---
title: "Next-Generation Lexus IS May Be Getting the Supra’s BMW Straight-Six"
description: "The IS F will apparently make a comeback albeit without the naturally-aspirated V-8."
date: "2019-02-19"
modified: "2019-02-19"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/26556/next-generation-lexus-is-may-be-getting-the-supras-bmw-straight-six"
categories:
  - "BMW News"
  - "Lexus News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "compact"
  - "IS"
  - "Lexus"
  - "luxury"
  - "sedan"
  - "Sports Sedans"
  - "toyota supra"
---

# Next-Generation Lexus IS May Be Getting the Supra’s BMW Straight-Six

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It sounds like BMW hardware will make its way to more Toyota products than we thought. If a new report from Japan's [*Best Car*](<https://bestcarweb.jp/news/59056>) magazine can be believed, the next-generation Lexus IS sports sedan will get the same 335-horsepower, 3.0-liter, turbocharged straight-six found in the new Supra.

The BMW-sourced B58 engine can also be found in the Toyota coupe's Z4 platform-mate as well as the IS's natural rival, the [BMW M340i](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/25482/2019-bmw-3-series-review-bimmers-iconic-sport-sedan-is-no-longer-coasting-on-its-reputation>). As a comparison, the current IS 350 makes 311 hp from a 3.5-liter V6. In addition to the Bimmer I-6, the report also says the next IS can be had with a 2.0-liter turbo, 2.4-liter turbo, or as a 2.5-liter hybrid.

The Japanese car magazine goes on to say that the IS F will be making a comeback with the help of the in-house twin-turbo V6 found under the hood of the [surprisingly popular LS 500](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/26290/americans-dont-want-sedans-right-then-why-have-lexus-ls-sales-more-than-doubled>). The last IS F was based on the second-generation IS, went out of production in 2013, and used the company's now-ubiquitous 5.0-liter V8. The nameplate went missing for the current-gen car.

Somewhat coincidentally, the old V8 IS F and the current twin-turbo LS 500 both produce exactly 416 hp.

![message-editor%2F1550602187502-2014\_lexus\_is\_f\_1051.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1550602187502-2014_lexus_is_f_1051.jpg>)
*2012 Lexus IS F, *Toyota**

The Lexus IS is the Toyota luxury arm's entry to the ultra-competitive compact premium sports sedan segment that consists of BMW's genre-defining 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class, Cadillac ATS, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Infiniti Q50, Genesis G70, and Acura TLX. At least, I think that's everyone.

Designed primarily to be a thorn in BMW's side, the IS is a fine car but was never as celebrated or popular as the 3er. Perhaps aping one of the Bavarian's engines can help turn that ship around.

*H/T:* [*Lexus Enthusiast*](<https://lexusenthusiast.com/2019/02/18/next-generation-lexus-is-sedan-to-be-offered-with-bmw-inline-6-engine/>)

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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