Lexus IS F

Starting MSRP:NA
Vehicle type: sport sedan
EPA fuel economy: NA
Available engines:
400-hp, 5.0-liter V-8
Available transmissions:
eight-speed automatic

Lexus unleashes track-tested 8-speed powerhouse
from Lexus

Designed, tested and refined on the world's most challenging racetracks, the Lexus IS F is a high-performance sport sedan designed to grab the eye, seduce the ear and stir the soul.

Its agressive exterior accompanies impeccable handling, intense speed and unlimited exhilaration. Inside you will find more than 400 horsepower from the most powerful gasoline engine Lexus has ever made.

You'll hear what's in store the instant you turn the ignition and bring the IS F to life. Its 5.0-liter, direct-injected V-8 engine delivers more than 350 foot-pounds of torque and 0-to-60 mph time of less than 4.9 seconds.

To keep the driver in sync with so much power, the IS F comes with the world's first eight-speed direct sport-shirt transmission with paddle shifters, upshifting within a tenth of a second. In addition, a new torque converter lockup control allows the engine's power to be directly relayed to the transmission in second through eighth gears, accelerating with the responsiveness of a manual transmission.

With its advanced shift control, the transmission if capable of very precise throttle "blips" on downshifts to help match the engine rpm to vehicle speed.

All the while, a specially tuned suspension delivers impeccable road feel. Drivers can enjoy all this in the comfort of front sport seats with large side bolsters.

Closer to the ground lie high-performance Brembo brakes designed to the specifications of the Lexus engineering team. The massive front disc brakes are up to the task of restraining the 19-inch forged aluminum alloy wheels manufactured by BBS exclusively for Lexus.

Along with a lower profile and wider stance, the rear of the IS F features quad exhaust tips.