Lexus plans to arrive to the U.S. market with the first IS-F Convertible on next year. A diesel IS-F model has not yet been ruled out but Lexus has confirmed that it will not produce a drop-top 416-hp IS-F.

The Lexus IS Convertible will have a folding fully electric hardtop roof like the SC with an IS250 C and the IS 350 C badging on the back. The Japanese automaker says that it just doesn’t make business sense for it to offer a convertible IS-F.

Lexus no plans to build a GS-F – a high performance version of its GS mid-sized sedan. However, a lightweight IS-F is in the works. The model is currently undergoing testing and engineers have applied a lot of weight-saving techniques to the model.

Wald International, the Japanese tuner company, has introduced a tuning program for the Lexus IS-F.

The Wald is offering an aggressive exterior package that completely revamps the performance car’s appearance. Large front intakes and a dual lower splitter help give the sporty IS-F sedan a look fit for the track.

The package is completed by Wald’s air vents behind the rear wheels, a custom rear diffuser and rear wing. The extractor behind the front wheels perfectly blends with the side skirts to help give the IS-F a new style to match its horsepower.