XeroK00L

OK, so the rumor mill that is autonet.com.tw, the Taiwanese online automotive publication, is hard at work again. This time one of the headline news is this: "New Lexus SC = successor of the Toyota MR-S?"

Almost too bizarre, but on the second thought it might just make sense, since the supposedly upcoming IS Coupe/Convertible is definitely going to eat into the SC Convertible market, and making the SC mid-engined can be a good way to set it apart.

As usual I am too cheap to pay for the subscription, so y'all have to imagine up the rest of the details.

Here's the main page of the site:
http://www.autonet.com.tw

And here's the direct link to the article in case someone wants to pay for the subscription:
http://www.autonet.com.tw/cgi-bin/v1...07005007252007

Cheers.

Gojirra99

See how quiet it is if you don't post at least the translation of the article ?

XeroK00L

OK I get it I get it...I'll pay!!

Hmm seems that they aren't making payments easy for the overseas people. I'll have to call them up to see what options they have.

I know Robarapta will be so ready to upgrade if the new SC turns out to be an MR layout (and to change the screen name to SexierSC afterwards).

CK6Speed

iTrader: (1)

I find it hard to believe, but if Lexus builds a mid engine coupe I'd be all over it. Well, depending on how it looks and how much it costs of course.

LexAnt

iTrader: (2)

i find it hard to believe. The IS coupe would be like a 3 series coupe whereas the SC will be a 6 series.

DivX007

OH MY GOD!!! IT IS IN CHINESS

G Star

iTrader: (2)

^^exactly, an IS coupe/convertible will never be intended for the SC market, Lexus knows this and so does the market (sub-consciously)

a mid engine SC would be pretty hot though but I'm not going to put my money on that.

I8ABMR

doesnt make sense

ren495

not buying it. Even the LFA is not mid engine. next SC (really really hope they make one) needs to be a full blown BMW 6 series competitor.

AD_SC3

iTrader: (1)

The only way it will be a 6 series competitor would be to give it it's nuts back and make it bigger.

Dark_Eric

iTrader: (1)

Couldn't agree more. Its gotta have the length, width and the proper layout, forget the hard-top convertible; leave that behind in the IS-C. Go with hard-top/sunroof or glass roof set up. They might as well go 2 door shortened LS with racing suspension and interior and the LFA motor in the SC-F version. The gotta make the car look strong with smaller glass windows, make it lower and agressive.

someboy

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the site needs log in ... Wat the..

Rollin'ES3

Now that sounds hawt

I want one