New 2021 Lexus IS Sedan & V8 IS500

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https://pressroom.lexus.com/2022-lex...f-distinction/

• 5.0L V8 delivers 472 hp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque
• Exclusive Incognito – All-new to the Lexus color palette
• Unique two-tone Black & Gray Ultrasuede® trimmed seats, door accents, and center console
• 19-inch seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS® wheels
• Unique serialized Launch Edition badge included

SEBRING, Fla. (March 19, 2021) – Hot on the heels of last month’s IS 500 F SPORT Performance world premiere, Lexus is proud to unveil the 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition. Only 500 serialized vehicles will be produced, and it will be sold exclusively in North America.

The IS 500 Launch Edition will be powered by the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine introduced in the standard IS 500. Generating 472 hp at 7,100 rpm and 395 lb.-ft of peak torque at 4,800 rpm, this engine offers the linear acceleration and V8 muscle that driving enthusiasts crave. However, buyers that desire additional distinction will find numerous interior and exterior enhancements in the IS 500 Launch Edition.

Standing apart from the standard IS 500, the 2022 IS 500 Launch Edition interior builds upon Takumi craftsmanship with elevated interior materials, including sporty two-tone Black & Gray Ultrasuede® trimmed front and rear seats, door accents, and center console. Additionally, the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel receives unique silver ash wood treatment with black F SPORT Performance badging, and the interior will be appointed with a serialized Launch Edition badge to further highlight the vehicle’s exclusivity. Moreover, the F SPORT combination instrumentation meter has been updated with an exclusive Launch Edition startup animation to further set this model apart from the standard IS 500.

Outside, the IS 500 Launch Edition is sure to turn heads with standard 19-inch split-seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS® wheels from the IS F SPORT Dynamic Handling Package. Not only are they impressive looking, the 19-inch BBS® wheels are approximately 4 pounds lighter per wheel compared to the standard 19-inch IS F SPORT wheel. The vehicle will be sold exclusively in Incognito, an all-new color for the Lexus lineup.

More information regarding MSRP and available options will be made available closer to launch. The 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance and IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition are expected to arrive in dealerships later this Fall.

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https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...stest-selling/

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...stest-selling/

I think this shows nothing. It is a supply and demand issue. If they increased supply a lot then they would sit on the lots longer. For the C8, it was literally a supply issue because production was stopped twice due to a strike and parts delays in the supply chain, if I remember correctly.

Looking at the production numbers for Lexus sedans, the numbers aren’t impressive. This fast turnover could be a combination of factors, such as the following: Lexus and dealerships anticipating low volume due to the pandemic, so they are stocking conservatively; the IS got a refresh, which always boosts sales initially; and the BMW 3/4 series wasn’t exactly a hit, so maybe Lexus is absorbing some of BMW’s sales.

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

This fast turnover could be a combination of factors, such as...

Incentives. Fully half of the vehicles on the list are Toyota and Lexus. Most models had historic dealer cash, customer cash, APR, and lease deals then.

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https://www.motor1.com/news/506055/t...rbo-v8-patent/

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

https://www.motor1.com/news/506055/t...rbo-v8-patent/

I read about this....its suggested its NOT a Twin Turbo V8, but rather a general twin turbo plumbing system that could WORK with a v8 (and a v6, i4, i6, etc)

However Toyota does have a twin turbo V6 already in the Lexus LS500 (and from what i understand it is not a twin turbo version of the 2GR V6, but its a brand new dynamic force family V6, i think the engine code is V35M or something), which wouldnt make any sense if this patent actually referred to that motor since...well its already been out for awhile.

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The twin turbo i6, v6, and v8 engines of the competition take huge, steaming dumps on Lexus performance. Toyota simply has old technology here. Sure, it'll last, but that matters more for the used market than the new.

[PulsarBeeerz]

Originally Posted by EAGLE5

The twin turbo i6, v6, and v8 engines of the competition take huge, steaming dumps on Lexus performance. Toyota simply has old technology here. Sure, it'll last, but that matters more for the used market than the new.

They don't want to lose brand reputation either. They are keenly aware long term reliability is a selling point for them.

[Street_Samurai]

Originally Posted by PulsarBeeerz

They don't want to lose brand reputation either. They are keenly aware long term reliability is a selling point for them.

I've had my IS-F now for 3 years (MY 2010). I purchased it with 99K miles on the clock, and I'm now at 145K miles currently. They'll make these to last without a doubt!

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by EAGLE5

The twin turbo i6, v6, and v8 engines of the competition take huge, steaming dumps on Lexus performance. Toyota simply has old technology here. Sure, it'll last, but that matters more for the used market than the new.

Yeah and a lot of us, for cars that have MSRP of $75k plus, look at the used market. And most of the latest twin turbo engines have a hot V configuration. Which is good for "a little" less turbo lag, but turns into a nightmare for maintenance. And that design above is a hot V.

Fingers crossed they don't put that crap under the hood.

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Yeah and a lot of us, for cars that have MSRP of $75k plus, look at the used market. And most of the latest twin turbo engines have a hot V configuration. Which is good for "a little" less turbo lag, but turns into a nightmare for maintenance. And that design above is a hot V.

Fingers crossed they don't put that crap under the hood.

Quicker spool allowing turbos that can run to higher power without lag, more efficiency, better cooling, better packaging allowing better weight balance. The performance of the hot-V engines from Mercedes and BMW speak for themselves. Over 600HP of buttery engine, with massive torque from near idle.

I have not heard that the hot V engines have more issues than anything else the Germans make.