2009 Lexus IS 250
2009 Lexus IS F – Click above for high-res gallery
The Lexus IS F is the sole Japanese contender in a crowd of compact high-performance sport sedans. Boasting a full complement of performance upgrades, including a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, the 416-horsepower sedan blasts to 60 mph in well under five seconds. But the stats only tell part of the tale. Do the sum of the IS F's parts make it a contender against the best from Germany and America? Let's find out.
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2009 Lexus IS F – Click above for high-res gallery
The Lexus IS F is the sole Japanese contender in a crowd of compact high-performance sport sedans. Boasting a full complement of performance upgrades, including a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, the 416-horsepower sedan blasts to 60 mph in well under five seconds. But the stats only tell part of the tale. Do the sum of the IS F's parts make it a contender against the best from Germany and America? Let's find out.
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Retail Price
$31,305 - $34,935
MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine | 2.5L V-6 |
MPG | Up to 20 city / 26 highway |
Seating | 5 Passengers |
Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD, 6-spd w/OD |
Power | 204 @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | all wheel, rear-wheel |
Curb Weight | 3,455 - 3,651 lbs |
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