{"id":43876,"date":"2011-09-13T15:50:13","date_gmt":"2011-09-13T14:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gtspirit.com\/?p=43876"},"modified":"2015-08-26T13:23:45","modified_gmt":"2015-08-26T11:23:45","slug":"iaa-2011-2012-lexus-is-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/2011\/09\/13\/iaa-2011-2012-lexus-is-f\/","title":{"rendered":"IAA 2011: 2012 Lexus IS-F"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IAA<\/p>\n

Japanese car maker Lexus showed the upgraded 2012 Lexus IS-F at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011<\/a>. This marks the third update to the IS-F in three years, which display the Japanese commitment to continuous improvement.<\/p>\n

The upgrade for the European and Australian market was announced<\/a> back in August and consists out of a suspension update, with stronger stabilizer bars, new bearings, new shock absorbers, and a revised suspension geometry. These upgrades results in a better and more dynamic driving experience, less body roll, and improved comfort. <\/p>\n

The Lexus IS-F is powered by a 5.0 liter V8 which provides 423 horsepower and 505Nm of torque. The power is transferred to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The powerful long distance cruiser is able to accelerate from standstill to 100km\/h in 4.7 seconds. The electronically limited top speed is 270km\/h, which is still 20km\/h more than its German rivals. <\/p>\n

In addition to the chassis improvements, two new options are available for the IS-F, including a set of 19 inch BBS wheels in a ten-spoke design exclusive for the US and Europe, and two-tone leather sport seats.<\/p>\n

For an extensive review and photo shoot check out our road test of the Lexus IS-F<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n