Exclusive: Why Isn’t The IS 500 Called IS F?
The answer lies in understanding Lexus' new performance hierarchy.
Lexus IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi Retires
Also served as RC F chief engineer.
No Plans for Next-Generation Lexus IS F
The word from down under.
Photo Gallery: Lexus IS F x Vossen x WORK Wheels
Old-School Lexus performance in the house.
Video: Chef Uses Lexus IS F CCS-R Engine to Cook Dinner...
During the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race, Baumann Racing teamed up with chef Mario Kotaska to use their Lexus IS F CCS-R engine as a cooking oven.
Desktop Wallpapers: The Lexus LFA, RC F, & IS F Al...
Automotive photographer Ste Ho attended the Erin Park Lexus F SPORT Meet last week, and managed to pull together the three Lexus F models together for a photo shoot
Video: Lexus RC F Goes for Official Nürburgring Lap Time
Let’s finish up the week with this quick glimpse of a Lexus RC F & IS F on an attempt to set the coupe’s official Nürburgring lap time: (It’s all so subjective with a video like this, but doesn’t the RC F look so much faster than the IS F? Wow.)
Next-Generation Lexus IS F & New GS F Confirmed fo...
Tucked away in a sidebar column of this month’s Motor Trend is a rather stunning claim — it appears the magazine has confirmed with Lexus that a next-generation IS F will be built, and will be joined by the all-new GS F: Rumors of both models have been circulating for some time — GS F …
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Photo Gallery: Lexus LFA, RC F, IS F, & First-Gene...
Motor Trend brought the first-generation Lexus SC, IS F, LFA, & RC F together for a photoshoot: To see Motor Trend featuring the history of Lexus performance cars is a clear indication that the perception of the brand is truly changing — too bad so many of their commenters are stuck in the past. [Source: …
End of an Era: Final Lexus IS F Rolls Off the Assembly ...
The very last Lexus IS F rolled off the assembly line last week at the Tahara plant in Japan, ending a seven-year production run. While the IS F never sold in large numbers — recent quotes suggest the worldwide sales were 12,000 units in total over its lifecycle — it was the very first Lexus …
Lexus to Introduce Manual Transmission RC F & IS F?
Lexus may release a IS F and RC F with a manual transmission, according to recent Motoring Australia interview with Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) business operations director Rob Leupen: One project Leupen revealed was the development of what he called a manual-shift gearbox (presumably a dual clutch) for the new generation RC F/IS F drivetrain. …
Video: Lexus IS F CCS-R Race Car Added to Gran Turismo 6
The Lexus IS F CCS-R has been added to Gran Turismo 6 as part of a major game update — here are some videos featuring the Lexus race car: (Also joining the IS F CCS-R is the Toyota TS030 Hybrid race car — looks like it’s time to dust off the Playstation 3.)
Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal Pays Tribute to the...
Dan Neil of The Wall Street Journal has written a tribute to the 2014 Lexus IS F, arguing that the sedan will one day be a collector’s item: Among other things, the IS F curates a generation of dynamics software for which we will one day be nostalgic.This is the collectible quality the IS F …
Faked Spy Shot of the 2016 Lexus IS F
Is this a spy shot of the 2016 Lexus IS F? Jalopnik believes so, running the image yesterday after it was discovered on the Lexus Spain Facebook page. Unfortunately, the car in question is nothing but a Lexus IS with some duct tape and a TRD Japan body kit — here’s a photo for reference: …
Lexus IS F CCS-R Wins Class in First Nürburgring Endura...
The Lexus IS F CCS-R team of Uwe Kleen, Klaus Völker, and Jordan Tresson finished the first race of the Nürburgring VLN season with a SP8 class win. The team finished the four-hour 60 ADAC Westfalenfahrt race 32nd overall. [Source: VLN Racing Via: Lexus Europe]
Video: Lexus RC F Engine installed in the IS F CCS-R
As previously mentioned, the Lexus IS F CCS-R race car that participated in both the Pikes Peak Hill Climb & 25 Hours of Thunderhill was powered by the 450+ horsepower 5.0L V8 engine from the upcoming RC F — here’s a video of Lexus mechanics swapping the engine: No two ways about it, the sound …
Next-Generation Lexus IS F Planned?
Despite rumors of its cancelation, Japanese magazine Mag-X reports that Lexus plans to release a next-generation Lexus IS F after all. The first mention that the high-performance sports sedan would be discontinued came last year in an article from USA Today — the debut of the RC F coupe and spy shots of a GS …
Lexus IS F CCS-R Used as Secret Development Car for RC ...
