Choosing a car is about more than finding something to take you from point A to point B. It’s also about finding the right vehicle to define yourself and to represent your persona on the open road. And that includes a car’s styling, as well as its engine and functionality. But the first-ever Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance makes that process easy. Sophisticated, powerful, and fast, the Lexus IS 500 looks amazing—and drives like a dream. To prove it, we’ve highlighted some of the Lexus IS 500’s coolest features, giving you a chance to peek under the hood and kick the tires without even stepping on the lot. Read on, see what’s up, then hit the Lexus website to learn even more.
Roaring Four
With a premium quad exhaust system to set the industry standard, the Lexus IS 500 is an agile performance vehicle that roars with power. The split, two-muffler design expels exhaust efficiently and reduces the weight of your vehicle for a lighter, smoother ride.
Stylish Lines
The most powerful IS model to date, the new Lexus IS 500 also boasts futuristic styling, including a sculpted, elevated hood and angled headlights to create an aggressive silhouette that hints at its muscular 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine lurking just inside. That means every time you’re on the road, you—and your ride—will be impossible to miss.
Refined Power
Get ready to rev up an engine that’s loud enough for the whole block to hear. With 472 horsepower at 7,100 rpm and 395 lb-ft of torque*, the Lexus IS 500 goes from 0-60 MPH in 4.40** seconds and sounds good doing it. That combination of performance and style, means the Lexus IS 500 is just as cool as it is fast. Along with that massive power under the hood, this car runs strong, reliable, and smooth every time you start it up.
*Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease.
**AMCI Testing Certified. Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers.
