Lexus Brings Back the V8 for Its 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance Sedan
472 horsepower at your disposal.
Lexus has finally brought back the V8 engine for the first time since 2014 for its luxury sedans, installing it into its upcoming 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance.
The engine upgrade comes in the form of a 5.0-liter V8 previously used by Lexus’ very own RC F series. It’s capable of generating 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels, with limited slip differential to make it a true performance model.
As for its interior, while Lexus hasn’t changed things too significantly, the new IS 500 F Sport Performance will still carry many of the more modern features found in the automaker’s range of base sedans, including a completely revamped infotainment system.
There’s currently no pricing information for the 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance sedan, but Lexus says it’ll be arriving to dealerships later this fall.
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