The IS F was the car that started the Lexus F program: a compact sedan carrying the 416-hp 5.0-liter 2UR-GSE V8 and an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift gearbox, developed under chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi. Built in modest numbers through 2014, it established the naturally aspirated V8 formula that the RC F and GS F would inherit. Clean, unmodified examples have become quietly collectible.
Specifications
| Year | 2012 |
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| Make | Lexus |
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| Model | IS F |
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| Engine | 5L V8 |
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| Horsepower | 416 hp |
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| Torque | 371 lb-ft |
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| 0-60 mph | 4.6 sec |
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| Top Speed | 170 mph |
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| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
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| Drivetrain | RWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 16 / 23 |
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| Original MSRP | $62,000 |
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Lexus IS F by year