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Old 08-07-07 | 02:22 PM
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I'm guessing the car will very likely do high 12s, if not maybe mid 12s 1/4 mile. 0 - 60 should be well into the 4s, but low 4s are unlikely.

One thing for sure that we know is the IS-F will be faster than the IS350 and handle better, only question is by how much.
Old 08-07-07 | 08:35 PM
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Lexus never said the IS-F will do 0-60mpg in 4.9 secs. I recall them saying the IS-F will do 0-60mph ''in under 4.9 secs.''
Also, I remember a member on here asking if the sport paddles were plastic. They looked and felt like metal and appeared to be thicker then the regular IS models.
Old 08-07-07 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by singleT
Also, I remember a member on here asking if the sport paddles were plastic. They looked and felt like metal and appeared to be thicker then the regular IS models.
They aren't real chrome. They are plastic with a chrome like appearance. real chrome would get too hot and burn your fingers if it sits out in the sun long enough. They are the exact same size and deminsions as the regular IS shift paddles.
Old 08-08-07 | 01:24 AM
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I thought they might be real chrome, but thanks for the clarification.
Old 08-16-07 | 09:27 AM
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Are the gunpowder wheels the only choice or will you be able to get those rims in standard silver?
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Are the gunpowder wheels the only choice or will you be able to get those rims in standard silver?
Gunmetal Gray is the standard finish which will be the only choice at this time.
Old 08-17-07 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sirkfc
Let's not get carried away here... The difference between 5.0 and 4.0 is probably $100K... It's much harder to go from 5 to 4 than from 6 to 5.

This is like the Richter scale in reverse...
5 seconds IS350 40K
4 seconds Porsche Turbo $150K
3 seconds Bugatti Veyron $1M
2 seconds Formula One $Many Millions.
The new GT-R will probably do some ridiculous times from the factory or with nothing more than a chip for ~$60k. V-spec definitely Porsche Turbo fast for $85k.
Old 08-18-07 | 08:16 AM
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Does anyone know what the curb weight of the IS-F?
Old 08-18-07 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Gunmetal Gray is the standard finish which will be the only choice at this time.
Thanks.

Personally, I prefer a simple silver finish but there's always the aftermarket.
Old 08-18-07 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by singleT
Lexus never said the IS-F will do 0-60mpg in 4.9 secs. I recall them saying the IS-F will do 0-60mph ''in under 4.9 secs.''
Also, I remember a member on here asking if the sport paddles were plastic. They looked and felt like metal and appeared to be thicker then the regular IS models.
Here is a picture I took from the display at the Detroit Auto Show...



BTW, I'm way jealous of you guys getting to drive the IS-F's so early.
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