LEXUS ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE FIGURES FOR IS F
Lexus Australia has announced performance figures for its IS F performance sedan, due for Australian launch in November.
The IS F, derived from the IS Line of vehicles, features an all-new 5.0-litre V8 engine, an 8-speed Sport Direct Shift transmission and a raft of technical and performance upgrades.
Tested extensively at Japan's infamous Fuji Speedway, the IS F is the first performance-orientated model for the marque.
The IS F's key performance figures include:
- 311kW of power at 6600rpm
- 505Nm of torque at 5200rpm
- 6800rpm redline
- Fuel economy of 11.4 litres/100km
- 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.8 seconds
Lexus chief executive John Roca described the IS F as an extremely important vehicle for Lexus.
"The arrival of the IS F later this year will signal a new beginning for the Lexus brand," he said.
"Lexus now has a halo car in the IS F and as a consequence, we will attract a wider and younger customer base.
"The IS F is most certainly a hero car for the brand, and we fully expect it to stimulate sales of the IS 250.
"It's a very exciting time for us. Lexus will very soon have a complete IS range, including the new IS 250, IS F and IS Convertible.
"The IS range will become pivotal to our continued success in Australia."
Well I like it, but suspect it'll be well out of my price range.
