BRAKES
An Official supplier to Formula One, Brembo, has engineered a braking system specifically for Lexus. Massive cross-drilled 360mm front disc employ 6-piston aluminium calipers for stable braking even from ultra high speeds. In the rear 345mm discs are coupled by 2-piston calipers. In addition, pillar type cooling fins aid cooling, for reduced brake fade during heavy braking.
SUSPENSION
This is one high performance car you'll feel comfortable about driving day after day. Race track development work has resulted in firm spring settings and extra stiff dampers for flatter cornering. Multilink suspension front and rear adapts willingly to ever-changing road contours, for optimum grip with renowned Lexus levels of comfort and refinement.
VDIM
You’ve the choice of three settings of the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). When you want maximum assistance especially in challenging road conditions, ‘Normal’ mode improves performance and provides smoother behaviour at higher speeds. ‘Sports’ mode tailors the throttle, steering and suspension settings for crisper sports performance. Or switch the VDIM to ‘Off’ to take the I SF all the way to its dynamic limits.
ENGINE
The entire top end of the engine was developed with race bred technology. Free breathing cylinder heads with large intake and exhaust ports ensure greater power output. Higher lift camshafts increase valve opening, and together with a larger diameter electronic throttle, allow the engine to gulp huge volumes of air.
Dual intake system
A dual stage cold air intake optimises airflow into the engine according to engine revs. To increase air velocity into the cylinders at lower speeds for increased torque, only the primary intake is used. Above 3600 rpm, the larger secondary intake opens for increased high end performance, also contributing to the IS F’s distinctive high speed howl.
TRANSMISSION
The IS F is equipped with an 8-speed Sports Direct Shift (SPDS) transmission that upshifts in a mere 0.1 second, which is as fast as a manual in the hands of a top racing driver. Downshifts in a mere 0.3 seconds are accompanied by blips of the throttle (like a true race car) for smoother downshifting performance.
BLUETOOTH™
Having first registered your compatible Bluetooth™* phone, you can make and receive calls via the EMV touch-screen display, via switches on the steering wheel or by simple voice commands. The audio system also allows you to plug in MP3/WMA-compatible portable media players.
Pre-collision safety
When you are driving a vehicle engineered for higher speed, it’s reassuring to have a Pre-Collision safety System (PCS) aboard. A radar sensor in the front grille constantly scans for objects in front of the car. If the system determines that a collision with vehicles or objects ahead is unavoidable, split seconds before an accident it tightens the seatbelts and pre arms the brakes.
Satellite Navigation
To get you there via the most direct route, an advanced Satellite Navigation system is accessed through the EMV display. It displays visual maps or guides you via spoken commands so your eyes can remain fixed on the road ahead.
Mark Levinson audio
With 14 speakers fed by a 300 watt, 10 channel amplifier, it’s not just the engine that delivers a powerful sound. The audio system, by renowned audiophile designer Mark Levinson, boasts a 6-disc CD/DVD player that also lets you enjoy DVD movies while stationary.