Non V8 ISF?

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07-16-13, 11:19 AM

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Non V8 ISF?

Saw this article on Yahoo. Hope it's not a repost.

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/2015-lex...110014082.html

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/569...on-the-horizon

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07-16-13, 11:24 AM

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I don't believe that...if they drop the V8 then it might as well just be an IS350.

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07-16-13, 11:27 AM

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I don't think so. I just read this:

According to Automotive News, Lexus will debut the new RC coupe at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show — here’s some details:

The new coupe will arrive in U.S. dealerships in late 2014, said a company source speaking on condition of anonymity.

The RC will be powered by a 3.5-liter, 306-hp V-6 engine, same as the IS and GS sedans. A hybrid version will be offered in Japan and Europe, but not in the United States.

An RC-F performance version will be unveiled in January at the Detroit auto show. A Lexus source says the RC-F will be powered by a 460-hp V-8, up from 416 hp for the current IS-F.

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07-16-13, 12:04 PM

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just saw that article on yahoo.... curious to see whats going to happen in the next couple of years

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07-16-13, 12:39 PM

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Looks like the V8 is being updated to 460 hp... unless Europes new regs squash it...

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2013/07/1...ow-in-detroit/

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07-16-13, 01:29 PM

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I hope they just do something like decrease the displacement of V8 and make it FI or increase HP some how, I don't want them to get rid of such a magnificent engine!