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06-04-2005, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
310hp @ 6,400 rpm
280lb.ft @ 4,800 rpm
Oh my god. I thought the 300hp VQ35 is impressive.
280lb.ft @ 4,800 rpm
Oh my god. I thought the 300hp VQ35 is impressive.
In the end, the only thing that matters is what the rubber can get the car moving to in 60s and 1/4mile time/1/4mile trap.
06-04-2005, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Yea, but look at the compression ratio on the IS350 it's 11.8 to get 310HP!! The VQ is only running a mild 10.3 compression ratio and makes up to 300HP, imagine what it can do at 11.8.
06-04-2005, 10:15 PM
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I'm sure Infiniti has a 4.0 VQ just in the waiting with 300+ hp, they will wait for this oh so great v8 from Lexus and then all of a sudden, boom, drop a 4.0 v6 in the g35 that just walks all over v8's.
The VQ is their world, and it will grow as large as they need.
The VQ is their world, and it will grow as large as they need.
06-04-2005, 10:25 PM
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The rumor calls for a 4.1L V6 starting at around 310PS. I dont know. It sounds too big of a V6 which might make it a "low-revver". I doubt that engine will be installed any time soon though. I am guessing the quickest will be 1.5 years from now.
06-04-2005, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
I'm sure Infiniti has a 4.0 VQ just in the waiting with 300+ hp, they will wait for this oh so great v8 from Lexus and then all of a sudden, boom, drop a 4.0 v6 in the g35 that just walks all over v8's.
The VQ is their world, and it will grow as large as they need.
The VQ is their world, and it will grow as large as they need.
06-05-2005, 12:35 AM
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The sad fact is that those 310HP probably won't make the car any quicker than an E90 6MT BMW330 with just 255HP. So while the IS fans can brag about class leading paper numbers, in the real world in won't translate to class leading performance.
With the extra weight it is carrying, the IS250 might be outperformed by even the TSX, never mind the 325, its supposed main aim. The IS250 numbers look exactly like the new C240 numbers.
Lexus keeps saying it's aim is BMW but it sure looks like MB competition in these models. The GS seems to be a better match against the E class than 5 series and this IS seems like it will match the C-class better than 3 series - not that there's anything wrong with that.
With the extra weight it is carrying, the IS250 might be outperformed by even the TSX, never mind the 325, its supposed main aim. The IS250 numbers look exactly like the new C240 numbers.
Lexus keeps saying it's aim is BMW but it sure looks like MB competition in these models. The GS seems to be a better match against the E class than 5 series and this IS seems like it will match the C-class better than 3 series - not that there's anything wrong with that.
06-05-2005, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
The sad fact is that those 310HP probably won't make the car any quicker than an E90 6MT BMW330 with just 255HP. So while the IS fans can brag about class leading paper numbers, in the real world in won't translate to class leading performance.
06-05-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 03TL-S
It may have 310 horsepower, but i doubt it will be any faster than a 6mt g35 or even a Z.
06-05-2005, 07:06 PM
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Even if the IS isn't fastest, who cares? This is the luxury sports sedan segment. Its going to be super tough to beat the whole package it provides.
1. Acceleration'
2. Handling
3. Top Quality
4. Lexus service
5. Prestige.
6. Great interior
7. Competative price
8. Top fuel economy
No car is all things to all people and this IS won't stop that fact. However, in this segment, no other car will combine all those in one wrapper. The Dual VVti and direct injection help fuel economy (tech from diesal engines).
This car is just very impressive in every facet we can look at.
1. Acceleration'
2. Handling
3. Top Quality
4. Lexus service
5. Prestige.
6. Great interior
7. Competative price
8. Top fuel economy
No car is all things to all people and this IS won't stop that fact. However, in this segment, no other car will combine all those in one wrapper. The Dual VVti and direct injection help fuel economy (tech from diesal engines).
This car is just very impressive in every facet we can look at.
06-05-2005, 07:38 PM
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im pretty excited!! This car should be tits!! I am in 
with the interior...and the exterior looks agressive. If they come out with a coupe and may have found my next car!! i was driving around in my cuz's RX300, about 4 years old now....not a creak!! It is extremely quiet in there.
BTW, not a huge toyota fan...but the new LEx stuff is lookin nice. The GS cars are pretty sweet IMO, too!!
with the interior...and the exterior looks agressive. If they come out with a coupe and may have found my next car!! i was driving around in my cuz's RX300, about 4 years old now....not a creak!! It is extremely quiet in there. BTW, not a huge toyota fan...but the new LEx stuff is lookin nice. The GS cars are pretty sweet IMO, too!!
06-06-2005, 08:13 AM
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To big a gap between the 350 and 250 IMO. A IS300 with ~250HP would be perfect.
The 250 is in a tough position. Its outpowered by all its competition, including the TSX which will in all likleyhood get a power bump for 06. Lets hope Lexus keeps the price down to compensate.
The 250 is in a tough position. Its outpowered by all its competition, including the TSX which will in all likleyhood get a power bump for 06. Lets hope Lexus keeps the price down to compensate.
06-06-2005, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
To big a gap between the 350 and 250 IMO. A IS300 with ~250HP would be perfect.
