For the 2007 SEMA show Troy Sumitomo and his staff of auto artists at Five Axis were commissioned by Toyota to build three concept vehicles. The flagship build was this no-holds-barred reinterpretation of Lexus’ newly released IS-F.
With an outstanding platform to begin with, Five Axis was called upon to make it even better. Not having to worry about the production and civility of a mass marketed vehicle Troy was able to reach deep within his artistic imagination to create a vehicle Lexus could only dream of.
With concepts of military inspired stealth fighter jets streaking through his mind Troy and his team quickly went to work on the IS-F. From concept, planning, to final production, everything is carefully overseen and engineered in the 22,000 sq-ft Huntington Beach location Five Axis currently resides in. Starting with the exterior, Five Axis completely resculpted the factory skin with a wider stance that protrudes an additional 3 inches on each side and a body line that flows and twists to give it a sleeker appearance. The outcome not only looks fast when standing still but performs just as well at a factory limited top speed of 170 mph. One-off aero mirrors with built-in cameras send live video feed to the navigation screen sitting in the dash. The entire body was covered in a satin matte color with bronze accents to keep in line with its top secret test car look. 20 inch Five Axis wheels in a satin bronze finish add visual depth, aggressiveness and fill the gaping wells under the massive over fenders. Yokohama tires, Tein suspension, and gargantuan Brembo calipers attached to floating brake rotors round out the suspension and brake modifications.
Stepping inside the satin clad armor Five Axis choose to rewrap the factory seats with alcantara materials woven with leather and stainless steel mesh. The final product is pure genius and continues on with the technological theme.
source: jtuned.com More on Five Axis:http://www.fiveaxis.net/
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