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Old 12-15-13, 09:40 PM
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Is 2014 the last year for the current IS-F?
Old 12-15-13, 11:18 PM
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Is 2014 the last year for the current IS-F?
That's the unofficial story soo far...
Old 12-16-13, 10:33 AM
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Default Lexus RC F, Illustrated



Building off the teaser photo released this week, Leftlane News has created an illustration of what the new Lexus RC F might look like — here it is in higher resolution:

It’s certainly a valiant attempt, though I have to think the RC F will retain the standard RC’s 3-L headlights and separated daytime running lights — hoping the front end is a little sharper as well.

What do you think?
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2013/12/1...f-illustrated/
Old 12-16-13, 02:27 PM
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Nice render. Liking the wheels too
Old 12-16-13, 06:03 PM
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No words to describe that render.
Old 12-16-13, 08:25 PM
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I actually like the pics of the RC350 that have been shown so far better than what I see in that render.
Old 12-16-13, 09:06 PM
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the render looks cartoonish
Old 12-16-13, 11:17 PM
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That render looks dead awful.

I hope the production model looks identical to the sleek RC that they've shown us so far..
Old 12-17-13, 07:49 AM
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Yeah...looks like somebody put an IS F, RC and LX 570 in a blender and that was the product. Hope the real thing is very different.
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Yeah...looks like somebody put an IS F, RC and LX 570 in a blender and that was the product. Hope the real thing is very different.
Honda accord coupe from the door to the rear in that side shot...
Old 12-17-13, 08:55 AM
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http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/12/...CCS-R-7717650/

RC-F's benchmark was the CCS-R..wow!
Old 12-17-13, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexura1414
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/12/...CCS-R-7717650/

RC-F's benchmark was the CCS-R..wow!
What's even more interesting is that we knew this "F" fact from August 2012..

I think a lot of people missed it..

Lexus Magazine's Brian Gill, Managing Editor did an awesome interview with Chief Engineer Yaguchi-san



Story Link: “Benchmark” for the Future IS F




We also interviewed the Chief Engineer as well...

The Race to the Clouds – The Lexus ISF CCS-R Way


Little did we know that, the NEXT "F" would most likely just be built into the RC and not the IS platform.

Although it falls right in line with the Test Mule starting off in an IS-C..


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Old 12-17-13, 06:27 PM
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moderator edit - Mike, please exit this thread.

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Old 12-19-13, 09:55 AM
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Old 12-19-13, 11:20 AM
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^^ Awesome... Here is the Wall paper size for all...

http://pressroom.lexus.com/images/Le...etroit_002.jpg
via Lexus Pressroom


Half the Doors, Twice the Roar – Lexus Introduces All-New F Performance Coupe


• F Model Promises Uncompromising Performance and Bold Distinction
• Global Reveal at the 2014 North American International Auto Show
• Follow #AsphaltUp for Additional Details

TORRANCE, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2013) – Half the doors, twice the roar. Lexus will unleash its upcoming F model as a coupe, conceived with grit, an entirely new expression of design and uncompromising performance. The official name of this two-door F model will be released in early January 2014.

The next F will make its debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Lexus press conference will also be streamed live online at www.lexus-int.com/. Follow the hashtag #AsphaltUp for more developments.

http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...odel+debut.htm

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