New Lexus IS Getting Coupe Version to Take on 4 Series

LexusLexusJapan, 1989 > present26 models
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has been caught testing an ISLexus Lexus IS Gen.3Japan, 2013 > present18 versions
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coupe in Europe, and it appears that a new IS FLexus IS-FJapan, 2007 > present3 photos
may also be on the way in the coupe body. Lexus showed a concept for the IS coupe as a concept called the LF CC at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

The car testing in Europe features the slotted spindle grill, larger air intakes, larger brakes, fender vents, stacked exhaust pipes from the previous IS F and rear diffuser.

Lexus already offers the F Sport version of the IS that gets a long list of performance upgrades and the instrument panel from the LFALexus LFAJapan, 2010 > 20129 photos
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. If it decides to build a new IS F, it will have to find a new engine because the 5.0-liter V8 from the previous generation no longer meets Euro 6 emissions.

Lexus has confirmed that it is working on at least one turbocharged engine, perhaps it could put a forced induction engine into the next IS F as well. From Lexus, it is always possible that it could add a powerful electric motor to its current V6 to increase power.

The IS coupe’s major competitors will be the German trio of coupes – BMW 4 SeriesBMW 4 Series Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present123 versions
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, Audi A5Audi A5Germany, 2007 > present197 versions
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and Mercedes C-Class CoupeMercedes-Benz C 350 BlueE...Germany, 2011 > present1 photo
.

Source: Car Scoop