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November 17 2015

Slambox Shifted: 2008 Lexus IS F

DailyTurismo Uncategorized Automatic, IS F, Lexus, Sleeper 4

In 2008 Lexus released a sportified version of their BMW-challenging IS compact luxury sedan simply called the IS F. It was allegedly the byproduct of a skunk works team lead by Yukihiko Yaguchi (known for his work on the Mk IV Supra) and it positively blew the doors off all prior Lexus “sports” cars (such […]

May 19 2015

20k: Japanese AMG: 2008 Lexus IS-F

DailyTurismo Uncategorized Fast, IS F, Japanese, Lexus 7

In 2008, the Japanese finally responded to BMW’s M division and Mercedes’ AMG with a little F-badge on the back of a Lexus. It was the first really fast Japanese luxury sedan with track manners and a penchant for oversteer, and they have finally depreciated into the price range of the common man. Find this […]