Japanese manufacturer Lexus is returning a 5.0-liter V8 engine, but this time with 479 hp. The engine is built into the new Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance model.
The new model is a response to the BMW 3 Series. It is more powerful than the IS 350 V6 model but also lighter by 65 kilograms. The IS 500 F Sport Performance has wider fenders, quad-exhaust tailpipes and a pronouncedly convex bonnet.
The new 5.0-liter engine produces 472 hp (7,100 rpm) and 395 lb-ft (536 Nm) of torque at 4,800 rpm, which will surely appeal to fans of sports sedans. Accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The IS 500 F comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, adaptive suspension, Torsen limited-slip differential and 19-inch wheels.
The IS 500 F Sport Performance will go on sale at the end of the year when the price will be known but also in what colors the car will be available.
New Lexus RC F. From its muscular stance and redesigned available Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps and taillamps, to its driver-inspired cabin including aggressively styled high-back sport seats, the Lexus RC F is even more stirring inside and out.
With various aerodynamic elements, from the carbon fiber front spoiler and RC F GT3–inspired rear wing to the flat-panel undercarriage and more, the RC F Track Edition was designed specifically to channel air in a way that optimizes performance. After countless hours of working with the RC F GT3 development team, Lexus engineers found the perfect balance that increases downforce while simultaneously reducing the drag coefficient.
Complementing its exclusively available Matte Nebula Gray exterior, you’ll find bold Circuit Red Alcantara® interior trim with Red Carbon Fiber ornamentation. The driver-centric cockpit in the RC F Track Edition also features an LFA-inspired instrument panel and bolstered high-back sport seats for even more comfort during high-G turns. In addition to a carbon fiber roof that helps lower its center of gravity, it features a more daring front fascia with an exclusive carbon fiber hood.
Featured on every RC F, new Launch Control is a key component of the vehicle’s lightning-fast acceleration off the line. This track-ready technology seamlessly allows the driver to hold the optimal rpm for launch. The throttle control within this sophisticated system helps eliminate wheelspin and maximize grip, propelling the vehicle virtually instantaneously.
Adding to its aggressive design, you’ll find lightweight forged alloy wheels and red brake calipers with 14.9-inch front and rear carbon-ceramic brake discs. These exclusive discs are significantly lighter than traditional cast-iron ones, reducing unsprung weight and increasing responsiveness.
Experience a more powerful 472-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 and eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission with Manual-mode torque converter lockup in gears two through eight. Taking the high-performance RC F to the extreme, the RC F Track Edition accelerates from 0–60 mph in a mere 3.96 seconds.
The more potent 472-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 is not only the largest engine in its class, it’s also the most powerful Lexus V8 ever. An unprecedented feat of precision engineering, the RC F delivers enhanced torque, added responsiveness and an updated differential gear ratio for lightning-fast acceleration. Making its V8 even more stirring, the RC F emits a throaty, specially tuned intake and exhaust note as it screams to its impressive 7,300-rpm redline.
