With Lexus now offering an IS Convertible, many are wondering if a sporty IS Coupe will ever be launched. It seems likely an IS Coupe would share many of the attributes of the IS Convertible, including most of the engineering, body work, and interior fittings.

Lexus general manager Mark Templin said that while there is no confirmation of an IS Coupe, “it’s certainly something we [Lexus] should study carefully.” If put into producuction, the IS Coupe will probably share the same 2.5L and 3.5L engines as the rest of the IS range, and perhaps Lexus would also introduce its 5.0L V8 engine into the car to directly to compete with the BMW M3 Coupe and Audi S5.

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The Lexus IS 250 C is yet another interesting car to look for at the Paris Auto Show this year.

The car will be launched at the Show and it’s the third machine in the IS range. It will go into production early next year. Besides the IS 250, an IS 350 is also expected later next year. Since we’re talking about the IS line, the IS F is going to arrive in late 2009 or early 2010, but there’s still plenty of time for that.

Go to Hall 4 on Thursday, 2 October, at 2.45pm to find out more details about Lexus’ IS 250 and everything else.

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