At the other end of the Atlantic, Lexus puts on the V8
With the restyling of the IS sedan, Lexus reveals the return of the V8 5.0 under the hood of the sedan.But you can imagine, it will not be for European customers. Do not look for a competitor to ...
30/09/2022
With the restyling of the IS sedan, Lexus reveals the return of the V8 5.0 under the hood of the sedan.But you can imagine, it will not be for European customers.
Do not look for a competitor at the BMW M3, the Mercedes C63 AMG or the Audi RS4 in Lexus, there is no.Or in any case not in Europe, since the Japanese brand unveils the IS 500 F Sport Performance in the United States, in a crucial market for Lexus which makes the largest of its world sales there.
A hybrid four -cylinder for Europe, a V8 on the other side of the Atlantic.A return of the eight cylinder on the almost surprising IS while the entire automotive production widens their heads to find money in order to invest in hybrid and electric vehicles.
However, it should be noted that it is not (yet) a real is f.It is an intermediate step which still develops 478 hp and 535 Nm on the rear wheels.This IS 500 F is not in lace with a torsen type self -locking rear differential, specific suspensions provided by Yamaha.
Surprisingly, Lexus would not intend to stop there since the brand already talks about higher performance with the F model, which would not yet be buried.The Germans will therefore have a Japanese competitor in the country of Uncle Sam.