The Lowdown: 2008 Lexus IS F
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 2008 IS F is manufactured in JAPAN for Lexus. It is Lexus's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $56,000 USD in 2008.
IS F Dimensions
The 2008 IS F has standard length of 183.50 inches and a width of 71.50 inches. The IS F rides 55.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the IS F a radius of 33.50 inches. It uses 225/40R19 tires with a wheelbase of 107.50 inches.
Drivetrain
The IS F comes standard with a 8-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The IS F's standard 5.0L V8 DOHC 32V engine has been measured to get 16 miles/gallon city driving using a 16.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The IS F retails for $56,000 USD with a invoice price of $49,280 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $765 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. IS F optional equipment may include Electronic Parking Aid, DVD Player, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Matador Red Mica, Mercury Metallic, Obsidian, Smoky Granite Mica, Starfire Pearl, Ultrasonic Blue Mica with interior choices of Alpine Leather Interior, Black Leather Interior. The IS F seats 4 people with 43.90 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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