Article Comments - First Look: 2008 Lexus IS-F

42 messages, Last post on Oct 31, 2007 at 3:53 PM

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First Look: 2008 Lexus IS-F - Though Lexus is still coy with us about the specifications of the IS-F's V8 as the date of the car's introduction approaches, the engine is almost certainly based on the LS 600h L's 5.0-liter V8. (more)

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#1 of 42 Article Comments - First Look: 2008 Lexus IS-F by KarenS HOST Sep 14, 2007 (7:06 am)
2008 IS first look! Check it out and post your thoughts here. First Look: 2008 Lexus IS-F Replies to this message: louiswei (Sep 14, 2007 7:25 am)
#2 of 42 Re: Article Comments - First Look: 2008 Lexus IS-F [KarenS] by louiswei Sep 14, 2007 (7:25 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 14, 2007 7:06 am) This first look is really nothing new, just re-enforced what we already knew. The IS-F will pack 400 PLUS HP and going form 0 to 60 in LESS THAN 4.9 secs. What I am interested in is what are the real specs and when will the press to get to drive the IS-F. What I don't doubt is this car is going to give the RS-4, M3 and C63 a run for the money.
#3 of 42 400 hp won't be enough by desmolicious Sep 14, 2007 (1:56 pm)
With looks like that... Seriously, the hood looks like it is a test mule. Add an automatic transmission, pfft. All it's competitors look fantastic - the RS4, the M3, the C63. What does this car offer? We all already know what it doesn't... Replies to this message: louiswei (Sep 14, 2007 2:02 pm)
#4 of 42 Re: 400 hp won't be enough [desmolicious] by louiswei Sep 14, 2007 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: desmolicious (Sep 14, 2007 1:56 pm) Where did you get your crystal ball, I would love to get one... The IS-F will pack 400+ HP, read the article again, it does mention it. Have you seen the car in person? I was like you thought the car looks not so impressive first I saw the picture but after I saw it in person, my judgment changed. The pictures don't do IS-F justice. I tested the IS-F on dyno in the last Taste of Lexus event and I am convinced this car will give the M3 and C63 a run for the money. Oh by the way, you do know that the C63 only has auto tranny as well right?
#5 of 42 Re: 400 hp won't be enough [desmolicious] by louiswei by desmolicious Sep 14, 2007 (3:16 pm)
Yes, but the C63 at least looks hot! Good grief, this Toyota looks like it crashed through the body kit aisle at Pep Boys. Replies to this message: louiswei (Sep 14, 2007 9:08 pm)
#6 of 42 Re: 400 hp won't be enough [desmolicious] by louiswei [desmolicious] by louiswei Sep 14, 2007 (9:08 pm)
Replying to: desmolicious (Sep 14, 2007 3:16 pm) All I can say is... Beauty is in the eyes of beholders.
#7 of 42 One thing... by 05redrex Sep 15, 2007 (2:19 am)
One thing this is lacking, and its competitors have: class. This thing looks ostentatious. Replies to this message: louiswei (Sep 16, 2007 2:46 pm) 05redrex (Sep 16, 2007 11:44 pm)
#8 of 42 What about the V? by blkcadillac Sep 15, 2007 (2:08 pm)
I know there is not alot of info about the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. But have all of you forgot about it? The 2008 base CTS now has all the class inside and outside to compete. The V series will be only better. The previous CTS was 400hp. One would only think Cadillac/GM would add atleast 50hp more or make it an even 500hp. Replies to this message: louiswei (Sep 16, 2007 2:48 pm) gc4auto (Sep 16, 2007 7:53 pm)
#9 of 42 Re: One thing... [05redrex] by louiswei Sep 16, 2007 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: 05redrex (Sep 15, 2007 2:19 am) One thing this is lacking, and its competitors have: class. This thing looks ostentatious. Please define "class" and please don't tell me to look at the M3, C63 and RS4. I say kudos to Lexus for providing another option in the factory tuned performance sedan/coupe segment. Replies to this message: 05redrex (Sep 16, 2007 11:44 pm)
#10 of 42 Re: What about the V? [blkcadillac] by louiswei Sep 16, 2007 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: blkcadillac (Sep 15, 2007 2:08 pm) The CTS-V is more of a M5, RS-6 and E63 AMG competitor. IS-F on the other hand will compete head to head of the C63 AMG, RS-4 and M3. Replies to this message: gc4auto (Sep 16, 2007 7:53 pm)