Lexus IS 500
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Lexus IS 500: The V8 Sport Sedan Surprise
The IS 500 F Sport Performance crams a naturally aspirated V8 into the compact IS sedan, creating a characterful muscle-sedan.
Introduced in 2022, the IS 500 F Sport Performance is a special high-performance version of the compact IS sedan. It shoehorns the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 from the RC F and GS F, producing around 472 horsepower, into the smaller IS body.
The result is an old-school, rear-drive V8 sport sedan with a glorious soundtrack and strong straight-line performance, a rare offering in an age of turbocharged and electrified rivals. It blends muscle-car character with Lexus reliability.
The IS 500 has become a cult favorite among enthusiasts who crave naturally aspirated V8 power in a compact, usable sedan.
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The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a compact sedan with a 472-hp, 5.0-liter V8. It ran from the 2022 to the 2025 model year, wore a raised hood and stacked exhaust tips, and bowed out with a 500-car Ultimate Edition. The IS is now V6 only.