New Lexus IS prototype spied

A mysterious Lexus IS with heavy camouflage has been spotted running laps at the Nurburgring and is believed to be a new performance derivative designed purely for competition.

The prototype features a number of elements from the IS-F performance saloon, such as the bonnet bulge and aggressive front bumper, but it also sports a few unique features of its own, leading us to believe it also previews a facelift for the mid-sized sedan.
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Brembo - 5/7/2008 6:38:56 PM

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Where is the coupe version?!

EI34 - 5/7/2008 8:14:42 PM

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No coupe, I think they are testing new 3M duct tape and
the new revolutionary Glad's garbage bags..

Brembo - 5/7/2008 8:21:31 PM

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LOL! That's pretty funny.

cl0wn - 5/7/2008 10:26:36 PM

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Why does every post have to be tainted by EI34/EL34's irrational ramblings? Shouldn't you be giving Norbert Reithofer a BJ about right now?

Brembo - 5/8/2008 10:42:54 AM

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They make it more entertaining.

r15mohd - 5/7/2008 6:41:47 PM

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definitely not an IS-F anything...no upgraded brakes to suggest power under the hood. bulge is just to high to be having the v8 under their.

it's more than likely test mule for a new engine or something for the future IS/GS series

the dimensions of the car seem to be exactly intact with the current model...definitely an engines est mule for future vehicles

AddLightness - 5/7/2008 6:58:00 PM

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What is with the roll cage and fade paint job.

LexusKindaGuy12 - 5/7/2008 7:14:17 PM

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lol what is that awful blue?

looks like a regular IS350 with a bonnet bulge. very interesting...

BigShow50 - 5/7/2008 7:28:47 PM

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A friend of mine in Europe(Germany) is saying based on this from what he gathered, that it's a test mule of a hybrid diesel...interesting either way as to why the "test run". Funny they cover the front logo on the grille, but not the logo on the wheels!

LexusKindaGuy12 - 5/7/2008 8:38:31 PM

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i think lexus will continue with the yellow for turn signals.

i think they will add turn signals on the side mirrors

lexusis350 - 5/7/2008 9:55:27 PM

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I'm pretty sure Lexus won't offer Ultrasonic Blue for anything but the IS F. I think they said it was an IS F exclusive color. But I agree, AWD and a manual transmission would be awesome in the 350.

WorldofLuxury - 5/7/2008 7:46:21 PM

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looks like someone is playing around...you know...a little joke
so what were the Nurburgring's rules and regulations on camo's again?

lexusis350 - 5/7/2008 9:56:47 PM

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You have an inner drag queen?

stash84 - 5/7/2008 11:43:08 PM

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of course he does

lexusis350 - 5/8/2008 12:11:37 AM

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Okay. I can't say that isn't a little creepy.

EL34 - 5/7/2008 10:26:54 PM

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Looks kinda funky :-(

w209w114 - 5/8/2008 2:01:17 AM

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Looks like someone decided to take out the trash...

LOL, I'm sorry, I had to. But seriously, the car is great in its own right. I predict the changes will be as subtle as the recent changes to the GS which most people wont be able to tell

JUGNU - 5/8/2008 5:34:11 AM

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IS is a very handsome and sharp looking car. I hope Lexus don't change much. Front fascia could be revised with refreshed headlights, grill and bumper design.

JUGNU

Auto_expert - 5/8/2008 11:27:21 AM

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Wow. That was quick. Perhaps the NEXT one will be the touted 3-series killer.

1BadMan - 5/8/2008 7:30:06 PM

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Who cares?