the lexus version: your wish list

[f1ver]

you remember those stories about how the lexus version would be stretched out and made a 4-door?... do not want!

if lexus does do a version, i hope that instead of adding two doors and a bunch of weight, they add two cylinders to give it a flat 6 engine, and make a car that can beat porsche

that's my ONLY wish lol

what's yours?

[tranzformer]

Or how about a 2GR-FSE tuned for high revs?

If there ever comes a Lexus (I doubt it) I would just want a nicer interior with higher quality materials and a more powerful engine.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Or how about a 2GR-FSE tuned for high revs?

If there ever comes a Lexus (I doubt it) I would just want a nicer interior with higher quality materials and a more powerful engine.

Don't doubt it at all man...Lexus is probably frothing at the mouth at a chance to get their hands on this chassis and begin working on their own model so they can being entering it into series such as Super GT.

Remember, Toyota races under the Lexus mark now.

[iff2mastamatt]

Yeah, there have been rumors that Toyota would use the FT-86 platform to base a sedan, convertible, and Lexus version. I LOVE Lexus interiors, but for a sporty car, I might go aftermarket. A flat 6 would be nice though.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Don't doubt it at all man...Lexus is probably frothing at the mouth at a chance to get their hands on this chassis and begin working on their own model so they can being entering it into series such as Super GT.

Remember, Toyota races under the Lexus mark now.

I didn't realize Lexus is now racing for Toyota. That would be interesting if they made their own version. Use some carbon fiber and aluminum in the body/structure of the Lexus for lower weight along with a 2GR-FSE would make for a nice car. It just seems hard to believe there would be a Scion, Toyota and Lexus version. I guess it is possible but I don't know it is that likely.

[xantonin]

Given the car is designed around a 4 cylinder boxer engine, with the hood as low as possible, why do you all think an inline 6 would even fit in the engine bay?

[cyde01]

Who said anything about an inline 6? They said flat 6. BTW guys there were no rumors of a Lexus version. There was a rumor by best car mag that they might use the same platform for a next gen is. That's a big difference. Wishful thinking on best car's part. For years they claimed a 4 door sedan based on the s2000 platform was in the works, so take what they say with a big grain of salt.

[xantonin]

Originally Posted by cyde01

Who said anything about an inline 6? They said flat 6. BTW guys there were no rumors of a Lexus version. There was a rumor by best car mag that they might use the same platform for a next gen is. That's a big difference. Wishful thinking on best car's part. For years they claimed a 4 door sedan based on the s2000 platform was in the works, so take what they say with a big grain of salt.

Oh you're right. My bad.

Reading is hard.

[BoostJunkie]

I would think, the way it is today, that the Lexus version would be a high reving turbo car, and hopefully not a overweight 4 door like stated previously

[Archer256]

I hardly think the IS will be based on the FT-86 anymore considering the LF-Gh concept - besides being the basis for the GS probably, the concept is also about the design direction for the brand, based off that the IS probably wont be getting the ft-86 treatment, however since it is the LFA young brother...it might get styling cues from that instead. When Lexus comes back with a coupe i see that as being an off shoot of the LFA if anything.

[f1ver]

actually, i kinda see some design cues from the LFA in the FRS
Anyway, the LF-Gh looks like clunky and overweight

in my humble opinion, it would be great to keep the same design language across the LFA, the next-gen IS, and the FRS, giving buyers an option at all three markets

ps toyota, call me and give me a strategy job lol
thx!

Originally Posted by Archer256

I hardly think the IS will be based on the FT-86 anymore considering the LF-Gh concept - besides being the basis for the GS probably, the concept is also about the design direction for the brand, based off that the IS probably wont be getting the ft-86 treatment, however since it is the LFA young brother...it might get styling cues from that instead. When Lexus comes back with a coupe i see that as being an off shoot of the LFA if anything.

[Dark]

Toyota, Scion, Lexus has only one chief design even though they have many design facilities, so a Scion has some curve from Lexus is not surprising. For now, I hope Lexus takes 400 lb off from the current IS to get to 3000lb. Current IS is very heavy and soulless for a small car.

[Archer256]

Originally Posted by f1ver

actually, i kinda see some design cues from the LFA in the FRS
Anyway, the LF-Gh looks like clunky and overweight

in my humble opinion, it would be great to keep the same design language across the LFA, the next-gen IS, and the FRS, giving buyers an option at all three markets

ps toyota, call me and give me a strategy job lol
thx!

the concept is supposedly what the GS will be like so speed is not exactly it's priority, it's a sedan, daily driver for that it looks fine. The IS will only be similar in design elements

Originally Posted by Dark

Toyota, Scion, Lexus has only one chief design even though they have many design facilities, so a Scion has some curve from Lexus is not surprising. For now, I hope Lexus takes 400 lb off from the current IS to get to 3000lb. Current IS is very heavy and soulless for a small car.

The 350 and IS-F beg to differ, but yeah considering the IS is officially considered the Japanese answer to the 3 series...i expect the next-gen to be much more aggressive/sporty Lexus has a chance to beat the new 3 series especially if it looks like the 5/7 series...sigh german designs are all the same now Benz is the only one that keeps their models distinct.

[serialk11r]

Audi! Audis look amazing, much better than BMW/Benz IMO. Although they have dismal reliability I hear.