2008 IS-F Revealed.

[alf]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/08/2008-lexus-is-f/

[biglos]

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^^^WTF?????

[Dorian]

Booooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

[wannarx8]

looks great!!!

[KoOAzNBoY]

wowwwww

[Ak1m0to]

Lexus FTW

[RoMoCOP]

worlds first eight speed!? what!!!

brembos + 19" wheels looks badass

[JoeDaddy]

wow. im a big fan.:rock:

[AaronSpecV]

It's gorgeous. I can't wait to read a comparo with the M3.

[solrac dmc]

AAAAAWwwwwwwwweeEEsooooOooMmeEeEeeeeeeeeeeee!! :o

[eN_2_Oh]

damn thats fucking nice

[Prelude92]

damn thats fucking nice
+1

i wonder how much it will cost? :hs:

[IIIVOVE]

dang, is it really gonna be slammed that much. kinda ricey (just the slammed part). if it's gonna be under 40K then i might have found my new i wanna buy next year.

[DC]

worlds first eight speed!? what!!!

brembos + 19" wheels looks badass
I still wish it would come in a standard 6-speed tranny with a clutch, just because it's more fun to drive, regardless of the fact that this thing shifts faster.

I do understand that it needs the paddle-shifter setup to compete with the likes of an M3 and other cars of that nature.

[chreeno]

i love it!!

[YesSiR]

niiiiiiiice, if this stays under 40k i might have found a new car........:D but i doubt it will

oh and hot damn@2 door option coming in the future as well :rock:

[Mobil1]

Needs more agressively offset wheels...and a manual transmission.

The raised hoodline gives the profile a BMW 5-series feel.

[peteyd]

Overall i give it an A only reason not an A+ is cause of the exhuast... im really diggin the looks both exterior and interoir. but exhuast i just cant feel.

[LabtopThief_jr.]

looks weird with the high rear stance.

[H22 VTEC]

SWEET!!

[xxgijojoxx]

looks wild

[Sepultura]

sex. all sex. Before i bought my 350z i was looking into the lexus is 350. in white. I went for the nissan, but i really would consider buying this.

[jatcesar]

sex. all sex. .

[zerinVR6]

My IS-F Gallery is up.... http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=1131

http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/1131/IMG_1239.jpg

[alf]

nice pics Z, its so... perfect.

[Kyo]

This looks amazing, no modding needed. Its perfect.

[yourmom25]

there's absolutely nothing wrong with this car. or any of the current lexus lineup.

and yea i'm nut-riding lexus but i've never seen an entire lineup be drool-inducing ever.

[CrashHavok]

A most beautiful and exquisite ride! I want one.

[5w20]

Needs more agressively offset wheels...and a manual transmission.

The raised hoodline gives the profile a BMW 5-series feel.

my only complaint is that it doesnt have a real manual transmission...the wheels arent that bad IMO.

[5w20]

http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/1131/IMG_9939.jpg


Lexus today unveiled the IS-F luxury sedan at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new 2008 IS-F will target the BMW M3 and Audi RS4, delivering more than 400 horsepower and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque from a 5.0-liter V8 engine. It will eventually be offered as a two-door coupe, as well.


any explaination on that or does that belong to something else?

[dinh]

any explaination on that or does that belong to something else?
well it does say lf-a above the engine in the picture next to it. and boo to no manual transmission.

[5w20]

well it does say lf-a above the engine in the picture next to it. and boo to no manual transmission.

i didnt see that the first time on the pic next to it. Any specs on that LF-A engine, they are too small to see?

[dinh]

i didnt see that the first time on the pic next to it. Any specs on that LF-A engine, they are too small to see?
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=105484

v10 500hp

[OneArmedScissor]

well, looks like with this thing coming out they may actually drop the price on the is350's.

=) Hello new car =)

[Corrosive]

Love it... If that lf-a is the 2 door (also supposed to be their low volume flagship), then the 4 door should be expensive, like 60+.
-Mike

[BoostedTypeS]

anybody know the price... and when the coupe version is coming out ????

[Renaissanceman]

dang, is it really gonna be slammed that much. kinda ricey (just the slammed part). if it's gonna be under 40K then i might have found my new i wanna buy next year.

are you kidding me you can barely get a is350 for under 40grand, and after speaking with my salesman at lexus the price is going to be around 55grand

[InNeedOfBoost]

holy shit thats beatiful!!!

i want one....=(

sucks it doesnt come in a true manual. faster shifting or not, i hate not having a clutch to push on.

IMO, that exhaust HAS to go, thats fugly!

[Evoluti0n]

IMO, that exhaust HAS to go, thats fugly!

yeah im not liking the double pipe.

