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Old 12-30-14, 10:56 PM
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I really don't understand why Lexus discontinued the IS-F

It would've been faster and a lot more practical than the RC-F
Old 12-31-14, 03:52 AM
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The IS-F is only temporarily dead. I thought I read an article on Autoblog a month or so back that said the Lexus CEO had signed off for a new IS-F to be built (with no specific time table).
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Not sure about the spoiler but them exhaust pipes thoe...
Old 12-31-14, 07:14 AM
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There will be an IS-F IMHO. They have the power train and drive train readily available. And the IS chassis doesn't differ much from that of the RC. All they would have to do is to add more aggressive exterior components to make an IS-F happen. Plus Lexus would need to have a M3 competitor anyway. I really don't see why they would pass on this opportunity.
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Could this possibly be a new IS-F? Detroit North American International Auto Show reveal January 13th so guess we will have to wait till then.


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Originally Posted by ISTORO
Could this possibly be a new IS-F? Detroit North American International Auto Show reveal January 13th so guess we will have to wait till then.
That would be GS-F not IS-F.
Old 12-31-14, 09:38 AM
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That car doesn't really look F ish. They need to beef up the fenders and wider tires
Old 12-31-14, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by waleedj3is


I really don't understand why Lexus discontinued the IS-F

It would've been faster and a lot more practical than the RC-F
How would a new IS F be faster than the RC F?
Old 12-31-14, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ToyLexFAM
How would a new IS F be faster than the RC F?
I'm assuming he's referring to the lower base weight of the IS compared to the RC, which could potentially lead to a few ticks off of the 0-60 time.
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Originally Posted by yardie876
I'm assuming he's referring to the lower base weight of the IS compared to the RC, which could potentially lead to a few ticks off of the 0-60 time.
Exactly
Old 01-03-15, 06:58 AM
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Gsf according to Rumors would be the New ISF...Sign me up
Old 01-03-15, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ISTORO
Could this possibly be a new IS-F? Detroit North American International Auto Show reveal January 13th so guess we will have to wait till then.
Nope. It's the GSF.
Old 01-04-15, 06:41 PM
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So sad they stopped making them. Some guys at the office had V6 mustangs they went and got 5.0 V8s i wish i could trade in my 350 and get a V8 IS. The RCF wont fit my kids.
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