klam

Looks like Lexus is the next to jump onto the high performance bandwagon with their IS300 sedan. They are currently testing a 4.3L V8, from the LS430 in the lighter IS300 chassis. The engine produces 320hp.

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01civicboi

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some shop in Germany dropped that motor in the IS a while back. they called it an IS430

tekgnosis

IMO, I think the IS300 looks better than the M3.

with it getting the V8...sure it might not be as powerful as the M3, but still...tons of tuning potential, AND the car looks awesome, and looks awesome right off the lot!

i can't wait till i can afford one! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] hehehe

Boilermaker1

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They are planning to challenge the possibility of the M3/M5 transplanted engine. Like the LeMans M3's... 4.9L 400 HP... in an M3

Jon

i would definitely choose the M3 over the is300. it looks awesome straight out of the factory (looks lowered right out the factory) plus a friend of a friend has one that runs 14.3 stock--his best so far

he's going NA and once he changes cams, exhaust, and chip no doubt he'll be in the high 13's

petOr

i cant wait to see that car

SoNiCcIvIc

I think I'd look better driving the M3 so... M3! Both cars are wicked, though.