The Lexus IS-F Now Available To All

In April of 2008, Lexus launched their IS-F on the UK market, with only 150 vehicles available. And now anyone can get one – if you have a spare 50k laying around.

But oh, how that 50k would be worth spending! 0 – 60 in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 168mph coming from a 5 litre V8 engine. Sheer power wrapped in a complete beast of a shell that displays power as well as beauty, that commands attention and leavers on-lookers in awe.
This high tech sports saloon offering from Lexus sports an ‘F’ which could easily stand for ‘finesse’ or ‘flair’ but actually represents ‘Fuji’ – as in the Fuji Speedway – home of Toyota and Lexus testing facilities.

Smoked alloy wheel trims on chunky tyres are a distinguishing feature of the new Lexus as is the raised bonnet which is made extra long to account for such a monster of an engine and the deeper bumpers make it look like it sits that much lower.

To balance out the longer bonnet, the rear overhang has been slightly extended and complimented by an overall wedge shape and wraparound LED taillights and four tailpipes making this car stand out on the road as a car of class and uniqueness.

The internal aspect to this Lexus is as flash as you would expect it to be without becoming ostentatious. A mixture of the metallic-effect centre console, silver carbon-fibre effect gearshift surround and perforated and smooth black leather trim all marry up to make this a car you won’t want to get out of – particularly once you have sat in the seats!

With larger bolsters than any other Lexus, each front seat has no less than eight different adjustments to give you the optimum driving position. The steering column adjusts to suit and a keyless stop start simply adds to the feeling that Lexus want you to sit back and enjoy the ride while you listen to the Mark Levinson audio system with its 6 CD auto changer through 14 surround sound speakers.