Lexus readies performance division called "F"

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Toyota's Lexus readies performance division called "F"

http://today.reuters.com/news/...E.XML

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TOKYO, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp.'s high-end Lexus brand will launch a performance brand late next year to compete with Mercedes-Benz's AMG and BMW's M divisions, industry paper Automotive News reported on Monday. The offensive will start with the IS sedan, which will get a retuned version of the LS600h's hybrid engine, the paper said, citing dealer sources.

The car, to be called IS-F, with F standing for "fast", will debut at an auto show next month in Detroit and go on sale in December 2007, the paper said. The 425-horsepower car will be priced in the low $50,000 range, it said.

A Toyota spokeswoman declined to comment on the report, saying the company would announce plans for the Detroit auto show in the coming days.

Automotive News quoted a dealer as saying Lexus will likely follow the IS-F with a GS-F sedan and IS-F coupe.

Japan's top auto maker filed a stylised "F" logo on Oct. 9 and a trademark for IS-F on Nov. 8 and with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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wow- with the patent on the "F" and all, it sounds like it may actually happen. The "f" is very straightforward.

[HalfBaked]

f that!

[Fast Shadow]

You know I love Toyota but first "TRD" and now "F"? They need to get better marketers.

[DinanM3atl]

You know I love Toyota but first "TRD" and now "F"? They need to get better marketers.

HAHAHAH Word.


http://www.euroteknik.com/forum/images/smilies/lmao.gif could you imagine being in the meeting where someone says "I got it..... lets call them "F". You know, as in fast?" and then everyone else is going "yeah... I like the ring of that"....."fast http://www.euroteknik.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif "

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http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061206/law080.html?.v=76

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New Lexus Performance Vehicles to Make World Debut at 2007 North American International Auto Show
Wednesday December 6, 2:56 pm ET

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus will stage the world premiere of the 2008 IS-F sport performance car and an exciting concept vehicle at a press conference at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The IS-F is an all-new high-performance version of the popular Lexus IS 250/350 sport sedans. It will feature unique styling and a substantial boost in power from a V8 powerplant that will captivate performance car enthusiasts when it goes on sale next year. In addition to the IS-F, Lexus will unveil an exotic sports concept.

The press conference will be held on Monday, January 8 at 11:25 a.m. EST in the Riverview Ballroom in COBO Center and simulcast live to the Lexus display area at the show. A video clip of the press conference will be available via the Lexus.com and pressroom.lexus.com Web sites immediately following the event.

http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2006120667881

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[Ran]

Not bad, but that exhaust looks retarded.

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fuck yes. Lexus is the shit.