It’s been widely reported that the Lexus IS F CCS-R racecar was essential to the development of the new RC F high performance coupe, and now we’ve found out just how far this influence runs. Lexus USA marketer Jim Lee announced on Instagram today that the IS F CCS-R that raced at Pikes Peak and …
Photo Gallery: Lexus IS F in Matte Gray
The folks at Spinelli Lexus in Quebec sent in some photos of a matte gray IS F — they must know I’m a sucker for this color: The signature IS F elements (like the giant fender vents and massive hood) have aged well over the years — going to be interesting to see how the …
Lexus IS F Racing Team Finishes Fourth Overall in 25 Ho...
Earlier today, the Lexus IS F CCS-R team of Jeff Westphal, Tom Dyer & Ken Dobson finished 4th overall in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race. Only a late-night axle replacement kept them off the podium — the team completed 659 laps, finishing just 3 laps behind the third place GMG Motorsports Audi R8. …
Live: Lexus IS F CCS-R Racing in 25 Hours of Thunderhill
The Lexus IS F CCS-R will be racing in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill this weekend in California — drivers Jeff Westphal, Ken Dobson & Tom Dyer are competing in the ES class of the longest endurance race in North America, which runs Saturday morning to Sunday morning. With the help of my friend Paul …
Quick Interviews with Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Tanahash...
While in Japan for the Tokyo Motor Show, I had a chance to meet Lexus LFA chief engineer Tanahashi Haruhiko & IS F chief engineer at the Fuji Speedway — time was limited with so many journalists in attendance, but I did get a chance to ask each of them a couple questions. Here are …
Lexus IS F CCS-R to Participate in 25 Hours of Thunderh...
Lexus USA has announced an official IS F CCS-R team will be participating in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, an annual endurance race at the Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, California. Lexus released details on the three-driver team: Jeff Westphal: Leader of the Lexus team at Thunderhill. Jeff is well-known for setting nearly a dozen …
Lexus IS F Drag Racer from E KANOO Racing
E Kanoo Racing out of Bahrain are famous for their insanely fast Toyota Supras, and they’ve now turned their attention on developing a Lexus IS F drag racer — here’s the first test run: Powering the IS F drag racers is a Pat Musi custom 649 cubic-inch engine with twin Pro Mod turbos — the …
Lexus IS F vs. Former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins
Lexus Poland brought out former Top Gear Stig & race car driver Ben Collins to provide hot laps during a recent ride & drive event:
2014 Lexus IS F Announced with Minor Updates
The 2014 Lexus IS F has been announced, and for the fourth year in a row, the high-performance model has received some updates: LED foglamps (bulbs changed to LEDs) Carbon fiber rear spoiler All headrests embossed with “F” logo Alcantara trim (black) added to doors and center console cover Black full semi-aniline leather-trimmed seats (replaces …
Special Edition 2014 Lexus IS F Now Available in Japan
Lexus Japan has released the Dynamic Sports Tuning special edition IS F.
Lexus USA Announces 2014 IS F Pricing
When it goes on sale in October, the 2014 IS F will retail for $63,350.
Is Lexus Preparing a Turbocharged V6 Engine for the Nex...
The Lexus IS F’s V8 engine is unlikely to be used in the car’s eventual replacement, according to a Motor Report interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichiro Furuyama.
Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill...
Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R finished 65th overall and first in the Exhibition class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.
Lexus Looking for 14,000 Fans to Sign IS F CCS-R
There’s only a couple weeks left before Ken Gushi & the IS F CCS-R make their way to Colorado Springs for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and Lexus is looking to add your name to the team roster.
Lexus IS F CCS-R & Ken Gushi to Compete in Pikes P...
For the second year in a row, Lexus will be entering an IS F CCS-R into the Exhibition Class of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with racecar driver Ken Gushi behind the wheel.
Photo Gallery: Blacked Out Twin Turbo Lexus IS F
Custom tuner Fox Marketing has once again outfitted the Lexus IS F with a twin-turbo setup, and in the process have created an all-blacked-out monster.
Video: Racing the Lexus IS F CCS-R Around Fuji Speedway
Japanese journalist Manabu Kawaguchi had a chance to race the Lexus IS F CCS-R around the Fuji Speedway, and has posted a video of his experience.
Japanese Lexus Dealership Lists Certified Pre-Owned IS ...
The Lexus Sumiyoshi-Yamate dealership in Japan has listed what may be the ultimate Certified Pre-Owned Lexus.
Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN2 Nürburgring Race
The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA raced this weekend in the four-hour VLN2 race at the Nürburgring, placing 1st in the SP8 Class & 29th overall.
Is the Lexus IS F Being Discontinued?
In his review of the 2013 Lexus IS F, James Healey of USA Today claims that the high-performance sedan will be discontinued.
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Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus IS F Coupe & Sedan
otor Report asked photochopper Theophilus Chin to try his hand at creating a next-generation Lexus IS F in both coupe & sedan formats.
