Some of you may remember a photo of an aero-tuned Lexus IS from Spain circulating around the net about a month ago and which was wrongly mistaken for the next IS F.
We already knew that it was a TRD-version of the new IS, and now, we learn via our Spanish friends from Autonocion and Periodismo del Motor that Lexus has presented it as a special edition model at the 2014 Madrid Motor Show to celebrate the brand’s 25th Anniversary.
Only 25 examples of the Lexus IS TRD 25th Anniversary will be made and offered exclusively in Spain.
Based on the IS F-Sport, the special edition sports a TRD aero package (currently offered only in Japan from what we know) comprising a rear apron, side skirts, a front apron and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. The roof and the bonnet are also featured in carbon fiber, but it’s not clear if it’s a wrap or the real thing – our guess would be the former.
Other upgrades include the four-tip TRD sports exhaust, 19-inch alloys wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires (225/35 front, 255/30 rear), a Brembo front brake kit with 6-piston calipers, new perforated leather interior, a start button in red and a commemorative plate.
By John Halas
Thanks to Periodismo del Motor via Autonocion for the tips and pics!
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