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Buzz Garage: Lexus IS-F

Posted: Dec 27, 2007

Lexus has never really been viewed as a high-performance auto maker that would compete with the likes of BMW’s ‘M’ models or Mercedes’ AMG. But at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, Lexus made a statement by revealing the IS-F as the first vehicle of the company’s high-performance F-Sport lineup. The ‘F’ badge, which stands for Fuji Speedway, will find its way on the GS sedan after the market debut of the Lexus IS-F.

Powered by a 5.0L direct-injection V8 engine, the Lexus IS-F produces 416 horsepower with a peak torque of 371 lb-ft. 0-62 comes in at 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 200mph. Lexus is also rumored to be working on a lighter and faster IS-F model dubbed the IS-F/R. Power for the IS-F/R is expected to come from a 5.0 liter V8 engine that pumps out 429 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Weight is expected to be dropped by 220 pounds through the use of some carbon fiber on the body along with a stripped down interior.

The Lexus IS-F went on sale in Japan on December 25th with a starting price of 7.66 million ($65,742). Globally, Lexus hopes to sell 7,000 units next year, 5,500 of those are estimated to come from the U.S. Pricing for the U.S. Lexus IS-F comes in at $56,000.

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Posts on the Lexus IS-F:

04-20-2009: Rumor: Lexus IS-F Evolution coming in summer 2010
11-05-2008: Ventross reduces weight on the Lexus IS-F
08-27-2008: Lexus IS Convertible coming next year, lightweight IS-F in the works
05-09-2008: Video: Mercedes C63 AMG vs BMW M3 vs Lexus IS-F face-off
05-08-2008: Spy Shots and Video: Lexus IS-F/R spotted at the Nurburgring?
04-15-2007: Poll: What would you buy? Mercedes C63 AMG, BMW M3 Sedan or the Lexus IS-F
04-04-2008: Video: Mercedes C63 AMG vs Lexus IS-F vs BMW M3 Sedan
03-05-2008: Fifth Gear: Tiff Needell test drives the Lexus IS-F
01-29-2008: Would you rather buy – the cheaper BMW M3 Sedan or the Lexus IS-F?
01-11-2008: 2008 Lexus IS-F pricing announced
12-17-2007: Lexus takes IS-F to the track to earn some credibility
12-12-2007: Japan Rumor: Is Lexus working on an IS-F/R?
11-16-2007: LA Auto Show: Lexus IS-F by Five Axis
11-12-2007: Lexus: BMW M3 provided benchmark for Lexus IS-F
11-05-2007: Lexus IS-F sets precedent for future F-models
11-05-2007: Brand Spankin’ New Images: Lexus IS-F
10-11-2007: Video: Lexus IS-F tears up the Fuji Speedway
10-08-2007: Lexus IS-F coming to the U.S. in February
10-04-2007: Officially Official: Lexus IS-F launches in Japan
10-02-2007: Have $68,000? Spend it on the Nieman Marcus Lexus IS-F
10-01-2007: Lexus IS-F website launched
09-28-2007: Lexus IS-F hybrid and a plug-in model on the way?
09-26-2007: Video: Lexus IS-F burns some serious rubber
08-20-2007: Brand Spankin’ New Images: Lexus IS-F in Pearl White
04-13-2007: Brembo wins contract for Lexus IS-F 350 brakes