Lexus IS F Videos from TOL (Evening Addition)
08-27-07, 10:42 AM
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People I am telling you more than likely all the numbers and specs should be revealed in November at the car show at the Covention center in Los Angeles.....tickets go on sale in November....16th-25th. I will be there...hope to meet some of you there!
08-27-07, 01:02 PM
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I heard it's going to be at least 430, which means it will most likely be between 430 and 440.
Before the 350 came out Lexus kept saying "over 300" and it came in at 306.
Before the 350 came out Lexus kept saying "over 300" and it came in at 306.
08-27-07, 01:07 PM
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08-27-07, 03:52 PM
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The IS350 was also changed with the new SAE test method, under the old method it was rated at ~320hp
08-27-07, 05:42 PM
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The engine is capable of far more, and over the next few years we should see some improvements, either from an updated D4-S system, VVTi-E or Valvematic added. There is also a possibility of electrically-assisted turbos.
08-27-07, 06:15 PM
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2007 models have been addressed with a VSC/TRAC defeat by holding down TRAC OFF for 3 seconds on certain models (GS and IS). It is also published in the 2007 owners manual for those cars respectively.
08-27-07, 06:17 PM
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Take the speculation with a grain of salt. 
08-27-07, 06:31 PM
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Strictly rumour. The point is the 2GR-FSE in the IS350 has a lot of potential, and it's pure speculation as to how Toyota will improve/update it.
Toyota is currently doing R & D work on electrically assisted turbos in it's development labs.
Toyota is currently doing R & D work on electrically assisted turbos in it's development labs.
08-27-07, 06:58 PM
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08-27-07, 09:50 PM
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Thanks for the info! I assumed it would have a "full off" function after seeing those teaser videos from laguna seca, but I had to check after the complaints with the 06 system that re-engages.
On a side note, I contacted my lexus dealer about the TOL coming to cincinnati in november, neither she nor the general manager knew what I was talking about. I had to direct them to the tasteoflexus website. How are you guys getting your invites?
On a side note, I contacted my lexus dealer about the TOL coming to cincinnati in november, neither she nor the general manager knew what I was talking about. I had to direct them to the tasteoflexus website. How are you guys getting your invites?
08-27-07, 10:03 PM
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I asked the Lexus rep at the TOL that when can we expecting the specs. He said probably within a month or 2. He said the reason that Lexus is holding on to the numbers is because all the IS-F we see right now are pre-production hand-made models. He said what Lexus normally do is they'll test the first 50 cars that's coming out of the ASSEMBLY LINE (i.e. NOT hand-made), average the numbers and use that as the final figure for publication. He said some other manufactures just use their pre-production test cars for performance specs publication which might be inaccurate once the final production begins.
Is this true? I don't know. Does it make sense? Yes.
Is this true? I don't know. Does it make sense? Yes.
I don't think they will begin production without first revealing the final specs. I'm sure something will leak out before production begins. Doesn't production have to begin before November if the car is to be on dealer lots in January?
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08-27-07, 10:03 PM
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I definitely enjoy taking the videos of the IS F and i can't wait to purchase one also.
I also can't believe that AutoSpies.com took my videos off youtube.com and made it there front page news.
http://www.autospies.com/news/A-Genu...-Videos-19560/
ehhh anything for "PR" for the Lexus IS F right.....I'm not a germany car hater i just see a lot of potentional with the IS F (Thats all)
I also can't believe that AutoSpies.com took my videos off youtube.com and made it there front page news.
http://www.autospies.com/news/A-Genu...-Videos-19560/
ehhh anything for "PR" for the Lexus IS F right.....I'm not a germany car hater i just see a lot of potentional with the IS F (Thats all)