew

Yea i say somthign is up. I liked the other rumor going around that its going to be a IS500 5.0l V8. Going to be a stup up from the 4.3l V8 they already have. I dont think they are going to make a V10. Just my thoughts.

rominl

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4.0 v10 is stange. and having a v10 in the IS to begin with that's even stranger imho. i am not sure how much i will believe this

mcfly

Guys, low displacement, high-cylinder count motors are nothing new. Look at Ferrari's from a few decades ago for some prominent examples. Even modern high-cylinder count motors from Ferrari, Lamorghini, etc. are also relatively low displacement by American V8 standards. Trust the Euro's to do more with less...

I think it's a great idea. The motor will have all kinds of character that a boring American-ized 4.6l V8 lacks (at least with regards to everything else on the roads here).

I'd expect a big HP/modest torque output from a 4.0l V10, and it should rev to 7 or 8 grand.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

would a V10 even fit inside the engine bay, I was thinking the 460 engine was already a tight fit. I think its BS, its way more practical and economical to just drop in the coming supra engine or a tuned LS460 engine

Tony1

If that does happen, which i doubt, it won't happen for another 2-3 years..

carlmock

never will happen...

LexFather

4.0 liter V-10 from Lexus in the IS.

Type that out and tell me that sounds right

It doesn't

Ramon

No one is saying its new... It just doesn't sound like something you would find in a Lexus.

GFerg

You can't believe all publications. Just another silly rumor. Must be confused with the LF-C.

Autoexpress has been known to fudge up a few things in the past.

diablo1

They also call the IS Lexus' "executive car". Apparently by "executive car" they mean "cheapest car offered by the company."

Comes on guys, this is clearly BS.