I t's almost improbable that Lexus still sells the IS500 F Sport Performance, the version of its otherwise conventional IS compact sport sedan that debuted for 2022 with a 472-hp 5.0-liter V-8.

Starting at $60,545 with destination including, the 2024 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance isn’t cheap. But then again, neither are its competitors. The BMW M340i costs $60,775 and the Mercedes ...

Before I explain what the IS500 is, I have to explain why Lexus just doesn't call it an IS F. The company uses a four-tier system for its various F lines – F Sport Design, F Sport Handling, F ...

Indeed, the new IS500 F Sport Performance is very much a tried-and-true Lexus, albeit with more comely styling. That said, if this indeed be the 5.0L V8’s last hurrah, it will at least be exclusive.

Specifications. 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan. PRICE Base/As Tested: $57,575/62,075 Options: Premium (heated steering ...

Incredibly, that puts the IS500 arrears of rival super-sedans such as the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, BMW M3, and Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance, but the top-dog Lexus is less intense, at least ...

Following the IS500 F Sport premiere last month, Lexus unveiled the 2022 IS500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition at Sebring International Raceway. It's literally Incognito—no, really, that's ...

AI Quick Summary. The 2025 Lexus IS500 Ultimate Edition, a limited run of 500, features a 472-hp 5.0-liter V-8, upgraded brakes, and unique styling details.