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Lexus IS-F
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Production | 2008- |
Class | Compact Luxury Sports Sedan |
Body Style | 4-Door Sedan |
Length | 183.5 in. |
Width | 71.5 in. |
Height | 55.7 in. |
Wheelbase | 107.5 in. |
Weight | 3,780 lbs. |
Transmission | 8-speed Automatic |
Engine | 5.0L V8 |
Power | 416 hp 371 lb-ft of torque |
Similar | BMW M3 |
Designer | Yukihiko Yaguchi |
The Lexus IS-F is the motorsport version of the successful Lexus IS series. Launched as a new 2008 model, the Lexus IS-F features a 5.0L V8 engine mated with an 8-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission. The IS-F produces 416 hp, and promises a 0-60 time of under 4.9 seconds.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Lexus IS-F Review.
Recent Changes
The Lexus IS-F is brand new for 2008.
Styles and Major Options
Factory Options
- Mark Levinson® Premium Surround-sound System (AM/FM tuner, in-dash 6-DVD/CD changer, 14 speakers, advanced discrete amplifier design with 300 watts continuous power at less than 0.1% THD from 20 to 20,000 Hz, 7.1-channel speaker architecture)
- Lexus DVD Navigation System - 7-inch LCD VGA touch screen, Voice activation
- Rear back-up camera
- Bluetooth®
- Intuitive Park Assist (IPA)
- Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Headlamp Cleaner
Pricing
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Photos
Colors
Exterior Colors | Base |
Obsidian |
Mercury Metallic |
Ultrasonic Blue |
Starfire Pearl |
Matador Red Mica |
Smoky Granite |
Interior Colors | Base |
Black |
White |
Main Competitors
Unique Attributes
This is the first vehicle in the motorsport class to feature an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Interior
The interior is similar to the regular IS, but adds carbon fiber panels, F-badging, blue stitching, and a different white interior color is available. The gauges are also modified.
Criticisms
The exterior appearance of the IS-F has drawn some criticism from some reviewers.
Worldwide
The Lexus IS-F is expected to go on sale in Japan, Europe, North America, Australia, and parts of Asia and the Middle East.
Design quirks and oddities
The sloped bulge on the hood is to accomodate the larger 5.0L V8 engine.
Awards
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