[Poptarts]

front styling could have been a little better and im not feeling the exhaust but other than that it looks great

[Sepultura]

i really want this car. Someone wanna take over my 350z payments?? only has 8k miles and ive babied the hell out of it :hsugh:

[Renaissanceman]

this car wont be out till the end of this year like oct/nov, thats what i hear from Northside Lexus

[Mr. Stone]

The stacked exhaust is going to have to grow on me. Overall, a very sexy car.

[OrionK20]

damn thats a sick ass ride

[Renaissanceman]

lets just see how good they do in sales because this is going to be there first performance car and they are going to try to compete with the m3 and the rs4

[MR.BallisticKrU]

still no 6sp but, sweet none the less

[Mr. Stone]

still no 6sp but, sweet none the less

6-speed would complete the package, no doubt.

[alf]

who needs a 6 when u got an 8-speed

[DC]

who needs a 6 when u got an 8-speed
It's not so much the number of gears that disappoints us, but rather the lack of a clutch.

[you_know]

:heart:

[BoostedTypeS]

It's not so much the number of gears that disappoints us, but rather the lack of a clutch.

werd

[mrlee09]

wahhhhh i just got an is350 and they come out with this!:gonk: oo well i still love me car! that car is nice real nice :lol:

[Maxipad]

I think the front bumper is a little too busy looking for my taste and the quad exhaust needs to go. But otherwise it looks badass and has the numbers to back it up.

[VolksFaggin]

Produce the 2 door, give me a clutch and they have me sold, even with the crazy exhaust.

[hernndez]

nice

[HimNameTuStah]

Never been a fan of the IS.

[wheelie boi9r]

nice action

[TeamIMPAccordV6]

that bitch is so clean....its the M5 of lexus......im scared too many people are gonna have it when it comes out : (

[GSR]

not a big fan of lexus. but I do like the interior.

[Maxima96]

overall the car is nice...i still gotta get used to the duel exhaust

[Poppin2.4t]

looks great. great competition from lexus

[JDM_FaN]

that bitch is so clean....its the M5 of lexus......im scared too many people are gonna have it when it comes out : (


i dont think too many will be able to afford it. I want to be one of those who can damn it! looks really nice

[Badman Forever]

it is more like the M3 of lexus. the GS-F is the M5 of lexus. and yes that has been confirmed from a prior press release article too. :eek9:

[5.23]

nicee..

[VQuick]

Never been a fan of the IS.
Ditto.

Lexus needs to be real careful with this sporty makeover they've started. The main customer base(old people, conservative middle aged) don't really like this sort of thing, and might be alienated.

Lexus needs to be sure that they are going to hit this other, more performance-oriented target market right on the dot, otherwise they won't get many sales from either camp. The old people won't want them, and the younger, sportier crowd won't think they're sporty enough to take them away from BMW.

[DC]

Ditto.

Lexus needs to be real careful with this sporty makeover they've started. The main customer base(old people, conservative middle aged) don't really like this sort of thing, and might be alienated.

Lexus needs to be sure that they are going to hit this other, more performance-oriented target market right on the dot, otherwise they won't get many sales from either camp. The old people won't want them, and the younger, sportier crowd won't think they're sporty enough to take them away from BMW.
In order for them to accomplish that, they will definitely have to come out with a manual version of the is350. A manual IS-F wouldn't hurt either, but it doesn't need to be a manual to compete with the M3.

[Renaissanceman]

i dont think they have to come out with a manual, and i dont think the older crowd is not going to consider this car or the gs-f either because when the E55 came out i did not hear alot of older people saying "i wish this had a clutch" plus this car is going to be in the mid to high 50's and for most of us that is out of our price range so dont worry if you cant even afford it. also if you look at the numbers the new porsche is faster in the automatic

[DC]

i dont think they have to come out with a manual, and i dont think the older crowd is not going to consider this car or the gs-f either because when the E55 came out i did not hear alot of older people saying "i wish this had a clutch" plus this car is going to be in the mid to high 50's and for most of us that is out of our price range so dont worry if you cant even afford it. also if you look at the numbers the new porsche is faster in the automatic
Right, but I wouldn't bother comparing a Porsche to a sports sedan. The IS-F is a car that I WILL consider, and for those who appreciate long-term reliability and low maintenence issues, the reputation of Lexus will have an edge when compared to BMW. I personally would prefer to drive a clutch. That's just my preference, regardless of whether an SMG tranny shifts faster than a human or if it comes with more gears.

