Between Lexus’ cunning in making new “F” performance models and indications that Toyota is going to discontinue its V8s, it’s understandable why some lost faith in the Lexus and considered it a dull beige brand. But not all hope needs to be lost, as new rumors from Japan suggest that Lexus has a trio of new F cars arriving in time for the holidays, all with V8s under the hood.
In November, Lexus will debut high-performance versions with the F emblem of the Lexus IS and LS rear-wheel drive sedans, as well as an LC F coupe, according to Best car. According to the report, the IS F (not the IS 500 as suggested trademarks) will arrive first. The new IS F will be powered by the 5.0 liter V8 with naturally aspirated RC and LC 500 coupés of similar size. In the IS F, this V8 will have its most aggressive tuning to date to produce 474 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. The IS F drive wheels and transmission have not been specified, but the most likely candidates are the 10-speed automatic from the LC or the eight-speed automatic from the RC, although this is a dated box now.
The flagship of F-cars will reportedly follow in the form of the LS F sedan and LC F coupe, in that order. Both will use a new 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine, generating 661 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. LC F will support this extra power with some minor chassis improvements. Best car says we won’t have to wait until November to see the debut of this engine, as it will break the cover in July in a flagship crossover derived from the LS.
There are also rumors of being called LF or LQ, this model has been reported in increasing detail in recent years. According Best car, Lexus’ new top-of-the-line crossover will cost between $ 140,000 and $ 190,000. With the power of the Lamborghini Urus under the hood and a lower price, the L-something could become the most attractive high-rider in the Lexus line – perhaps even more than the new Land Cruiser-based LX SUV that Best car says it will fall in July. Then again, with Lexus now seriously looking at the off-roader market, that new LX will also be something to look forward to.
[H/T Car Advice]
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