IS 500 F Sport Performance
The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance features naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter 2UR-GSE V8 engine producing 472 horsepower (352 kW) at 7100 RPM with 395 pound-feet (536 Newton-meters) torque at 4800 RPM through eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive achieving 4.4-second 0-60 mph acceleration and 149-mph (240-kilometer-per-hour) top speed representing ultimate naturally-aspirated V8 sports sedan with distinctive exhaust note and characteristic linear power delivery featuring comprehensive F Sport equipment including adaptive variable suspension and Torsen limited-slip differential providing genuine sports sedan dynamics with aggressive styling including distinctive stacked quad exhaust outlets and widened fenders establishing Japanese manufacturer performance credentials with proven reliability and sophisticated engineering delivering daily usability with genuine performance capability representing final naturally-aspirated V8 sport sedan in era of turbocharged and hybrid powertrains establishing significant automotive achievement with characteristic Lexus refinement.
IS 500 F Sport Performance launched 2022 represents Lexus ultimate naturally-aspirated sport sedan establishing enhanced IS platform with legendary 2UR-GSE V8 from RC F and GS F competing against German turbocharged sport sedans establishing Japanese manufacturer performance credentials with distinctive naturally-aspirated V8 character and proven reliability continuing production representing strong enthusiast following for genuine V8 performance and characteristic Lexus quality establishing modern interpretation of traditional sport sedan formula with sophisticated rear-wheel-drive dynamics and comprehensive technology integration representing significant Lexus F Sport development with proven powertrain and refined chassis dynamics establishing contemporary performance benchmark with practical daily usability and characteristic Japanese engineering excellence continuing Lexus performance tradition with sophisticated execution and proven reliability representing ultimate expression of naturally-aspirated V8 sport sedan with genuine performance capability and characteristic refinement establishing enduring automotive significance as final naturally-aspirated V8 compact sport sedan.