Boasting a V-8 engine and bodywork straight out of a tuner journal, the Lexus IS F ushered in a brand new period of efficiency at Toyota’s luxurious model in 2008. Now the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Efficiency seems to be to rekindle a few of that fireplace by bringing again V-8 energy.

The IS 500 is the primary F Sport Efficiency mannequin, sitting above the F Sport fashions, however beneath full-fat F fashions just like the RC F, within the Lexus hierarchy. So the IS 500 is not fairly a successor to the IS F, but it surely’s fairly shut.

Below the hood sits Lexus’ naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8, which produces 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque on this sedan. It drives the rear wheels by way of the identical 8-speed computerized transmission utilized in different IS variants.

The IS 500 suggestions the scales at 3,891 kilos, simply 143 kilos greater than a V-6 IS 350 F Sport, in response to Lexus. The automaker quotes 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds, with estimated gas financial system of 24 mpg freeway, however the firm would not point out a prime pace.

On the dealing with entrance, the IS 500 comes customary with the Dynamic Dealing with Package deal that is usually an extra-cost choice on rear-wheel drive IS F Sport fashions. It consists of adaptive suspension and a Torsen limited-slip differential, plus a laterally mounted Yamaha efficiency damper that strengthens the construction for low-speed consolation and high-speed agility and stability.

The V-8 sedan additionally will get bigger 14-inch entrance and 12.7-inch rear brake rotors than different IS fashions, and extra brake cooling.

It will not be as straightforward to identify an IS 500 as  it was to identify an IS F. Styling adjustments are pretty refined, together with a two-inch hood bulge, a lengthened entrance bumper and fenders (to make room for the V-8), model-specific Enkei 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust suggestions, and a rear lip spoiler.

Inside styling options carry over from the IS F Sport, that means the IS 500 will get an F Sport steering wheel, scuff plates, and pedals.

The 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Efficiency is scheduled to reach at dealerships this fall. Pricing can be introduced nearer to the on-sale date.