Chances are you’ll be questioning why Lexus determined to name the range-topping model of its newest IS sedan an IS 500 F Sport Performance as a substitute of merely an IS F, particularly contemplating that it packs a extra highly effective model of the identical V-8 engine that featured within the final IS F.
On the automotive’s launch earlier this 12 months, Lexus stated the choice needed to do with plans to raise the F badge to the next stage, notably with regards to monitor functionality. Sure, regardless that the lineup of devoted F fashions has been downsized to just the RC F following the recent demise of the GS F, Lexus has no plans to desert the F.
On the SEMA present on this week, Lexus supplied extra particulars on its plans for the F badge and the way forward for the F efficiency sub-brand.
The automaker stated it plans to increase the F sub-brand to cowl 4 distinct tiers of efficiency, just like what you would possibly discover at BMW M. The 4 tiers Lexus plans are as follows:
F Sport Design: This entry-level tier consists of styling upgrades for the outside and cabin, similar to distinctive entrance and rear fascias, and bolder wheel patterns.
F Sport Dealing with: This stage provides sport-tuned suspension on fashions that will not usually be thought of efficiency fashions, such because the NX crossover and LX SUV.
F Sport Efficiency: This stage provides extra hardcore suspension upgrades than what you would possibly discover with F Sport Dealing with, in addition to visible tweaks in and out. In some fashions it might additionally embrace powertrain upgrades, as was the case for the IS 500 F Sport Efficiency.
F: This stage is essentially the most excessive with regards to efficiency, and because of this autos will profit from upgrades designed to enhance efficiency each on the street and monitor. Key upgrades will embrace track-tuned suspension, uprated brakes, aerodynamic packages, light-weight supplies, and powertrain upgrades. In different phrases, anticipate one thing extra just like the limited-edition 2020 RC F Track Edition.
Lexus stated extra particulars on its new efficiency technique can be introduced quickly.
