Lexus simply introduced a brand new F brand technique at SEMA, and whereas the merchandise themselves aren’t getting an enormous overhaul but, it’s very important to know the brand new phrases for those who plan on being available in the market for a sporty Lexus quickly.
Previous to at the moment, we had F Sport, F Sport Efficiency and F. The F Sport vehicles had been principally aesthetic upgrades, and whereas a few of them had efficiency upgrades, not all of them did. Just one F Sport Efficiency car exists now, and it’s the IS 500 F Sport Performance. In the meantime, we’ve quite a lot of F fashions, which is Lexus’ highest-performance moniker.
Going ahead, there will probably be 4 efficiency tiers: F SPORT Design, F SPORT Dealing with, F SPORT Efficiency and F. We’ll lay out Lexus’ definitions of all 4 beneath for you.
- F SPORT Design: These automobiles could characteristic sport-inspired exterior design, together with distinctive entrance and rear bumpers, grille and wheels.
- F SPORT Dealing with: Will construct on Design with sport-tuned suspension elements honed on the monitor, together with Adaptive Variable Suspension.
- F SPORT Efficiency: Along with the up to date suspension elements, these fashions could obtain a higher-performance powertrain, as seen within the 2022 IS 500.
- F: As the best expression of Lexus efficiency, F fashions will probably be additional upgraded with modern elements developed for the racetrack, together with upgraded brakes, superior aerodynamics and light-weight supplies.
So there you may have it. Just like the Germans with a number of layers of AMG, Audi Sport and BMW M, Lexus can have a number of layers of F.
Along with this particular product information, Lexus revealed a pair of SEMA present vehicles. Each of them are from the IS tree, with one being an IS 500 F Sport Efficiency, and the opposite being an IS 350 F Sport. We’ll begin with the IS 500.
Hiraku & Townsend Bell is behind this “Avenue Efficiency” IS 500. Nothing a lot modified with the powertrain, but it surely does add an A’Pexi induction field, TOMS Racing carbon fiber suction pipe and A’Pexi exhaust system. Dealing with is enhanced with TOMS chassis braces within the entrance and rear. Plus, it will get an A’Pexi adjustable coilover system. Rotiform LAS-R 20-inch wheels are wrapped in Nitto tires, and a Brembo GT braking system improves stopping energy.
You possibly can inform that the IS 500’s look has been modified, too — it’s sporting a one-off 3-D-printed body kit. The Hiraku Co. designed it, including a entrance lip, trunk lid spoiler, facet steps, rear diffuser, entrance fenders, canards, roof spoiler and rear bumper garnish. Each the hood and trunk are fabricated from carbon fiber, too.
As for the IS 350, the aftermarket work is completed by DSPORT and Scott Pruett. Nevertheless, Lexus says it’s solely partly carried out, and will probably be totally completed by SEMA 2022. By the 2022 present, it’s promised to have over double the present horsepower than it at the moment has (311 horses) and much more monitor enhancements. For now, a lot of the enhancements are aesthetic. It will get an Artisan Spirits’ physique equipment, Advan Racing cast wheels (for racing), 20-inch Rotiform wheels (for present), and each units are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber. Suspension work at the moment consists of KW Variant 3 coilovers, however there’s extra to come back. The carbon ceramic brakes from the RC F Observe Version are used, and a roll bar is fitted inside. On the outside, it’s rocking a wrap impressed by Scott Pruett’s helmet design.
That’s all for now, as we’ll have to attend for subsequent 12 months’s SEMA present to see how Lexus finishes the undertaking.
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