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Lexus IS

2008 – 2012 Japan

The Lexus IS was in production from 2008 to 2012. Only one version was offered: the 5.0L V8 8AT RWD, good for 423 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 s. Top speed is 270 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (2005 – 2012), peak power rose from 310 to 423 hp, and minimum weight went up by 105 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.0L V8 8AT RWD (423 HP)
5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 423 hp 4.8 s 270 8-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4969 cm3 (303 ci)
Power
311 KW @ 6600 RPM423 HP @ 6600 RPM417 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque
372 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM505 Nm @ 5200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
167.7 mph (270 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
4.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/35/R19

Dimensions

Length
183.4 in (4658 mm)
Width
71.6 in (1819 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
107.4 in (2728 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.3 cuFT (377 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3692.7 lbs (1675 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4673.8 lbs (2120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined
20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km
Length4,658 mm
Width1,819 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,728 mm
Curb weight1,675 kg
Torque505 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.