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2008 Lexus IS-F to Premiere at NAIAS on January 8, 2007

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Old 12-07-06 | 09:28 AM
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Ok at first i wasnt interested in a high performance IS i thought the 350 was enough after seeing this pic im very excited love the color and love the tailights and the exhaust doesnt look that bad. Cant wait to see the front of the car and hear the output and aCCELERATION #'s.
Old 12-07-06 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by MSMLexIS
Ok at first i wasnt interested in a high performance IS i thought the 350 was enough after seeing this pic im very excited love the color and love the tailights and the exhaust doesnt look that bad. Cant wait to see the front of the car and hear the output and aCCELERATION #'s.
0-60 in 4.5 (it won't be fast enought)
1/4 mile in high 12s (it still ain't fast enough)
slalom of .92 (it can't handle as good)
obstacle course speed of 70 mph (it is not involving)

I am predicting the future
Old 12-07-06 | 12:10 PM
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I'm very interested to see the weight of this car, as well as the weight distribution. I had heard that they were looking at carbon fiber for the LF-A and I wonder if that notion will carry over to the "F" cars.
Old 12-07-06 | 01:30 PM
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2007/08 will be an interesting couple of years for car enthusiasts with the IS-F, E90 M3 and Nissan GT-R coming to market. I can't wait to see how each compares to one another.
Old 12-07-06 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mav16
2007/08 will be an interesting couple of years for car enthusiasts with the IS-F, E90 M3 and Nissan GT-R coming to market. I can't wait to see how each compares to one another.
not to mention the rumors of a resurrgence of the supra and nsx. my prediction is if those 3 sell well, then it'll be a green light for the nsx and supra.
Old 12-07-06 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
0-60 in 4.5 (it won't be fast enought)
1/4 mile in high 12s (it still ain't fast enough)
slalom of .92 (it can't handle as good)
obstacle course speed of 70 mph (it is not involving)

I am predicting the future
If those are the numbers it will be a huge stride forward for Lexus. It won't just be about the numbers of course, but the feel and balance if it all. How will it be on transitions, of course the steering and brakes, etc.

Then of course we have the new M3 coming (who knows which will be released first), a new C class coming which will no doubt get the AMG treatment - what a time for small hot sports sedans and coupes.
Old 12-07-06 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by genearch
While certainly not unique... an exhaust like this would have been sweet...

Can't wait for a SC-F. Or better yet a model that isn't so short and stubby looking. I don't mind the retractable hardtop but it needs to be longer. More SL like.
Old 12-07-06 | 04:45 PM
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Is it me or does the color look like royal sapphire pearl looks good lets hope it shows on some other models.
Old 12-07-06 | 04:56 PM
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I think that's just Black Onyx ^^^
Old 12-07-06 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma
Can't wait for a SC-F. Or better yet a model that isn't so short and stubby looking. I don't mind the retractable hardtop but it needs to be longer. More SL like.
That cars is HOT!
Old 12-07-06 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan o
That cars is HOT!
Might happen hope you like 198 - 202 inch's
Old 12-07-06 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by genearch
While certainly not unique... an exhaust like this would have been sweet...

Love the way that looks
Old 12-07-06 | 10:43 PM
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I think I might slap 5.0 badges on the side of the IS-F, lol...

Wow a 5.0 liter IS, who would have thunk it in 2001?!?!!
Old 12-07-06 | 11:09 PM
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At this point it doesn't matter how lexus does it just as long as they are doing it right and giving use what we want. 5.0-liter V8 generating 425 horsepower and eight-speed transmission "Awesome". Now lets hope lexus gets the suspension rite . This is going to be hard for me if the price is rite i might ditch the GTR Ohhh....what am i going to do!!!!!
Old 12-08-06 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexy GS430
. This is going to be hard for me if the price is rite i might ditch the GTR Ohhh....what am i going to do!!!!!
a) win the lotto
b) rob a bank
c) huge bank loan


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