RUMOUR MILL: Lexus May Be Working On Another V8 Powered ISF

The future of the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 from Toyota and Lexus has been confirmed: it will be phased out and a new twin-turbo V6 will take its place. The announcement shouldn't have come as a big surprise, but it's still sad to hear nonetheless. However, before that V8 takes its final bow, Lexus might launch a certain model variant that will surely please brand enthusiasts and could even give the likes of BMW some trouble.

According to Japanese language Carsensor.net, a V8-powered Lexus IS 500 is reportedly in the works specifically for the North American market. A right-hand-drive JDM version is not planned. If true, think of the IS 500 as a last hurrah for not only the V8 but also the current generation Lexus IS sport sedan.

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malba2367 - 5/4/2020 10:47:44 AM

+4 Boost

Will make a great used car to buy when 7-8 years old....will be cheap, reliable and the 5.0 V8 is a gem of a motor.

MDarringer - 5/4/2020 11:08:03 AM

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The ISF was marketing gold that was squandered. Lexus did not price it advantageously to get it out and about to create a perception that it was the king of the hill. This will be a last gasp of nothing. The ship has sailed on sedans. An IS500 is so 10 years ago thinking.

dlin - 5/4/2020 1:18:17 PM

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Rumor... and a bad one