Lexus IS 250 Sports Concept

[mikeyb]

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/935/gallery/Lexus_IS_250_Sports_Concept_001.jpg

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/935/gallery/Lexus_IS_250_Sports_Concept_002.jpg

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/935/gallery/Lexus_IS_250_Sports_Concept_003.jpg

Is the IS-F potentially “too much” for you? If so what about a “baby” IS-F with the Lexus IS 250 Sports Concept?

And it seems that this little wonder has just showed-up at the Australian International Motor Show. Simply put this IS Sport Concept is an IS-F but without its 5l V8 engine. Nevertheless Toyota worked hard to tuned-up this concept with a more powerful 2.5l V6 engine which develop 213hp, as well as receiving sport shock absorbers and springs from Blistein, improved breaking system, 19” wheels, enlarged air intake and cat-back exhaust, a new sport clutch with short-shift kit, carbon fiber engine cover and restyled spoilers and skirts.

A very interesting move from Toyota/Lexus since for many the IS-F is far from being always finically and technically accessible for all.

[magnumP5]

That actually looks really nice IMO. It's doubtful the production version (if any) would have the same brakes/wheels/exhaust as the concept but I'd seriously consider looking into one of those. The only thing that is disappointing is the 213 hp V6 - what are they thinking when you could easily get more HP and better efficiency with a turbocharged 4 cylinder?

[mikeyb]

That actually looks really nice IMO. It's doubtful the production version (if any) would have the same brakes/wheels/exhaust as the concept but I'd seriously consider looking into one of those. The only thing that is disappointing is the 213 hp V6 - what are they thinking when you could easily get more HP and better efficiency with a turbocharged 4 cylinder?

All these parts are TRD parts that are available at the parts counter.

[mikeyb]

http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/19_in_forged_alloy_wheels_1.jpg

19-in Forged Alloy Wheels

http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/bilstein_shock_absorber_set_1.jpg

Bilstein Shock Absorber Set

http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/carbon_fiber_engine_cover_1.jpg

Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/lowering_spring_set_1.jpg

Lowering Spring Set

http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/performance_air_intake_1.jpg

Performance Air Intake

<!-- Wide Navigation Components --> http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/performance_clutch_set_1.jpg

Performance Clutch Set

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Performance Exhaust System

<!-- Wide Navigation Components --> http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/quick_shifter_1.jpg

Quick Shifter Kit

<!-- Wide Navigation Components --> http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/front_brake_upgrade_1.jpg



<!-- Wide Navigation Components --> http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/rear_brake_upgrade_1.jpg

Front and Rear Brake Upgrade


http://www.f-sport.com/?s_ocid=IS_Acc_FSport_Overview_MicroSite

[altspace]

Nice!

[magnumP5]

Indeed. Still, for a 2.5L V6 it needs to pack more than 204 HP and get better than 18/26 city/highway mpg (according to Lexus' website). I still say a turbocharged 4-cylinder would have been the way to go.

[seanmcsean]

Hopefully they've improved this car a lot. I drove an is250 when the first came out, and it rode like crap. It felt like a friggen kia.

[s204speed]

Love those rims; hopefully lexus will continue in the performance direction!

[BlackCherry06]

No Lexus should be producing only 213hp. They can add all the handling parts and bling they like....slow is still slow.

[mikeyb]

A BMW 328i would leave a IS 250 in the dust.