Does anyone know the cost of the v8 is300???

[v6Camry99]

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Potent Lexus IS300 V8 leaves brothers behind
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The first Lexus IS300 V8 prototype was caught earlier this week undergoing shakedown-tests at the challenging German Nürburgring racetrack. Wider fenders front and rear, additional air-intakes besides the fog-lights, bigger wheels and a rear spoiler will clearly distance the V8 version from its less potent brothers.

Most impressive, however, will be the mid-mounted extra thick single exhaust pipe, releasing a storm of exhausts when the car is put to the limits. Those will come from Lexus’ 4.3-liter 32-valve V8, developing some 320 HP in revised form.

Though that’s less than we can expect from the upcoming M3, the sports-version of the IS300 won’t be a slow car. And, after undergoing chassis refinements, it’ll be a very comfortable one to drive, too, with perfect road manners and a smooth-running engine

No word yet as to when we can expect the new V8 version, but Lexus fans are already lining up.

[dannyset]

Well, as the article reads, it's a prototype. So probably no pricetag yet, and maybe not ever. It does look a lot meaner than the regular IS though. The picture is in today's Driver's Edge section of the National Post if you guys want to check it out. I like the idea of the mid-mounted exhaust and the wide body. SICK!!