The bombastic news in the world of Lexus force be its polarizing new IS, but that hasn’t stopped exhibitors at the SEMA make clear from experimenting with all three generations of the Japanese 3 Series combatant.
Let’s talk about this third-generation IS, because it’s, um, different. Designed by Rob Evans, it’s a contest winner from DeviantArt (click the unite to see several of the other entries entice together by the DeviantArt community). We’ll acknowledge, it’s pretty wild looking. Try to imagine it covered in sponsorship liveries and racing in the Japanese Super GT course, and its polarizing looks become a bit easier on the eye. In the race, it’s a sharper car than the renderings we showed you earlier this week.
Next up, we be in possession of Andrew Atigehchi’s 2007 IS250, a menacing, vinyl-wrapped sedan. The intake has been replaced through . an F-Sport unit, while the destroy is from Aimgain. Mazzuri headers globular out the breathing mods, while F-Sport brakes are there to bring things to a impede. Megan coilovers and F-Sport rule bars and 20-inch Nitto Invo tires stronghold things shiny side up.
Finally, we be seized of what could well be a what is yet to be classic, the first-generation IS. This 2004 IS300 from Maricar Cortez looks hind part before as clean and simple as cars at SEMA advance. Under hood, its 2JZ-GE V6 engine has been fitted with a ProLex supercharger, under which circumstances a custom dual-exhaust system adds a ace more aural character.
Take a behold up top for detailed images of the DevianArt IS, and subsist sure to let us know the sort of you think in comments.
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Fan-Created 2014 Lexus IS 350 to Debut at 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show
- Lexus DeviantART Challenge Winner’s Build adhering Display at SEMA, Nov. 5-8
- 1st and 2nd Generation IS builds, six 2014 IS builds, and every LFA build also on display – Press Conference to subsist held Tues., Nov. 5 at 2:00 PM PT
TORRANCE , Calif., (Oct. 31, 2013) – The quite-new 2014 Lexus IS sport sedan already has a reputation for turning heads and desire continue to surprise audiences at the November Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, expressions of gratitude to Lexus’ partnership with deviantART. Lexus enlisted deviantART, the largest online sociable network for artists, in a sift for creatives to help boost the IS’ even now aggressive exterior styling with even edgier designs. The winning design will make its debut of the same kind with a multi-dimensional build in the Lexus booth at the 2013 SEMA Show.
DeviantArt and Lexus challenged the design common to show their vision for the 2014 IS through custom exterior treatments and modifications. The pleasing build brings winner, Robert Evans’ design to life and features a human being-of-a-kind aero styling parcel, a carbon interior package, special three-picture wheels and a custom paint piece of work-work. VIP Auto Salon saw Evans’ translation into reality with 10 weeks of moil on the 2014 IS to call into existence the winning customization.
DeviantART community members worn out countless hours conceiving concepts and creating visions that would farther on enhance the IS. Four judges narrowed greater degree than 600 submissions down to 25 semi-finalists. The winner was selected based forward alignment with the essence of the 2014 IS design, consistency with the image of the Lexus kind, originality and potential as an very executable design. Lexus will hold a hug conference at its space in Central Hall, #21601, at 2:00 PM forward Tuesday, Nov. 5 to unveil and sift the build, and other SEMA displays, in relate.
In addition to having his creation come to life, Evans, the of brilliant parts first place winner, received a individual-year lease of a 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT; $2,000; a throw off the balance to this year’s SEMA Show to look his IS concept on display; 8,000 deviantART points; and a the same-year premium membership to deviantART.
In joining to the deviantART contest winner, seven other Lexus IS builds, in addition a one-of-a-kind LFA, wish be on display at SEMA:
- Second breed, 2007 IS 250 featuring 20-inch wheels, an aero package, and F SPORT consummation accessories from owner Andrew Atigehchi (Lexus Booth, #21601)
- First generation, 2004 IS 300 with a ProLex Performance Supercharger, custom dual exhaust and JDM Altezza grille from owner Maricar Cortez (Lexus Booth, #21601)
- 2014 IS 250 F SPORT total-metal wide body by Paul Tolson and Gabriel Escobedo (Outside Central Hall)
- 2014 IS 350 F SPORT featuring 20-inch Vossen CVT directional wheels and Tommy Kaira well stocked aero package and dual exhaust by Vossen (Booth #46119)
- 2014 IS 350 F SPORT by Seibon Carbon with custom Seibon Carbon outer, 20-inch racing wheels and A’PEXi SPL intermission (Booth #21609)
- 2014 IS 340 by Philip Chase with a 2JZ-GTEengineswap, and five-make haste manual transmission (Booth #24621)
- 2014 IS AWD through . Gordon Ting with BrembohighperformanceGTbraking system, TEIN USA consuetude Street Flex coilovers, and GReddyperformanceexhaust and airintakesystem (Booth#40041)
- 2012 LFA by Guy S. De Alwis of Endles Automotive through an Artisan Spirits carbon fiber aero violin and 20-inch staggered Work Gnosis HS202 wheels in a Brush Silver Clear elaborate (Toyo Tires Tread Pass)
The every one of-new third generation Lexus IS arrived at dealerships in tardy June with a bold new design including Lexus stamp spindle grille and separated LED daytime running lights. The F SPORT package is in addition available across the model range.
