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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Is 2014 the last year for the current IS-F?
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 84Cressida
Is 2014 the last year for the current IS-F?
That's the unofficial story soo far...
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 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/
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Nice render. Liking the wheels too
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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No words to describe that render.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 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.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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the render looks cartoonish
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 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..
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 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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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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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...
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 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!
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 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 Dec 17, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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moderator edit - Mike, please exit this thread.

Last edited by DaveGS4; Dec 18, 2013 at 10:18 AM.
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 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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