Lexus has announced today that the 2011 Lexus IS F has been developed to comply with the Euro 5 CO2 emissions standard. This way, the Lexus IS F won't share the same faith as the current Focus ST, Mazda RX8 and other models that will be pulled out of the dealerships starting from next year. The Lexus IS F Euro 5 continues to be powered by the 5.0-litre V8 engine that develops 417bhp and is able to propel it from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The top speed of the Lexus IS F Euro 5 is rated at 168mph. The Lexus IS F Euro 5 continues to be equipped with the eight-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission and the manufacturer says its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions level have not been affected by the various changes in the powertrain department.
Other changes brought by the 2011 Lexus IS F Euro 5 include revised front and rear coil springs and shock absorbers and a tweaked rear suspension geometry. The rear suspension has been modified in order to offer better handling under heavy load when accelerating, braking and cornering.
The 2011 Lexus IS F Euro 5 also comes with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights, LED daytime running lights and new a instrument binnacle.
The 2011 Lexus IS F Euro 5 price is 57,105 GBP.
Lexus Press Release:
Change for change's sake is rarely worthwhile, particularly when you are dealing with such a well-defined concept as Lexus's ultra-high performance IS F sports saloon. So it is that the new 2011 IS F differs from its predecessor in only a few well-thought-out details.
The principal change is that the mighty 417bhp 5.0-litre V8 engine has been brought in line with Euro 5 emissions standards, a task accomplished
without impacting on its performance. The IS F, equipped with an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission, maintains its nought to 62mph acceleration time of 4.8 seconds and 168mph (electronically limited) top speed; CO2 emissions and fuel consumption are also unaffected.
For 2010 the car's handling and stability were enhanced with the addition of a limited slip differential; in the latest raft of engineering adjustments, the front and rear coil springs and shock absorbers have been revised to improve ride comfort. The rear suspension geometry has also
been tweaked to gain greater stability under higher loads when accelerating, braking and cornering. The result is all-round advances in damping control, cornering stability and steering response.
The IS F's high intensity discharge (HID) headlights are now paired with new LED daytime running lights, configured to echo Lexus's signature arrowhead styling motif.
In the cabin the instrument binnacle has been redesigned, placing the tachometer and gear shift indicator in the center of the display. New dark silver carbon fiber-style trim details have also been added.
The 2011 IS F is on sale now, price £57,105 on the road.
