(MSN) Calendar 2007 is only about half over, but auto manufacturers are well on their way to the 2008 model year. More than thirty 2008 models are on sale in North America, and a steady stream of new sheet metal will be rolling into showrooms over the coming months. . . .
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The 400-horsepower 2008 IS-F is first production Lexus "F" vehicle, while the LF-A supercar is further developed and closer to production.
One of the most anticipated debuts of NAIAS 2007, the 2008 IS-F is the first production Lexus to wear an "F" designation, which will distinguish special high-performance Lexus models. The IS-F is based on the rear-wheel-drive IS and powered by a specially tuned 5. 0-liter V8 engine that develops more than 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.
To put the power to the ground, Lexus developed the world's first eight-speed direct sport-shift transmission.
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Detroit kicks off the 2007 auto show season with a host of concept and production models.
There's no shortage of sheetmetal this year, with important debuts like the Cadillac CTS, Hyundai Veracruz, Lexus IS-F, and Smart Fortwo.
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BBN editors thought BBN men might find the Paris Auto Show of interest. . . . .
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