2014 Lexus IS 340 – Philip Chase
Horsepower: ~700HP (Stock:204HP)
Torque: ~500lb.-ft. (Stock185lb.-ft.@4,800RPM)
TransmissionType 5-speedManual (Stock6-speedAutomatic)
ENGINE:
- 2JZGTE machine swap
- Brian Crower 3.4L Stroker Kit by forged crank, forged rods and billet oil cross-examine gear; complete valvetrain with stage 3 camshafts, 1mm oversized valves, valve guides, titanium retainers, adjustable camgears
- JE Pistons forged 9.5 succinctness pistons with upgraded wrist pins
- Mission Critical CNC ported superintendent
- WPC Metal Treatment on all weapon components
- ETS Turbo Manifold T4 Twinscroll
- Garrett GTX3582R dual ball bearing turbo
- Dual 44mm wastegates
- Custom 4″ expend system
- GReddy 3 Row Type 29 intercooler, aluminum pullet kid, timing belt, aluminum catch tank
- Hypertune intake many, 90mm throttle body, fuel rail
- Deatschwerks 1000cc injectors
- Fuel Surge cistern with dual external fuel pumps
- AEM Infinity Standalone ECU, boost regulate, s witchablemaps
- Rywire custom engine wiring mail and setup ignition coils
- Evasive Motorsports engineassembly and tuning
- Koyo aluminum radiator
- Dual aluminum oil coolers
- Motul Fluids 300V 15W50 machine oil, gear competition transmission fluid, MoCoolcoolant additive
DRIVETRAIN:
- OS Giken Triple Plate TR?order clutch
- R154 5?spd with billet internals components
- Custom 4″ driveshaft
- OS GIken clasp type LSD
- Upgraded axels
FOOTWORK:
- Brembo High Performance GT a whole
- Monoblock 6 piston (front)
- Monoblock 4 piston (rear)
- KW V3 coilovers with habit spring rates
- Motul RBF660 brake liquid and gaseous
- Custom front upper control arms
- Custom hydraulic steering hypothesis
WHEELS/TIRES:
- Advan TCIII wheels
- Front: 18×9.0″ +25
- Rear: 18×9.5″ +45
- Maxxis MA-Z1 Victra Tires
- Front: 255/35 ZR18
- Rear: 275/38 ZR18
EXTERIOR:
- Modellista 5?thing lip kit
- TRD rear trunk destroyer
- Custom carbon fiber hood vents
INTERIOR:
- Sparco EVO 2 bucket seats usage wrapped in leather, seat brackets and sliders. 5?spot safety belt harnesses
- Custom harness obstruction
- Digital instrument display
- Custom hand fern system (for Drifting)
Lexus 2014 IS 250 F Sport – Paul Tolson/ Gabriel Escobedo
PAINT:
- BASF Glasurit in Orange Mercury and Galaxy Root Beer
BRAKES:
- Rotora Inc.
- Front – 6 plunger, 355X32mm Drilled/Slotted
- Rear – 4 plunger, 355X32mm Drilled/Slotted
SUSPENSION:
- Air Runner Systems filled air ride
WHEELS:
- Work Wheels USA Emotion CR Kiwami (Ultimate)
- Front – 19×9.5, +25, 5×114.3 (GTS)
- Rear – 19×10.5, +12, 5×114.3 (GTS)
TIRES:
- Dunlop Ultra High Performance – Direzza DZ101
- Front – 245/35 19
- Rear – 275/30 19
FABRICATION:
- CMRacing/CMRacingonline.com
- Custom empty and intake
2014 Lexus IS AWD – Gordon Ting
WHEELS/TIRES:
- Ultra High Performance Tires
- Toyo Tires: Proxes T1 Sport
- Lightweight Wheels
- Rays Engineering: Gram Lights – 57Xtreme
BRAKES:
- Brembo dark performance GT system
- Motul brake liquid and gaseous
PERFORMANCE UPGRADES:
- GReddy performance exhaust and gas intake system
- Motul 300V motor oil
SUSPENSION:
- TEIN USA rule Street Flex coilovers
INTERIOR:
- Sparco strength harness restraints and R100 race seats by custom wrapped leather
- Evasive Motorsports rule interior safety roll cage and mounting bar
EXTERIOR:
- Toyota Racing Development five-painting aero kit
- Custom fender flares
- Whispbar cover rack system
- Limited edition Lexus carbon fiber pathway bike
2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT – Seibon Carbon
AERO STYLING PACKAGE:
- Seibon Carbon shelter, trunk, fenders, front lip, side skirts, background lip, rear spoiler, and roof robber
WHEELS/TIRES:
- Volk Racing G27 Wheels
