Lexus will only manufacture 500 examples of the IS 500 Launch Edition, featuring the same 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine.
Lexus has announced the new 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance will come with a special Launch Edition package limited to 500 units. The model will feature a new exterior paint finish called the Incognito. The natural gray color gets a glossy finish, making the IS 500 stealthy and ready to zoom on the roads. Lexus will launch this edition in the US this fall, but there are no details about the pricing.
The Lexus IS 500 Launch Edition also gains new BBS forged wheels, which are 4 pounds lighter than the standard ones. The wheels have a seven-spoke design and are colored in matte black, oozing with sport and stealth.
The F Sport Performance trim features a powerful 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V8 producing 472 HP at 7,100 rpm and 395 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. The power goes to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Lexus says the engine is efficient enough for 24 mpg on the highway and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
The Launch Edition also comes with a handling package, including a Torsen limited-slip differential, adaptive suspension, and a Yamaha-sourced rear performance damper improving structural integrity. Moreover, the IS 500 F Sport Performance packs larger front and rear brakes.
The IS 500 F sport Performance Launch Edition’s interior has a two-tone black and gray Ultrasuede finish covering the seats, door panels, and center console. Lexus also included a Launch Edition startup animation on the instrument cluster and exclusive badges. Finally, the model also comes with the latest Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.
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