2008 Lexus IS-F pricing announced

Toyota has released the official pricing info for the 2008 Lexus IS-F. The first ‘F’ badged Lexus will be arriving into dealers later in 2008 with a base MSRP of $56,000. Globally, Lexus hopes to sell 7,000 units next year, 5,500 of those are estimated to come from the U.S.

Powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine the Lexus IS-F produces 416 horsepower with a peak torque of 371 lb-ft. 0-60 comes in at 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 170mph.

The Lexus IS-F will go head-to-head with the 2008 BMW M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. The M3 is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine that produces 414 horsepower while the C 63 AMG is powered by a 6.3L V8 engine that produces 507 horsepower.

 

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Press Release:

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 IS F
01/11/2008

January 11, 2008 ““ Torrance, CA – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 IS F high-performance sport sedan. The IS F is the first production model to wear the new “F” badge and is the fastest Lexus production car ever built. The 2008 IS F launches onto the market carrying a base MSRP of $56,000.

The 2008 Lexus IS F is exclusively powered by a performance-tuned 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 416 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 5,200 rpm. With the implementation of a dual air intake system, high-flow cylinder heads with titanium intake valves designed by Yamaha, Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and Electrically controlled intake cam (VVT-iE) and other technological advancements, the engine outputs 83.2 hp per liter allowing the IS F to accelerate from 0 to 60 in a blistering 4.6 seconds and achieve a maximum track speed of 170 mph.

The IS F 5.0-liter engine is mated to the world’s first eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission with a quick and direct special lock up clutch and a control system that enables ultra-quick manual upshifts (0.1 seconds) and blips the throttle for precision downshifts. The driver can shift manually using either the console shifter or steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters when driving in either Drive mode (D) or Manual mode (M). The new transmission blends the performance characteristics of an automated manual-type transmission with the smoothness and refinement of a planetary-type automatic transmission, allowing the driver to choose between ultra-quick manual shifts for spirited performance driving and smooth automatic shifts when convenience and comfort are the top priorities.

Tested and tuned on some of the world’s most challenging racetracks including Nurburgring Nordschleife and Fuji Speedway, the IS F has been designed for ultimate performance. Although using the basic double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension configurations of the standard IS platform, the IS F benefits from a multitude of track-proven modifications that include increased spring and damper rates as well as larger-diameter stabilizer bars. The IS F also sits an inch lower and features suspension bushings and a calibrated Electric Power Steering (EPS) system tuned for a more direct feel.

In addition to the finely tuned suspension, a specially calibrated version of the advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system is equipped to provide superior handling dynamics and traction control. The IS F is also outfitted with a…
 

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