Rumormill: Lexus IS F Evolution coming next summer, not-for-U.S. price
by Damon Lavrinc on Apr 20th 2009 at 4:20PM 
Progress to create a hotter, lighter Lexus IS F is ongoing, and according to recent reports from Japan, the IS F Evolution is slated to arrive in the summer of 2010.
Details on the Evolution are still unconfirmed, but as reported previously, Lexus is focusing more on weight reduction and handling than it is on power modifications. According to 7Tune, the harder IS F is likely to shed over 300 pounds, dropping the overall curb weight to around 3,400 pounds. Carbon fiber will be used extensively both inside and out, with more prominently blistered fenders fore and aft, and the costly weave used liberally throughout the interior, including the console and seats. Output will rise to around 422 hp and carbon-ceramic brakes are rumored to be fitted at all four corners. A total of 500 examples will be available worldwide, but with a price of around $250,000 U.S., most Evolutions will be sold in Japan.
If our green tea leaf reading is correct, we'd expect the Evolution to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this year, although judging by the price, don't expect it to be available on U.S. shores.
[Source: 7Tune]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Alex 7:12PM (4/20/2009)
I would say because the exhaust on those cars actually run into the exhaust tips, while one can fit their hand between the exhaust and the exhaust tip on the IS-F...
MachinaDC5 4:22PM (4/20/2009)
Overpriced, and stinks that the US won't get one, but I'm still glad they're making it.
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JDMlover 9:41PM (4/20/2009)
+1
This will be a awesome car..cant wait..even better then the already impressive base IS-F.
Ian 2:05AM (4/21/2009)
Will it still have the slushmatic tranny for 'tards who cannot use a clutch?
Hank Fidel 5:44PM (4/21/2009)
Remember that 300k M3? Now that was nuts...
smythe 4:23PM (4/20/2009)
this still doesnt hide the fact that this vehicle is boring looking.
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Luis 4:43PM (4/20/2009)
IMHO the IS is one of the best looking and proportioned sedans ever made.
PiCASSO 5:57PM (4/20/2009)
I agree with Luis... the IS250/IS350 sedan is one of the best looking small RWD sedans out there. I wouldn't say the same for the IS-F sedan... wishing they left the base body kit and simply added the V8 engine and 8-speed transmission.
JDMlover 9:13PM (4/20/2009)
Boring looking?
Sure your not talking about yourself.
The IS is one of the best looking sedans ever made. There was a survey that showed it was one of the most loved and good looking cars too.
This Evolution is bad ass.....only problem the price is high...but i doubt its gonna cost that much.
ToniCipriani 9:21PM (4/20/2009)
And let me guess... those tailpipes are still fake.
Hank Fidel 5:43PM (4/21/2009)
I'm guessing the tail pipes are still fake...I mean this is suppose to be a notch above the regular IS-F so why not? I mean the engine isn't stronger but I don't think it's less potent.
LM 4:24PM (4/20/2009)
A $250,000 Toyota? This is a joke, right?
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3seriesisking 6:03PM (4/20/2009)
It's ridiculous, that's for sure.
Aprime 7:40PM (4/20/2009)
Haha
BoxerFanatic 4:25PM (4/20/2009)
If they aren't talking about a manual or at least dual-clutch gearbox (isn't IS-F's 8-speed a slush-box torque-converter auto?)
and maybe AWD, as well...
Then why bother. The engine may be good, and the weight might actually be coming back down to where it should be for a car of it's size (smaller than my 34-3500lb Legacy, which itself isn't all that large)
But no clutch-based gearbox, no consideration whatsoever.
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BoxerFanatic 4:27PM (4/20/2009)
And I guess the quarter-mil ticket price is to keep LF-A company in the annals of unsalable "supercars"
artso06 4:59PM (4/20/2009)
What!?? people can drive manual transmissions. I thought they don't exist anymore.
I'm really not sure why a sports sedan can't be offered with a proper transmission. One that has a third petal that is. It actually really bothers me that many car companies think that technology rules over foot skill, and ever that everyone wants an auto.
xtasi 4:27PM (4/20/2009)
I hope to see this become a trend. Making cars lighter instead of just adding power.
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RamblinReck89 4:33PM (4/20/2009)
Colin Chapman would support this.
Rick C. 4:41PM (4/20/2009)
Still, it wants to shed 300 lbs. and it still weighs 3400 lbs!!!
I know allot of people blame safety as the reason cars have become overweight. I would really be interested in seeing a materials ratio break down on much extra steel was added, for safety sakes, versus how much extra fluff and junk they've added to appeal to the gizmos crowd.