Lexus IS F C

Abdul · 9th July 2009, 07:09 PM

Lexus currently offers a range of F-Sport products for its IS C convertible models – the IS 250C and IS 350C – but even in hopped up F-Sport guise, the Lexus drop tops still leave plenty to be desired in the performance category. However, Lexus will reportedly add a bit of spice to the IS C lineup with an open air version of the IS F.

According to Car and Driver, Lexus is readying a convertible version of its fire-breathing IS F for early 2011. The drop top version of the IS F will use the same 416 horsepower 5.0L V8 found in the IS F sedan. The IS F convertible will also borrow the sedan’s eight-speed transmission.
Although the IS F convertible will undoubtedly be the highest performing Lexus convertible, it should be just a step or two slower than its four-door counterpart. The IS C convertibles weigh about 400 pounds more than their sedan counterparts, meaning you can expect the same weigh penalty from the IS F convertible.
The IS F convertible should also give Lexus better footing against rival BMW. The IS F already competes against the M3 Sedan and the IS F convertible would logically be a natural competitor for the M3 Convertible.
If the latest reports prove to be true, expect to see the IS F convertible bow sometime late next year

ayon747 · 10th July 2009, 07:25 PM

I'm reeeeeally looking forward when lexus/toyota are gonna release that 8spd sports gearbox on the market!!!

Abdul · 11th July 2009, 03:46 AM

The IS F is one of the best sports compact sedan.It is almost a benchmark , EVO from UK consider as the best sports compact sedan after the BMW M3

*Presure Cooker* · 11th July 2009, 03:05 PM

gr8 ryd........really supprising is 8 speed gearbox.WOW.

9th July 2009, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Abdul Club Ultimate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brussels Age: 22 Posts: 692	Lexus IS F C Lexus currently offers a range of F-Sport products for its IS C convertible models – the IS 250C and IS 350C – but even in hopped up F-Sport guise, the Lexus drop tops still leave plenty to be desired in the performance category. However, Lexus will reportedly add a bit of spice to the IS C lineup with an open air version of the IS F. According to Car and Driver, Lexus is readying a convertible version of its fire-breathing IS F for early 2011. The drop top version of the IS F will use the same 416 horsepower 5.0L V8 found in the IS F sedan. The IS F convertible will also borrow the sedan’s eight-speed transmission. Although the IS F convertible will undoubtedly be the highest performing Lexus convertible, it should be just a step or two slower than its four-door counterpart. The IS C convertibles weigh about 400 pounds more than their sedan counterparts, meaning you can expect the same weigh penalty from the IS F convertible. The IS F convertible should also give Lexus better footing against rival BMW. The IS F already competes against the M3 Sedan and the IS F convertible would logically be a natural competitor for the M3 Convertible. If the latest reports prove to be true, expect to see the IS F convertible bow sometime late next year

11th July 2009, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Presure Cooker Motor Head Premiere Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dhaka. Age: 15 Posts: 3,946 Presure Cooker's Garage	gr8 ryd........really supprising is 8 speed gearbox.WOW. __________________

10th July 2009, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
ayon747 Club Ultimate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mirpur-2 Age: 24 Posts: 809 ayon747's Garage	I'm reeeeeally looking forward when lexus/toyota are gonna release that 8spd sports gearbox on the market!!!

11th July 2009, 03:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Abdul Club Ultimate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brussels Age: 22 Posts: 692	The IS F is one of the best sports compact sedan.It is almost a benchmark , EVO from UK consider as the best sports compact sedan after the BMW M3