Does anyone know when any of the UK TV programmes (Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Vroom Vroom etc) are going to have an IS F on there?
Thanks.
Full Version: Lexus Is F - On Uk Tv?
this is a pure guess, but it wouldnt suprise me if we see an ISF in the spring on a new series of top gear
They had the new M3, new C36 AMG and the RS4 in a head to head on the last Top Gear of the series...and the Merc was the most brutal (6.3l V8), the RS4 the fastest off the line (but not over any real distance), and the M3 the quickest around the track.
That's what the ISF will have to beat...
The C36 was to die for...it seemed evil
Lets wait and see...
That's what the ISF will have to beat...
The C36 was to die for...it seemed evil
Lets wait and see...
i watched that episode, the AMG merc made the RS4 look like a pussy cat
QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Jan 21 2008, 04:05 PM) 
Does anyone know when any of the UK TV programmes (Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Vroom Vroom etc) are going to have an IS F on there?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Just finished watching Fifth Gear, they featured the new Nissan GT-R...anyway next week they're track testing the IS-F...
QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Jan 21 2008, 04:05 PM)
Does anyone know when any of the UK TV programmes (Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Vroom Vroom etc) are going to have an IS F on there?
Thanks.
Thanks.
lexus isf on fifth gear 8-00 monday 3/3/08
QUOTE(brick @ Feb 25 2008, 10:08 PM)
QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Jan 21 2008, 04:05 PM)
Does anyone know when any of the UK TV programmes (Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Vroom Vroom etc) are going to have an IS F on there?
Thanks.
Thanks.
lexus isf on fifth gear 8-00 monday 3/3/08
Arrh you beat me to it, just finished watching 5th Gear!!!
QUOTE(P4VVS @ Feb 25 2008, 10:54 PM)
QUOTE(brick @ Feb 25 2008, 10:08 PM)
QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Jan 21 2008, 04:05 PM)
Does anyone know when any of the UK TV programmes (Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Vroom Vroom etc) are going to have an IS F on there?
Thanks.
Thanks.
lexus isf on fifth gear 8-00 monday 3/3/08
Arrh you beat me to it, just finished watching 5th Gear!!!
Yeh I saw it at the end yesterday the white one doing a powerslide.
Looks good.
I wet myself when i saw it carnt w8 4 next week 
I LOVED that GT-R - it looked awesome! 
Can't wait for the IS-F next week, should be good.
Can't wait for the IS-F next week, should be good.
looking forward to hear what tiff has to say. im guessing he will like it as he seems to enjoy a good power slide.
the nissan was quality. sickening to think though that in japan its 30k but more like 60k over here with all our taxes
the nissan was quality. sickening to think though that in japan its 30k but more like 60k over here with all our taxes
I was gunna post up about the 5th gear review, but all you guys beat me to it!!!!
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Just finished watching Fifth Gear, they featured the new Nissan GT-R...anyway next week they're track testing the IS-F...
Not sure what the review on Monday is going to be like but here's a summary of Fifth Gear's written review:-
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<H3>Should I give it garage space?
Despite these issues, the IS F is quite a beguiling car, with its sledgehammer zest, a soundtrack to go with it and a transmission that's stunning when it does the right thing. Its brakes are mighty too. You can bet that this car will be utterly dependable, despite the stresses you can impose on it, and it's also well-appointed, quiet at a cruise, has a fine stereo (if a less than fine sat nav) and comes with radar-cruise control that includes collision mitigation software.
But against the BMW M3, the Mercedes C63 and the now defunct but already legendary Audi RS4, this intruder almost certainly comes last. Its most serious day-to-day drawback has to be a ride that will simply annoy, and almost constantly, too. The transmission's management failings are a disappointment, too, and the handling and steering, though highly impressive, aren't sharp enough to challenge the best in this class. And though the V8 truly sounds awesome, its eclipsed by the RS4 motor, and the Merc's too. The one area in which the IS F rules, though, is its braking - but that is not enough.
<H2 class=ul>Rating</H2>
So, a troubled but promising first foray into territory that Lexus has never previously visited - but it's shortcomings demonstrate how high the standards are.
Specification
Model: Lexus IS F
Price: £51,000
Engine: 4969cc V8 petrol
Power: 423bhp at 6600rpm
Torque: 314lb ft at 5200rpm
Performance: 0-62mph in 4.8seconds, 168mph top speed
Fuel economy: 24.8mpg (combined)
CO2 emissions: 270g/km
On sale: April
</H3>
Despite these issues, the IS F is quite a beguiling car, with its sledgehammer zest, a soundtrack to go with it and a transmission that's stunning when it does the right thing. Its brakes are mighty too. You can bet that this car will be utterly dependable, despite the stresses you can impose on it, and it's also well-appointed, quiet at a cruise, has a fine stereo (if a less than fine sat nav) and comes with radar-cruise control that includes collision mitigation software.
But against the BMW M3, the Mercedes C63 and the now defunct but already legendary Audi RS4, this intruder almost certainly comes last. Its most serious day-to-day drawback has to be a ride that will simply annoy, and almost constantly, too. The transmission's management failings are a disappointment, too, and the handling and steering, though highly impressive, aren't sharp enough to challenge the best in this class. And though the V8 truly sounds awesome, its eclipsed by the RS4 motor, and the Merc's too. The one area in which the IS F rules, though, is its braking - but that is not enough.
<H2 class=ul>Rating</H2>
So, a troubled but promising first foray into territory that Lexus has never previously visited - but it's shortcomings demonstrate how high the standards are. Specification
Model: Lexus IS F
Price: £51,000
Engine: 4969cc V8 petrol
Power: 423bhp at 6600rpm
Torque: 314lb ft at 5200rpm
Performance: 0-62mph in 4.8seconds, 168mph top speed
Fuel economy: 24.8mpg (combined)
CO2 emissions: 270g/km
On sale: April
wait to you see the TOM's mods for the IS-F
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