Lexus of Brisbane Introduces Lexus IS F Race Cars
Australian dealership Lexus of Brisbane has purchased three Lexus IS F-based race cars.
Next-Generation Lexus IS F Coupe on the Way?
AutoGuide talked with Lexus National Marketing Manager Brian Bolain and discovered some very interesting details about the next-generation IS.
Motor Trend Reviews the 2012 Lexus IS F
The Ignition web video series from Motor Trend has just featured the 2012 Lexus IS F, and presenter Carlos Lago does an excellent job explaining just what makes the very first Lexus F model special.
Interview with Lexus IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi
A crew from Club Lexus attended the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb earlier this month, and had a chance to chat with IS F Chief Engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, about the future of the Lexus F brand.
Details on the 2013 Lexus IS F Suspension Changes
For the third year in a row, Lexus has revised the IS F suspension with the 2013 model, focusing on further improvements to turn-in response and dynamics.
2013 Lexus IS Lineup Announced
The 2013 Lexus IS lineup has been announced -- here's a breakdown of the model changes.
Next Generation Lexus IS F to use Turbocharged V6?
Autoblog has gotten into the rumor game with talk that the next-generation Lexus IS F will use a twin-turbo V6.
Video: Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R Climb Pike...
From the weekend race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, here’s footage of Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R on their run up the mountain
Lexus Magazine Interview with IS F Chief Engineer
This past weekend, Lexus Magazine had a chance to interview IS F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi as he watched his latest creation, the IS F CCS-R, participate in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill...
Today, Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R take on the *Pikes Peak International Hill Climb*, and you can follow along with the Lexus Twitter account or watch live on the PPIHC website (warning -- Ken's run starts in ten minutes).
Ken Gushi & Lexus IS F CCS-R Race Pikes Peak This ...
After a month-long delay caused by a wildfire in Colorado, Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R are set to race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.
Aston Martin to Use Lexus Engines?
German newspaper De Telegraaf reports that Aston Martin is interested using Lexus engines to power future models.
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Two More Lexus IS Fs Spotted at Nürburgring
This may be the third day in a row for photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F development mule currently running around Nürburgring, but Motor Trend has some new information worth sharing.
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More Photos of the 2014 Lexus IS F Convertible Test Mule
There’s more spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F convertible development mule.
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2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted at Nürburgring!
A next-generation Lexus IS mule has been spotted at the Nürburgring, and Edmunds Inside Line has some photos.
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Rescheduled for August 12
Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R have been confirmed for the new date.
New 2014 Lexus IS Rumors from Australia
The Age in Australia has some new rumours regarding the next-generation Lexus IS.
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Postponed Due to Colorado Wildfire
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, originally scheduled for next weekend, has been postponed until late summer due to wildfires in the Colorado Springs area.
Twitter Q&A Tomorrow with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver ...
Just a quick note — Lexus IS F CCS-R driver Ken Gushi will be on Twitter tomorrow at 2pm ET/11am PT to answer questions about his upcoming race at Pikes Peak.
Lexus IS F CCS-R Trial Run on Pikes Peak
As an example of what we can expect from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July, here’s some in-car footage of Ken Gushi taking a test run up the mountain in the Lexus IS F CCS-R.
Interview with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi
In my latest article for Lexus Magazine, I interviewed pro-drifter Ken Gushi, who will be piloting the Lexus IS F CCS-R in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July.
First Test Run of the Pikes Peak Lexus IS F CCS-R
Here’s Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith to discuss the IS F CCS-R scheduled to race at Pikes Peak in July.
Lexus IS F CCS-R to Race in Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Lexus has announced that the Lexus IS F CCS-R will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.
Fox Marketing Lexus IS F & IS-C Get Crushed
The last few days have not been kind to Lexus automobiles — first it was the Belgian hacksaw attack on a LS 400, and now we have two SEMA show cars built by Fox Marketing being destroyed due to federal regulations.
The World’s Most Powerful Lexus IS F?
As it turns out, the double Lexus LFA owner from Bahrain that I featured last month also owns what may be the most powerful IS F in the world.
Examining Lexus IS F Sport Performance
Here’s a thorough twelve-minute video that details the various levels of the Lexus IS F Sport family, with in-depth analysis from race car driver Joe Bacal.
Video: Lexus IS F Engine Installed in Toyota 86
While only partially Lexus-related, this mashup of the Toyota 86 with the IS F's 5.0L V8 is pure wild.
Lexus IS F in Scion Cement Gray
At the request of Lexus USA, VIP Auto Salon took a brand new 2011 IS F and repainted it in Scion Cement Gray.
Flickr Find: Lexus IS F Smoke & Burnouts
This Lexus IS F photo by Nick Schultz is just about perfect.