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 ...

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.

The 2024 Lexus IS500 Is a Friggin’ Dinosaur, but One With a Glorious V-8. While many have gone V-6, four-cylinder, turbo, or electrified, Lexus still offers the old-school IS with a V-8—for now.

IS500-exclusive aesthetic parts include lighter, 19-inch Enkei wheels, a small lip spoiler, darker window trim, and a more aggressive rear diffuser that houses stacked quad exhaust tips.

Selected Trim: Sedan 4D IS500 F Sport Performance. Mileage (Optional) Mileage changes a vehicle’s value. The default value is used if mileage is not entered. Price with Standard Equipment. Standard ...

Pricing & Values. Prices shown for the used 2023 Lexus IS Sed IS500 F Sport Performance Prem with NaN miles are what people paid to buy this vehicle or what people received when trading in this ...

The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features.

The IS500 Ultimate Edition retains the 5.0-liter V8 with 472 hp and 395 lb-ft. All 500 examples are painted in a special shade of gray known as ‘Wind.’ Lexus has also added 19-inch forged BBS ...

Under the bonnet there's an unchanged naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from the regular IS500 F Sport Performance. It makes 352kW and 537Nm, and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic ...