One word to describe the IS F CCS-R, "Awesome!" says renowned Japanese journalist Mr. Manabu Kawaguchi. A.k.a. "Manablog", he has sampled the latest version of Yaguchi-san's pet project at the birthplace of Lexus F, Fuji Speedway. The Circuit Club Sports Racer is lightweight version of the IS F (nearly 700 lbs. less) but with full racing gear.... Read more
The Motor Report has just released renderings of what could be the next IS F Sedan and Coupe. As the F marque evolves, so does the competition. Will Lexus play their cards right and offer more F variants to compete with the Deutschland trio: AMG, M and RS?... Read more
If you're in Brisbane anytime soon, make sure to stop by the Lexus dealership there. You'll certainly be greeted by the normal show room fare, but if you're lucky, you might be able to check out their newest arrivals: A triplet of IS-F based race cars.... Read more
Don't hold your breath, but the word from IS-F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi in Lexus magazine is that the CCS-R might see the light of day. That is, if interest is strong enough.... Read more
Lexus did pretty well with their suped up IS-F CCS-R on Pikes Peak last weekend, placing second in their class. Luckily for us, they managed to stick two or three hundred GoPros to the car. They've released this video to celebrate.... Read more
There's a new rumor floating about the internet concerning Lexus' next IS F. In lieu of Toyota's recent partnership with BMW, there has been some speculation about Lexus swapping out the the their 4.6L V8 for a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. Possibly, even using the inline six from BMW.... Read more
After delays due to poor weather conditions, the race to the top of Pikes Peak is finally on this weekend. Lexus will attacking the famous hill climb with their IS-F CCS-R. The driver is none other than drift star, Ken Gushi.... Read more
Due to the recent brushfires in Colorado, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has been postponed to Sunday, August 12, 2012. But have no fear, Lexus will be bringing IS F CCS-R #3 to play and Scion Racing's Ken Gushi will be piloting this machine to the top!... Read more
With the launch of the Lexus F marque in 2007, this ultimately became a turning point for performance in the Lexus brand. Since there have been no significant changes to IS F in terms of power and look, we expect that there will be more for the next generation IS and of course IS F. So what exactly is next and what should we expect and when?... Read more
Who says all the best stuff stays only in Japan? The IS F CCS-R Concept that debuted at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon has finally touched United States soil. The "Intelligent Sedan 'Fuji' Club Circuit Sports Racer Concept" -- CCS-R for the rest of us-- is the personal project of IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi. It was Yaguchi-san and his skunk works was responsible for creating the first true Lexus performance sports car to wear the "F" marque.... Read more
