2008 Lexus IS-F 400HP V8

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Much of the development of the new IS-F took place at Fuji Speedway and the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Japan. The IS-F is based on the proven rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS, which is equipped with a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. As well as the IS performs, Lexus engineers demanded much more of the all-new IS-F. The result is a performance tuned 5.0-liter V8 engine, topped with specially engineered heads fed by a two-stage intake system, that produces 400-plus horsepower and more than 350 ft.-lbs. of torque. The all-new IS-F is equipped with engine-oil and transmission-fluid coolers for high-speed performance and a cylinder head-scavenging oil pump for high g-force driving.

The IS-F engine is mated to the world's first eight-speed direct sport-shift transmission. A new torque-converter lock-up control was developed that allows for a direct, crisp gear change through the constant lock-up of the torque converter in second through eighth gears. In Drive mode, the IS-F transmission performs with great smoothness, and the torque converter allows for great launch ability for fast standing-start acceleration that will register a zero-to-60 time in less than 4.9 seconds.

This unique transmission also features an advanced Manual mode. A pair of paddles located within a fingertip's reach behind the steering wheel enables the driver to make ultra-fast up-shift gear changes within a tenth of a second. Downshifts are accompanied by automated and incredibly precise throttle blips to match engine RPM to vehicle speed.

The impressive acceleration achieved by the IS-F requires it be equipped with heavy-duty Brembo brakes designed to the specifications of the Lexus engineering team. Huge, 14.2-inch cross-drilled front discs are gripped by rigid, powerful six-piston aluminum calipers, while 13.6-inch rear cross-drilled discs feature two-piston calipers. High-friction brake pads are equipped on all four wheels. The brakes are finished with the Lexus name displayed on the calipers, a first for a Lexus production vehicle.

The IS-F features custom-designed 19-inch forged alloy wheels as standard. The wheels were built to Lexus specifications by BBS and are surrounded by high-performance sport tires.

The attention to performance also extends to a modified suspension that lowers the entire car by more than a half-inch when compared to the base IS, and one full inch when compared to IS models equipped with 18-inch wheels. This specially modified suspension allows for an exciting and energetic drive, whether on a race track or the streets.

The IS-F features an all-new three-mode version of Lexus' Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system. In addition to the Normal mode, the new VDIM features a Sport mode that allows the driver to push the car even further before its braking-, throttle- and steering-control systems kick in. The third VDIM system mode is Off, which allows the driver to push the IS-F to its ultimate level of handling performance.

The attention to performance is complemented by modified styling cues that differentiate the IS-F from the standard IS. Lexus engineers provided the IS-F with a dual-exhaust system and quad-tail pipes, wider front fenders, and a larger grille and rear spoiler. Both the hood and lower intake were enlarged to accommodate and cool the V8 engine.

Like the exterior, the interior of the IS-F receives unique styling with aluminized composite trim and special surface treatments. The instrument panel includes an oil-temperature gauge and shift indicator-lights, while the "F" logo is showcased on the steering wheel and rear-center console.

In addition to the usual Lexus standards of comfort and convenience, the interior of the IS-F features specially shaped and trimmed seats, which hold the driver comfortably and securely in place. The special sport seats are available in black or a unique high-contrast white and black trim.

"The intent of creating the IS-F was not to be a competitor to other performance-sport sedans," said Carter. "Rather, the goal was to create a true performance sedan in a uniquely Lexus way-one that is totally authentic with a unique interpretation of raw driving thrill at all speeds and provides a whole new definition of 'usable power.'"

The IS-F will arrive at Lexus dealerships in early 2008.


* Powertrain
o Engine: 5.0 Liter V8
o Estimated Horsepower: More than 400
o Estimated Torque: More than 350 lb.-ft.
o Transmission: Eight-speed direct paddle sport shift gear box
* Brakes
o Large diameter cross-drilled discs
o Front/Rear: 14.2 inches/13.6 inches
o Opposed aluminum calipers
o Front/Rear: Six piston/two piston
* Wheels
o Forged aluminum wheels
o Front: 225/40R19 (19 x8)
o Rear: 255/35R19 (19 x 9)
* Performance
o 0-60 MPH Acceleration: Under 4.9 seconds
o Fuel Economy: TBD
o Emissions Rating: ULEV II
* Dimensions (inches)
o Overall Length: 183.5
o Overall Width: 71.5
o Overall Height: 55.5
o Wheelbase: 107.5

Lol, I'll be first to mention... Doesn't the first image look photoshopped??? Or the paint just looks that crazy good? =P

^ It's the actual color.

Very, very hot OEM wheels.

Okay let's drop the motor/tranny/brakes/wheels on to my car haha...

