Lexus drops an F-bomb, preps high performance division

Newswheel staff :: 06 December 2006 :: Filed under Saloon, Lexus, Europe & UK, US

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No, really…

That’s right, folks. The creative geniuses at Lexus Towers have come up with a brilliant single-letter designation for the brand’s new performance division. It’s the letter ‘F’, and it simply stands for ‘fast’…

According to industry rag Automotive News, the first Lexus F-car will be a V8-powered version of the compact IS saloon, allegedly packing the full 425bhp-ish hybrid drivetrain from the LS600h luxury limo. If the Automotive News report is accurate, it’s a clever move by Lexus. Using a hybrid drivetrain guarantees Lexus F-cars will offer a unique selling proposition, regardless of whether they match the usual German-made opposition in terms of pace or chassis dynamics.

The IS-F is expected to be unveiled at the Detroit motor show next month. Several other models in the Lexus range are also likely to get the F-bomb treatment.

Linkage:
Automotive News via Reuters