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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