The spec sheet more than grants it performance car status, based on the proven rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS platform, it will feature a performance-tuned 5.0-litre V8 engine, expected to produce approximately 300kW and more than 470Nm of torque.The gearbox is something else altogether as the IS-F will premier the world’s first eight-speed (yes, eight) direct sport-shift transmission, able to change gears in 0.1 seconds - a mere 0.05 seconds slower than gear changes in a Formula One car. This should send the IS-F to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds from a standing start - although the all important top speed is currently unknown - with eight gears to run out, it will certainly be impressive.
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