Lexus’ Idea of Fun – the 2011 Lexus IS F
Watch out, BMW M3 and Audi RS4. The Lexus IS F has your taillights in its LED headlamps, and the IS F is closing the distance fast.Lexus did its homework. Its first high-performance sedan, the IS F, competes on par in its prestigious class. Fans will be elated, but shoppers should know that the IS F is not the same type of sedan as its older competitors. The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Lexus IS F may post similar performance figures, but they drive completely differently. In the end, it’s a matter of preference. But we caution thoroughbred automotive aficionados to shop the competition for a less inhibited driving experience.
The recipe is simple: take a walloping engine – a 5.0-liter V8, in this case – stuff it in a lightweight frame, revamp the suspension, and give the car a plethora of driving aids. That is how one concocts a Lexus IS F. The IS F is a strong segment contender, but it lacks the mechanical refinement of more experienced rivals. Maximum horsepower kicks in far too late, and the engine can easily overpower the wheels. Nonetheless, a superb adjustable suspension and lightning-quick transmission, with shifts elapsing in one-tenths of a second, offset the inequalities. Unfortunately, the myriad of driver aids – a torque-sensing rear differential, brake override system, automatically adjustable suspension and automatic gearbox – dilute the purity of the driving experience. The Lexus IS F does such a phenomenal job driving itself that human drivers may feel unneeded.
In typical Lexus fashion, the interior is flawlessly executed. It has a clean, sleek appearance, pleasant for all occasions, and the controls are easy to operate. Whether audiophile, technophile or just La-Z Boy lover, the IS F has something for you. However, room for all four passengers is quite limited.
The Lexus IS F may be closely trailing its European competitors, but trailing it still is.
Details:
Engine: 5.0-liter V8
Horsepower & Torque: 416 hp, 371 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: eight-speed shiftable three-mode automatic.
Fuel Economy: 16/23/18 mpg
0-60 Time: 4.6 seconds
Top Speed: 168 mph (electronically limited)
MSRP: $59,760
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