F*ck Just give me the damn car haha..

love it........... pure ecstasy.

the interior is just stunning...chrome paddle shifters, no bling overlooked lol

Front just looks awkard...I think the M3 will look better...

according to the spedo if there was no limiter it could race in nascar....lol!

what a sexy car.

^ It's the actual color.


Thumbs up in my book then. Looks intense! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Very nice car. My only gripe is those stacked exhaust pipes. They look gay!;)

Damn looking at these pictures again this thing is pure sex. Although one thing I could do without is that weird side molding....looks like engine venting...iono :D

Very nice car. My only gripe is those stacked exhaust pipes. They look gay!;)

Oh sweet, then it won't be wierd when I make love to that sexy IS-F :lol: :clap: :naughty:

I didn't mean it in that context. Some of you people are incorrigible!:rolleyes:

Very nice car. My only gripe is those stacked exhaust pipes. They look gay!;)

that explains the big buldge on the hood...:eek:

i think they're trying to make it look like a pipe organ

I LOVE THAT CAR, wan to see it go aganist the M3...i knew toyota had it in them

Lol, I'll be first to mention... Doesn't the first image look photoshopped??? Or the paint just looks that crazy good? =P

Lexus couldn't even get the color right in the official pictures. :thumbdown

Here are some much better shots of the car @ Detroit Auto Show.

http://toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174127

is this car going to be awd fwd rwd any idea i read the review quickly but didn't see is???how about an approximate price??

let me be the first to ask...where can I get the "F" badge...would like to stick it on a civic.

Thats a fricken sweet car, i'd love to drive one!

i saw the is f as the chicago auto show. it looks good in the pics but even better in person. this car is amazing:whatwhat:

^ Starting prices will go up for $50,000+. It'll be RWD.

I know I'll probably take some crap for saying this, but 400 HP won't cut it for very long in this segment. The upcoming M3 and CTS-V will both sport 500 HP or more. Perhaps the IS-F will undercut them by a few thousand dollars in price though, I am not sure.

so...they couldn't just squeeze 20 extra hp from the 4.6? It better be pumping OVER 400hp. Perhaps they are saving the higher tuned version for the GS.

I know I'll probably take some crap for saying this, but 400 HP won't cut it for very long in this segment. The upcoming M3 and CTS-V will both sport 500 HP or more. Perhaps the IS-F will undercut them by a few thousand dollars in price though, I am not sure.

The Is-F is "Minimum" 400hp. More likely 425+., 350+ft/lbs
The 2007 RS4 has 420hp, 317ft/lbs, and weighs more than the Is-f
The next M3 will not have 500hp.....from what I seem to be hearing they are struggling to get some good numbers, and also having trouble beating the e46 on the track.

Is-f will start around $50,000, M3 probably around $65,000 and the Rs-4 around $66,000

IS-F FTW

The Is-F is "Minimum" 400hp. More likely 425+., 350+ft/lbs
The 2007 RS4 has 420hp, 317ft/lbs, and weighs more than the Is-f
The next M3 will not have 500hp.....from what I seem to be hearing they are struggling to get some good numbers, and also having trouble beating the e46 on the track.

Is-f will start around $50,000, M3 probably around $65,000 and the Rs-4 around $66,000

IS-F FTW

I would not go as far as saying the IS-F will be quicker and faster than the E92 M3.

I strongly doubt the E92 M3 is having problems beating E46 M3 simply because the E92 335i Twin Turbo is running slightly slower lap times than the E46 M3 at the Nurburbring with 300 HP without any M-treatment. This shows how serious M division will be on making the new M3 a monster. BMW has been doing it for many years. There are rumors that the M3 will easily rev over 9000 rpm, which will have the same block as the 5 liter V10 in M5, which is built in the same factory where BMW builds it's F1 race car 5.0 Liter V10.

Having said that, an M3 with a 5.0 liter V8 producing close to 500 HP should have no problems beating an E46 M3 and M3 CSL lap times. They are actually going after Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo times. Another big advantage to the M3 will be that it will have a 6 speed manual and a 7 speed SMG transmission available while IS-F will be available with a traditional 8 speed automatic transmission.

BMW is keeping a tight lid on the engine stats of the new M3 for a reason just to keep all other manufacturer guessing on what will be BMW's next move?

The next M3 won't have anything close to 500hp. Doing so would cannabilize the sales of other M models, and would undermine BMW's own 5.0L V10.

The target for the near luxury, high performance market is around 420-450hp.

Also keep in mind, even though the RS4 has a good amount of horsepower, the IS350 still matches its real world acceleration performance with a 3.5L V6 and an automatic. Still, the RS4 is a great performer, and looker.

I would not go as far as saying the IS-F will be quicker and faster than the E92 M3.

