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Lexus Developing A Lightweight Ls-f/r?; Enter the rumor mill
Topic Started: Dec 13 2007, 10:01 AM (309 Views)
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Follow the link here.


IS-F/R Link

Is Lexus going to be using a BEAMS V8?
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xero,Dec 13 2007
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Follow the link here.


IS-F/R Link

Is Lexus going to be using a BEAMS V8?

wow !! approx $110,000Ks AUD according to xe.com

this is aiming at the M3 ... im still thinking the 4-door M3 is sex still.

reading through it - looks like a tuned version by FiveAxis -

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/15/la-2007...fiveaxisetized/

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Okay i don't mean to start a brand war or anything. I know recently they have been 8's and the 335's are tt'd sixes. But all this assocation with the m3's being awesome has being going on for a long time.

Now I haven't ever driven an M3...
Now it seems to me that most in recent years have come with a 3.2 ltr 6. Decent brakes, good weight distribution/chassis, good suspension, nice interiors and a nice overall package... but really is that it?

If so then whats the big deal, or is it just the stigma associated with them?
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they are just a truly amazing car to drive, they just do everything well. We some things too well, The interior is really nice, the sequential box is wicked, and yeah... just awesome...

I want to have a go in a csl, see how much better it is...
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the m3 has always been a race preparred race car for the road. There is the motor, the brakes, distribution, chassis, suspension etc - but i think alot of what the M series of cars represents comes in the capabilities of the car, and the feelings you get from driving one. Of course i cannot comment but i've driven warmed over e46's before and the drive is just so rewarding

It is in a sense what the R badge is to Honda. Anything built by the M division represents an attempt at building something that will be at home on the street or the circuit.

If they're going to go all out with a lightweight F/R RWD V8 it should have a toyota badge on it

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It really is important at the end of the day what the entire package feels like. I guess thats where a M3 will always be better than a jz IS.

Ofcourse there still is something quite unique in a modified IS that you don't get with stock M3.

The price jump between the 30-40k e36's to the 60k e46's really suprise me, but i guess this can be partially attributed more current looking shape as the 36 has started to look aged.

Ah well I guess i'll continue saving for conversion rather than looking to upgrade. I have a feeling i'd have issues with selling a 210k car even if it is immaculate and very sound othervise.
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