The new IS is heavier though......

 

by 66 lbs, not enough to lose that much in the 0-60. People found out the differentials gearing isnt as aggressive as the 2IS which affects the final gear ratios

 

Interesting. Is that why I'm hearing people routinely lamenting about the lack of "low end torque" (which I'll interpret as a euphemism for "acceleration in the 0 to 40 realm") in the 3IS (IS350)?

That comment caught me by surprise, because owning a 2nd generation IS350 I know that the low end acceleration from 0 to 40 (~1st gear) is probably the biggest strength for this car, provided that traction controls are turned off (pedal dance for '06, trac off button for 07+).

Hell, even against its competitors the IS350's 0 to 40 acceleration still remains supreme. The 335i beats it to 60 only because the 335i's 40 to 60 acceleration is stronger (as is all subsequent acceleration).

 

We still seem to be talking about the IS lol

 

If you are looking at performance perspective, the M235i is the car to get over the 435i. The RC350 designers are targeting driving feel/experience as much as luxury. The RC350 design/heritage is more in line with the 2 and 4 than the 4 and 6 series bmws.

slalom numbers don't really tell the whole story. feel of car and over/understeer is more important.

 

The nike swoosh headlights look less like lightning bolts. I like it. Looks like they rounded out the bumper inserts, so the light reflects off a more curved angle instead of the sharper angle on the is350.

 

You guys have more understanding than I do. I'm seeing nothing but horrific styling here...

 

Lexus should not discontinue the ISF sedan the RC F should be an additional F model

 

Funny you say that ....... I was raving about the aggressive design and showed a co-worker. He was not impressed although he respected the aggressive nature of the styling.
In discussion we thought the design might be "polarizing" to many..... Either love it or hate it.
I love it!

 

I completely agree. Is BMW stopping production of the M3 due to the M4? How about the C63 sedan ending because of the C63 coupe? No, the Germans make performance versions of every model.

 

I have a feeling the ISF will be back after a year or 2... They probably pushed back the release of it due to working on the RCF/GSF. Mark templin has already stated he wants more true F models in the Lexus lineup.

 

My only thought is the IS F is delayed until the new engines come. The RC F is coming with the same tuned 5.0 from 2007 technically…..

I do go with most here that it seems to be a non-brainer to just have an IS F and RC F at the same time. The Germans are hell bent on shoving M/AMG/RS down all our throats..and its tasty

 

 

The only really "bad" styling is the front end with the nike swooshes and predator grill.

 

The LED headlamps are an option. I think they're awesome...