I strongly doubt the E92 M3 is having problems beating E46 M3 simply because the E92 335i Twin Turbo is running slightly slower lap times than the E46 M3 at the Nurburbring with 300 HP without any M-treatment. This shows how serious M division will be on making the new M3 a monster. BMW has been doing it for many years. There are rumors that the M3 will easily rev over 9000 rpm, which will have the same block as the 5 liter V10 in M5, which is built in the same factory where BMW builds it's F1 race car 5.0 Liter V10.

Having said that, an M3 with a 5.0 liter V8 producing close to 500 HP should have no problems beating an E46 M3 and M3 CSL lap times. They are actually going after Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo times. Another big advantage to the M3 will be that it will have a 6 speed manual and a 7 speed SMG transmission available while IS-F will be available with a traditional 8 speed automatic transmission.

BMW is keeping a tight lid on the engine stats of the new M3 for a reason just to keep all other manufacturer guessing on what will be BMW's next move?
Its 420~430hp from a 4.0, and probably the more hardcore CSL version is the one going against 911's. If anything the upcomming Mercedes C63 will have 500hp. Things arent really looking good for the IS since the cats of this segment have more power and less weight.



On the other note, the UZ motor in the IS-F will make a great Supra swap!

On the other note, the UZ motor in the IS-F will make a great Supra swap!

It's an open deck UR motor, not UZ.

Does anybody know if the rims on that Lexus would fit on a 2007 Camry ? :)

^ Hardly doubt it.

Also, the new M3 will sport a V8.
We've been anticipating the E92 coupe/E93 cabrio M3 since before the latest M5 was released. It gets four-fifths of the M5's V-10, a 4.0 liter that'll produce about 410 hp horses and propel the car to 62 mph in less than five seconds. With a full manual gearboxes now available in the M5, the same should be true for the M3, although BMW has hinted it would abandon it current sequential manual gearbox for DSG. The M3 coupe hits German showrooms in October and goes on sale soon afterward here in the states.

Does anybody know if the rims on that Lexus would fit on a 2007 Camry ? :)

sure, do you have 5 grand lying around? :D

Also keep in mind, even though the RS4 has a good amount of horsepower, the IS350 still matches its real world acceleration performance with a 3.5L V6 and an automatic. Still, the RS4 is a great performer, and looker.

I am sure are confusing the S4 with the RS4. They both use the same engine block, but the RS4 is the successor that was strung out more and puts out 415 HP from 4.2 liter while the S4 produces 340 HP from the same 4.2 liter V8.

Having said that, the S4 could not even compete with the E46 M3 with 1 liter more displacement and 2 more cylinders and forced Audi to go back to the drawing board to develop the RS4. The RS4 actually runs faster around the race track than an E46 M3.

S4 runs 13.7 - 14.0, which might be equal or slower than the IS350. However, Audi RS4 are capable of running high-12s bone stock, which is about a full second quicker than the IS350, and half a second quicker than the E46 M3.

Right, I did mean S4, not RS4. The RS4 gets to 60 in 4.5s according to Motor Trend and 1/4 mile in 13.0s, while C&D achieved 4.6s and 13.2s in 1/4 mile. The best test of the IS350 gets 4.9s to 60mph and 13.5s in 1/4 mile at Road and Track. Still, not bad.

The IS-F will have some stiff competition, especially from the new M3.

sure, do you have 5 grand lying around? :D
You can get some better looking Volks HRE's or BBS' for half that price.

Volks are more bang for the buck.

You can get some better looking Volks HRE's or BBS' for half that price.

Word.

Here are my photos of the IS-F. Around #15, the quality gets better. Can't wait to get this car. I have the IS350, and I think getting 100+ more HP, plus BBS & Brembo & nice seats for 10k more is the deal of the decade.

Dave

http://www.taxicabs.com/autoshow/chicago2007/Lexus/IS-F/

I'm eager to see what TRD will unveil for the 5.0 liter UR. They alraedy have a prototype roots blower kit for the tundra, dont see why not for this. Plus, if you really got the $$, could swap in the UR from the Tundra's bottomend and have urself a stroker. Would lower the redline, but sure if you fit in lighter rods and valvetrain mods, itd be worth it. Again, $$, but just something to talk about.

looks nice, but i hope they have a 2 dr version! HAWT!

Isnt that blue color used to be a factory option for the Supra?

Isnt that blue color used to be a factory option for the Supra?

Royal Sapphire is the color ur looking for. There is some resemblance though. Good eye.:thumbup:

Hotness.

Good times at Toyota/Lexus indeed, can't wait for a magazine road test and comparo.

You can get some better looking Volks HRE's or BBS' for half that price.

cheaper, yes. i dunno about better looking. those Are BBS!