V8 Motor For Is300?

LexisPlexis · November 5, 2002

I am in the US and hear rumors that Lexus is going to put either the 4.0 or 4.3 liter VVTi V8 from the GS model into the IS300 for a production model sometime next year.

I know Lexus made an IS300 concept car with this motor in it last year for the Tokyo Auto Show and there was a lot of buzz around it, but then nothing.

As of recently (at least in the US), I heard that Lexus wants to be more competetive with thier race program with the IS300, and to do that, they need more power, hence the V8. Since race programs require them to be based on production models, they will have to offer a V8 powered Lexus IS300 to the general public.

Anyone heard anything confirmed on this or have any links to sites that would have more information on this???

Any info appreciated.

A V8 powered RWD 6-speed IS300 would indeed be awsome!

Us muricans love V8's!

Dan

Monster-Mat · November 5, 2002

Dan having done a little work on the IS430 myself ,and having several good friends at TTE who are building it.........for development as a mule,

look in the search feature under "is430" or look at the latest topic on it.............

latest is430 topic....to do the rounds

LexisPlexis · November 6, 2002

Thanks a lot. Always interested to read up on it. Part of me really likes the silky smooth inline-six, but the other part of me wants more power!

I've been driving Audi S4/S6's for the last few years, so I'm used to the smooth turbo I-5.

So, does the 4.3 fit in the IS300 engine bay without major modifications? I'll do a search on it and see what I can find, but I'll probably have more questions for you later! ;)

Thanks again,

Dan

Seattle, Washington USA

LexisPlexis · November 6, 2002

Is this something Lexus will build and offer to the public or just something that will be aftermarket conversion through a turner only?

I was under the impression that Lexus was going to build and sell it.

Dan

Seattle, Washington USA

Jimmy Ten Toes · November 6, 2002

There has been plenty said about the IS430 on these forums. Do a search on "IS430" and you should find alot of interesting stuff. :D

LexisPlexis · November 7, 2002

I did a search on IS430 and didn't come up with much. Just a lot of rumors and heresay... but no real discussion or any confirmation about any such car being built.

I fear this is up there with the Lochness monster.

I'm having doubts to the validity of any of these rumors.

Don't get me all excited over nothing.... Does anyone have any concrete information that Lexus will be building the IS430?

Dan

Seattle, Washington USA

Monster-Mat · November 7, 2002

for petes sake man..............its built...ive told you that,ive even worked on it...............

if you actually read the posts,you will see that its a development car ......................

read the info you ask for..............

there will be ...more than likely a is430 in the next chassis,however Toyota Corp have not confirmed,there undertaking test/trial and development

CyberLexus · February 18, 2003

I have read that it will be put into production :D

Jimmy Ten Toes · February 18, 2003

I have read that it will be put into production :D

Zee007 · February 18, 2003

for petes sake man..............its built...ive told you that,ive even worked on it...............
if you actually read the posts,you will see that its a development car ......................

read the info you ask for..............

there will be ...more than likely a is430 in the next chassis,however Toyota Corp have not confirmed,there undertaking test/trial and development