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Saturday, 20 July 2013

Spy Shots: Lexus IS F Coupe (AKA RC F) Hits Nurburgring





For the second time in consecutive days, our spy shooters managed to catch this Lexus performance coupe out and about. There is a little confusion as to whether this is a production version of the RC F
Regardless of its name, it is very clear by the images that Lexus test drivers were pushing this coupe hard, which is evident by the amount of body lean the sporty coupe shows in the corner. There are no new details reveled in these new spy shots, but they are confirmation that the model is nearing production and is undergoing some intense training.
The powerplant driving the IS F is still a relative mystery, but rumors are pointing toward the deletion of the 5.0-liter V-8. The likely replacement would be a twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with power reaching nearly 450 horsepower. This would put it right in line with its key competitor: the BMW M4.
Whether its named the RC F or IS F Coupe is up for argument, but what’s not up for debate is just how bad-ass this new coupe will be...
Click past the jump to see more spy shots.

Spy Shots

As the coupe entered the apex of the turn at NĪ‹rburgring, it leaned heavily to the right, a sign that the driver was pushing the car to its breaking point. You also get a clear look at the front end from this angle and we see the massive air intakes on the outer edges of the bumper and the staple spindle grille

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