World's First Supercharged Lexus IS350 - 408hp

[DmZ]

This is the Blitz Supercharged IS350 which debuted at Tokyo Auto Salon 2006. I wonder who will be the first in the states.

Got info/pics from this thread: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...1&page=2&pp=15

[chilibowl]

408HP ? Thats it? Im really hoping thats RWHP, because if its at the crank? thats terrible.

[GeeWillikers]

Originally Posted by chilibowl

408HP ? Thats it? Im really hoping thats RWHP, because if its at the crank? thats terrible.

RWHP would depend on the tune, yeah? 408HP could be a mild tune for reliability or out-of-the-box expectations with no other mods.

Kinda hard to tell without more details.

Depending on the cost, 408 is nothing to sneeze at. Beautiful looking package.

[allforthecash]

Already?? ....jesus......

[DmZ]

i would think it's a stage 1 type kit. and since the car just barely came out.. it was probably rushed for the show!

[CarFanatic56]

wow so fast with the tuning on this new IS

[OOOOA3]

that's insane.. those things are running mid to high 13s stock already.. good lord

[louielou]

Sweet!

[Z06ified]

Very cool. Now, if they can just hook that engine up to a 6 speed manual, and set up the stability control so you can actually turn it OFF when you want, then I would consider buying one.

[brittain]

Originally Posted by Z06ified

Very cool. Now, if they can just hook that engine up to a 6 speed manual, and set up the stability control so you can actually turn it OFF when you want, then I would consider buying one.

see, I knew we could find something we both agree on.

[Deang35c6]

I wouldn't be suprised if it's at the crank. The compression ratio is much higher than the VQ (11.5.1) and they're probably only pushing 5 or 6 psi for safety.

[FenixL1P]

i thought is350 motor has compression ratio of 12.5:1?