The 250 is in a tough position. Its outpowered by all its competition, including the TSX which will in all likleyhood get a power bump for 06. Lets hope Lexus keeps the price down to compensate.
The 250 is in a tough position. Its outpowered by all its competition, including the TSX which will in all likleyhood get a power bump for 06. Lets hope Lexus keeps the price down to compensate.
I am sure the 3.0L engine from the GS will be offered eventually.
06-06-2005, 10:18 AM
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No manual tranny for the IS350...
DAMN YOU LEXUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fucking bastards.
When does the wagon come out?
Cant they fucking pussied out of a manual tranny for the top model...
DAMN YOU LEXUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fucking bastards.
When does the wagon come out?
Cant they fucking pussied out of a manual tranny for the top model...
06-06-2005, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
To big a gap between the 350 and 250 IMO. A IS300 with ~250HP would be perfect.
The 250 is in a tough position. Its outpowered by all its competition, including the TSX which will in all likleyhood get a power bump for 06. Lets hope Lexus keeps the price down to compensate.
The 250 is in a tough position. Its outpowered by all its competition, including the TSX which will in all likleyhood get a power bump for 06. Lets hope Lexus keeps the price down to compensate.
06-07-2005, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
It wouldn't be that bad if the IS250 at least got something like 35MPG, but with a piggish 3500lbs to pull around that's not going to happen. Even in MT form I don't think it's not going to get into the 7s for 0-60 time. It sure looks like Lexus aims to grab whatever pent up demand there is at the bottom end with the GS300 and IS250 and then within a year or so bump the HP in both cars. Both the 05 IS250 and GS300 are going to be odd-balls in the long term - single MY configuration cars - with questionable resale.
I guess Lexus saw Acura succeed at selling a under powered, overweight yet good looking sedan and figured they have a market for a few thousand a month as well.
IMO, the new IS can get by on looks alone and being RWD doesn't hurt either. But ya, I'd hate to be behind the wheel of a 3600lbs+ IS250 with AWD.
06-07-2005, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
No manual tranny for the IS350...
DAMN YOU LEXUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fucking bastards.
When does the wagon come out?
Cant they fucking pussied out of a manual tranny for the top model...
DAMN YOU LEXUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fucking bastards.
When does the wagon come out?
Cant they fucking pussied out of a manual tranny for the top model...
I am sure it will be available in a year or two dude. If not, that means an even more powerful version will get a manual. Remember, Lexus will try to copy BMW to the..."t".
06-07-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Motohip
Oh no....now all the Lexus boys are going to brag about the IS350 and how it's superior to the Bimmer and G35 even though they drive the 250.
06-10-2005, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
I dunno, the IS430 from Toyota Team Europe, 305hp, was rated at 5.9s 0-60.
06-10-2005, 02:06 PM
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oh and... 
06-10-2005, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
they keyword being, rated.
06-11-2005, 08:49 AM
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why does it say halogen headlamps?
i thought all lexus' had hids
seems like the 6 speed manual is only available for the IS250 RWD configuration
i thought all lexus' had hids
seems like the 6 speed manual is only available for the IS250 RWD configuration
06-11-2005, 03:15 PM
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Isn't it ironic that this car is posted on the CANADIAN website? Well ... I am trying to convince my folks to get the '06 IS 
instead of an ES 
when they trade in their 00 Volvo S70.
instead of an ES when they trade in their 00 Volvo S70.
06-13-2005, 07:08 PM
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lol, sum this thread UP
new IS rendered pics: everyone "eww it's gross"
real is350 pics: "holy shit it's awesome"
IS 350 HP rumors: "boo it'll only have 245 HP"
IS350 HP facts: "cool it'll have 310hp, but the 255hp BMW will still be faster! na na na na!"
lol, someone give some cheeze out to all the whiners in this thead...
new IS rendered pics: everyone "eww it's gross"
real is350 pics: "holy shit it's awesome"
IS 350 HP rumors: "boo it'll only have 245 HP"
IS350 HP facts: "cool it'll have 310hp, but the 255hp BMW will still be faster! na na na na!"
lol, someone give some cheeze out to all the whiners in this thead...
06-13-2005, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SirWaWa
optional?
doesn't sound like lexus...
a car of that caliber and price range, hids is optional...
not impressed
doesn't sound like lexus...
a car of that caliber and price range, hids is optional...
not impressed
06-13-2005, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LB-TSX
Looks nice, but it is just me, or does the profile look a lot like the scion tc?
06-14-2005, 11:06 AM
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IS 460 Spied
Spy Shots: ’06 Lexus IS 460 - - by Brenda Priddy - - Source: The Car Connection
A Lexus IS460? Really? That's what our sources are saying. This IS prototype, caught on the Nürburgring by a tourist from Sweden, is believed to be powered by a 4.6-liter V-8.
Whatever this is powered by, the hood vents, dual exhaust, and small, integrated trunk spoiler indicate that this is no ordinary Lexus IS.
Whatever this is powered by, the hood vents, dual exhaust, and small, integrated trunk spoiler indicate that this is no ordinary Lexus IS.