powerful 472-horsepower, dialling up the sports sedan formula to eleven. Despite the drastically more powerful engine, the vehicle tips the scales at 3,891 pounds, gaining only 143 pounds of additional curb weight over the standard IS 350 F SPORT. The IS 500 is capable of delivering a 0-to-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and has a manufacturer-estimated 24 mpg highway rating.
On the inside, drivers are greeted with black F SPORT Performance badging on the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and door sill scuff plates. It also comes standard with the IS F SPORT brake pedal, accelerator pedal, and footrest, but additionally, the combination instrumentation meter receives an updated start-up animation that is exclusive to IS 500. The front sport seats are designed to hold you tightly through aggressive turns thanks to the unique foam-injected construction and enhanced bolsters.
Giving a nod to the power that lies beneath, the hood of the IS 500 F SPORT Performance has been elevated nearly two inches. This creates sculpted centre character lines that turn heads and raise expectations. It further sets itself apart from the standard F SPORT models with exclusive dark chrome trim, dynamic performance instrumentation and a heart-racing sound.
