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2008 Lexus IS F
$56,000 - $56,000Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
Lexus has a well-founded reputation for building solid, quiet, reliable luxury cars that, while not dull, are by no means adventuresome. Apparently, the company has gotten bored with the status quo and has upped the ante considerably with the 2008...
What’s new in the 2008 model?
The IS F, new for 2008, is the first performance car to come from Lexus and thus the first to wear the "F" label. It is the big, bad brother of the...

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EPA Classification: Sub-Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 5.0L/303
Fuel System: DI/SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 416 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 371 @ 5200
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.60
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.72
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.46
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.18
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.94
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 23
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3780
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.2 x 1.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6 x 1.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 225/40YR19
Rear Tire Size: 255/35YR19
Spare Tire Size: T135/70MR18
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 x 9.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 13.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.91
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 33.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9
Wheelbase (in): 107.5
Length, Overall (in): 183.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.5
Height, Overall (in): 55.7
Track Width, Front (in): 61.4
Track Width, Rear (in): 59.6
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 13.3
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume (ft³): 85.7
Front Head Room (in): 37.2
Front Leg Room (in): 43.9
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.4
Front Hip Room (in): 54.1
Second Head Room (in): 36.7
Second Leg Room (in): 30.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 52.7
Second Hip Room (in): 53.7
Vehicle Name: Lexus IS F
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
Pricing
This model has 1 different trims.
MSRP
$56,000
Invoice
$49,840
Description
5.0L/303, 416 @ 6600, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 1 different trims.
City
16 MPG
Hwy
23 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
5.0L/303, 416 @ 6600, Automatic
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