'08 Lexus IS F

The 2008 Lexus IS F model is the first Lexus high performance vehicle. It delivers traditional Lexus class and styling and outstanding handling. Lexus knows how to build quality vehicles that the public loves and the Lexus IS F is sure to be a winner in the high performance market.

The 2008 Lexus IS F is not just a first for Lexus, it is also a first for the world with its first ever eight speed automatic transmission. This revolutionary new transmission is a direct shift automatic transmission, which means that the driver can shift the car like a manual transmission if they choose.

The high performance car class will have to step it up a notch now that Lexus is in the game. Lexus is known for creating and building some of the finest automobiles I the world and now all that great quality is now in a super powerful sports car.

2008 Lexus IS F

If the Lexus IS series was designed to compete against the BMW 3 series, the 2008 Lexus IS-F has aggressively evened out the competition.

Unlike the other members of the IS series, this model is designed to deliver pure power – owing to its V8 engine capable of touching an incredible 416hp.

The vehicle's acceleration brings the car to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. An optional version is to have a lowered suspension model for better performance.

The engine is what attracts maximum attention about the 2008 Lexus IS-F. The 5 liter capacity V8 at 5200 rpm is capable of generating a 371 lb-ft torque. According to the concept, the top speed should be over 185mph. However, the version released in the U.S. has a limit of 165mph imposed on that parameter.