Official Lexus Concept Cars/Rare Cars Thread
09-28-09, 03:46 PM
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IS350TT? I thought those cars were naturally-aspirated, making close to 500HP from the 3.5L V6?
I do agree, it is a big shame that those cars never actually raced. Would have loved to see them. I hope we see more IS-Fs racing in the future.
I do agree, it is a big shame that those cars never actually raced. Would have loved to see them. I hope we see more IS-Fs racing in the future.
09-28-09, 04:16 PM
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No these weren't N/A at all. The were 750hp twin turbo V6s. The team that bought them turned them into N/A V8s
09-28-09, 04:20 PM
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09-28-09, 07:17 PM
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Lexus IS GTF To Make Debut at Mid Ohio
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10-20-09, 10:55 AM
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Let's forget the shaved door handles and the interior for a second......
Bumpers, fenders, Skirts, fibreglass work at the back...
10-20-09, 11:17 AM
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It's a lot more work than you may realize. The doors (not just the door handles) were heavily modified, along with completely new front & rear bumpers, new hood, rear view mirror delete, fog light replacment and relocation, among other things. It was just never built or intended with mass production in mind - just a concept build for Lexus at SEMA 2 years ago. I agree with you though, i'd be willing to plunk down some serious cash to get my car to look like that! It's probably my favorite concept build of all time. 
Javier
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