[VQuick]

In order for them to accomplish that, they will definitely have to come out with a manual version of the is350. A manual IS-F wouldn't hurt either, but it doesn't need to be a manual to compete with the M3.
Yeah, this is what I'm talking about. By not offering manual trannies, Lexus isn't quite up to BMW's level yet. It's not enough to sway loyal customers to their side yet. Unfortunately, this new sporting attitude will probably turn off Lexus' loyal conservative customers.

It's kind of like crossing a stream on stepping stones and having one foot in front and the other behind.

AMG went through the same growing pains, though. They're on track now though, especially if they get to make 'Black Edition' cars like they want to. :thumb:

[adam gs-r]

That's fking amazing, needs a real MT though.

[choi0706]

I'm doubtful the new line will alienate the base of Lexus.. They'll still have the other cars available..

[VQuick]

I'm doubtful the new line will alienate the base of Lexus.. They'll still have the other cars available..
The problem is, Lexus is trying to give everything a more sporty feel. It isn't just the line of 'F' model cars.

[-=E36=-]

No manual is going to be the downfall of that car.

[Badman Forever]

New vid of the IS-F V8 revving!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVjD1C1PEqQ

[hwoarang]

Never been a fan of the IS.:really?:

[choi0706]

The problem is, Lexus is trying to give everything a more sporty feel. It isn't just the line of 'F' model cars.


I'm still doubtful it'll do anything negative to their existing base..

[DC]

No manual is going to be the downfall of that car.
It will be moreso the downfall of the is350 than of this car. Like I said, it's competing directly with the M3, which doesn't have a manual either.

[PakMan]

i can't wait to see it in person!

[r1whore]

i love it

[Badman Forever]

the word 'downfall' and 'toyota' currently don't mix.

but now back to the main topic:

http://img116.**************/img116/4453/isf5cu.jpg

[Badman Forever]

the words 'downfall' and 'toyota' currently do not mix.

but now back to the main topic:

http://img116.**************/img116/4453/isf5cu.jpg

[Badman Forever]

the words 'downfall' and 'toyota' currently do not mix.

but back to the main topic, check out the new special pic here:

http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?p=4655490#post4655490

[DC]

the words 'downfall' and 'toyota' currently do not mix.

http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?p=4655490#post4655490
Yes, but it's Lexus, not Toyota we're talking about. The Toyota brand has always sold most of its models very well. The clientele of the luxury segment will always be harder to please.

[Renaissanceman]

you also have to think is it worth it to pay about $15,000 for just 92 horsepower because thats what that car is going to have 398 hp and also the car is only going to be .4 seconds faster than the IS350 0-60 i think you could take that 15 grand and do a hell of alot more like a turbo setup and make close to 500

[DC]

you also have to think is it worth it to pay about $15,000 for just 92 horsepower because thats what that car is going to have 398 hp and also the car is only going to be .4 seconds faster than the IS350 0-60 i think you could take that 15 grand and do a hell of alot more like a turbo setup and make close to 500
Well that's true, and I can tell you that if the is350 is eventually offered with a manual, I'd have more fun getting that and doing a turbo project on it. On the other hand, the F has more gears, and more standard power. Each side has its positives and negatives.

[SexualChocolate]

the words 'downfall' and 'toyota' currently do not mix.


The words RECALL or SERVICE BULLITIN and TOYOTA are more accutrate with their new models.

[Badman Forever]

the increase in recall / service bulletins showing up on the big news sites & channels over the past 2 yrs have actually contributed to toyota's increase in sales AND maintained reliability standings. sit down and think about it some. : )

[DC]

the increase in recall / service bulletins showing up on the big news sites & channels over the past 2 yrs have actually contributed to toyota's increase in sales AND maintained reliability standings. sit down and think about it some. : )
That's right, because Toyota is committed to standing behind their products and taking responsibility for their errors. That is much more than can be said about many other car manufacturers.

[Badman Forever]

here's the latest video review of the is-f.. in motion!

http://www.autobytel.com/content/research/channels/index.cfm/channel/cartv_video/action/showvideo/vid/e_0344/vcat/Review/pagenum/1/make/Lexus/model/IS/MAKE_VCH/Lexus/MODEL_VCH/IS

(check out those wheels)

[lsteg96]

cant wait til it comes out...i get to drive it......:rock: :thumb:

[KillaCam]

Looks like what I left in my toilet this morning.....

[Badman Forever]

.. a diamond rock? :eek3dance

[BoostedTypeS]

they have a video clip out now of some guy revving a is-f in a garage... i was impressed

[Vick_]

interior- nice
exterior- aight

[grapedrink]

sounds and looks clean, saw it at the autoshow

[Badman Forever]

just found an even more in-depth 10+ min video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAURvwIbr0g

[anil]

sexy in blue.

-ani

[VH_Supra26]

yea i like it in blue too.