Japanese carmaker Lexus has disclosed some new details about the 2014 IS F.
Compared to the outgoing model, the 2014 IS F receives exterior and interior upgrades including:
- LED foglamps (bulbs changed to LEDs)
- Carbon fiber rear spoiler
- All headrests embossed with “F” logo
- Alcantara trim (black) added to doors and center console cover
- Black full semi-aniline leather-trimmed seats (replaces black Alcantara and leather-trimmed seats)
- Red leather-trimmed seats receive black Alcantara inserts with red perforation and black leather-trimmed headrests
Motivation is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 engine which produces 416 hp and 502 Nm of torque. It is mated to an 8-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission that allows the 1,714 kg sedan to sprint from 0-96 km/h in 4.6 seconds and hit an electronically-limited top speed of 273 km/h.
In the United States, the 2014 Lexus IS F will go on sale shortly and pricing starts at $63,350, excluding a $910 destination and handling fee.