- Front 20X 8.5 +38 5-114
- Rear 20X 9.5 +38 5-114
- Yokohama Tires
SUSPENSION:
- A’PEXi SPL intermission
PERFORMANCE:
- A’PEXi SPL exhaust
- Injen Technology usage intake
INTERIOR:
- RAZO/ Carmate RG47 10.5 hipped chrome rear view mirror, RA65 lowering type 300 high performance MT resource knob, GT Spec foot parking thicket pedal, GT Spec pedals
- Seibon Carbon remote pieces
EXTERIOR:
- Mothers Cleaning supplies
- S & A Designs graphics
2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT – Vossen Wheels
WHEELS/TIRES:
- Vossen CVT Directional Wheels
- Front: 20×9
- Rear: 20×10.5
- Nitto Invo Tires
- Front: 245/30/20
- Rear: 285/25/20
SUSPENSION:
- RS-R Black-I Series coilovers
BRAKES:
- Brembo High Performance GT fern kit front and rear
AERO PACKAGE:
- Tommy Kaira Full Aero Package with front bumper, LED fog lights, lateral-skirt set, rear bumper, roof destroyer, trunk spoiler
PERFORMANCE:
- Tommy Kaira dual weaken
PAINT:
- Platinum Motorsport custom Lexus LFA Pearl Yellow pigment
2004 Lexus IS 300 – Maricar Cortez
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN:
- ProLex Performance Supercharger System: Vortec V2 8 lbs. boost
- GReddy e-Manage
- Split Second injector controller
- Borla habit dual exhaust
- OBX headers
WHEELS/TIRES:
- HRE 441R 3-scrap wheels
- Front 19×8
- Rear 19×9
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
- Front 225/35-19
- Rear 255/30-19
SUSPENSION:
- Stop Tech 4 Pot Brakes re-badged in F SPORT chapfallen, and front and rear brake rotors
- Axxis Ultimate Performance brake pads
- Goodridge braided steel brake lines
- TEIN CS coilovers
- L-Tuned adjustable preponderation bars
- Cusco adjustable front A-armor
- ProLex Performance front strut tower strut
EXTERIOR:
- Custom Satin Black Vehicle Wrap through . SS Customs
- Rod Millen Motorsport oblique skirts
- L- Sportline front bumper
- JDM Altezza forepart grille
- UGO roof spoiler
- Custom full glass cut outs for dual exhaust and back-up radar sensor
ELECTRONICS:
- Accelle back-up radar sensor
- Sony headrest monitors
- Umnitza ring headlights
- Sony DVD player
- Blue/Red LED change of heart gauge cluster, climate control and radio
2007 Lexus IS 250 – Andrew Atigehchi
PERFORMANCE:
- F SPORT playing intake
- Aimgain performance exhaust system
- Mazzuri headers
BRAKES:
- F SPORT work brake system
SUSPENSION:
- Megan coilovers
- F SPORT meet face to face and rear sway bars and chassis prop
- GT Spec front strut tower stay
- Cusco rear strut tower brace
WHEELS AND TIRES:
- Maverick 508s Matte Gun Metallic wheels
- Front:20×9
- Rear: 20×10
- Nitto Invo tires
- Front: 235/30-20
- Rear: 255/30-20
AERO PACKAGE:
- Aimgain Aero Styling Package
- Blitz CF grille
VEHICLE WRAP:
- Custom Satin Black conveyance wrap by Extreme Auto Werks
INTERIOR:
- Silver CF span trim
- F SPORT shift knob
- Fly Audio NAV
Deviant Art 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport – By Rob Evans/ VIP Auto Salon
AERO PACKAGE:
- Custom united-off aero styling package designed through . Robert Evans
BRAKES:
- Brembro GT jungle system
- Front: 6-piston Monoblock 380×32 mm (15″) 2-coin discs
- Rear: 4-piston Monoblock 345x 28 mm (13.6″) 2- painting discs
SUSPENSION:
- Universal Air Suspension with AccuAir I-Level control
WHEELS/TIRES:
- Nutek 3 picture forged one-off concept
- Front: 20×10.5 et -59
- Rear: 20×13 et -30
- Nitto Invo
- Front: 285/30-20
- Rear: 345/25-20
PAINT:
- Custom Mixed BASF Glasurit Ultra White
INTERIOR:
- Takata Racing Drift Pro LE seats and Drift III ASM Green Seat belt harnesses
- Seibon Carbon interior package
WINDOW FILM:
- Huper Optik Ceramic based Window Film
- Installed by STM
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