DSPORT unveiled their IS 600+ project at SEMA 2022. The company’s goal of a track focused sedan was built on modifications previously made for SEMA 2021.
The biggest modification for 2022 came in the form of an engine swap. The engine bay now holds a twin-turbo 3.4 L V35A-FTS V6 from a Lexus LS 500. The motor features a port and direct injection fuel system, air-to-water intercoolers, CT28 turbochargers, and GTHaus custom stainless steel exhaust. The motor produces 600+ horsepower on E85 fuel controlled through an Emtron ECU with a Bosch direct injection driver. DSPORT also installed a Samsonas six-speed sequential transmission controlled via paddle shifters with a Tilton custom carbon clutch.
The luxury interior has given way to a race focused one. DSPORT replaced the front seats with a set of Sparco seats and five-point harnesses. The driver faces a Sparco steering wheel with paddle shifters and a Motec digital display. They also removed the rear seats to reduce weight. A custom four-point roll cage surrounds the interior.
The car rides on a set of KW double adjustable coilovers and stops thanks to Lexus RC F carbon-ceramic brakes with Wilwood electric parking brake. The exterior features an Artisan Spirits widebody kit with a Seibon carbon fiber hood and truck lid. The finishing touch is a set of Volk 19-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (275/30-R20, 305/30-R19). You can read more about phase one of the project in DSPORT’s article.
Source: Lexus media
So it’s an automatic, yet it has three pedals. Strange.
It’s not automatic, it’s Samsonas’ six-speed sequential transmission (where you need clutch for getting into 1st or reverse); although IDK why they didn’t remove the factory shifter as I believe there’s no need for that anymore.
Holy crap, this is my inspiration for my 2019 Lexus RC300 turbo. I’m hoping that once this 8AR-FTS goes out, I want to swap the V35A-FTS into it. By that point, the reliability of that twin turbo engine should be good after years of research. That’s the goal, so we will see! For now, I am going to see how long I can last with the current engine and single turbo setup (it’s boosted, too, but I baby the car lol).
That would be a great project. Please keep us updated if you do swap.