Lexus IS F Neiman Marcus Special Build

Fast Christmas

By Frank
October 3, 2007 11:37 AM
Filed Under: Japanese, Lexus

Have yourself a fast Christmas

Here is your chance to be first on the block to own a Lexus IS F, Lexus' fastest ever production car. Neiman Marcus will be featuring the new Lexus IS F as their Fantasy Car in this years Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, better yet, the IS F will be a special build limited to 50 units and will be priced at USD 68,000. The Neiman Marcus Lexus IS F will be among the first to roll off the production line and will feature an exclusive black leather interior with white stitching, a unique steering wheel with white leather accents, the front headrests will feature an embossed F logo, the wheels have a hand polished finish and it comes with the mandatory numbered Special Build badge.

The regular Lexus IS F will go on sale early 2008 and its 5.0 liter V8 produces over 400 hp with 500 Nm of torque and manages 0 – 60 in roughly 4.9 seconds. It also features a Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system featuring a high-performance sport mode and worlds first eight-speed Sport Direct Shift gearbox which you can operate either by paddle shifters or in full automatic mode.

Source: Toyota Motor Corporation

Press Release (Click to expand)

The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to ring them in than with the ultimate holiday gift? The Neiman Marcus 2008 Lexus IS F Special Build Sedan debuts as this year's fantasy car in the renowned Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, the upscale retailer's wish book featuring the most luxurious gifts for the holidays.

The IS F is the fastest production car Lexus has ever built...so fast that the Neiman Marcus Special Build Sedan includes a personalized half-day of pro-driver training compliments of the Skip Barber Racing School. Owners will have the chance to take the high-performance vehicle to the limit¾learning real racing skills and experiencing what the IS F can do on and off the road.

Delivering more than 400 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8, the IS F can go from 0 to 60 in under 4.9 seconds. It has the world's first eight-speed Sport Direct Shift gearbox and a specially engineered Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system featuring a high-performance sport mode. If the heart-pounding power and speed aren't enough, the Mark Levinson state-of-the-art CD/DVD Premium Surround Sound Audio System with navigation and Bluetooth technology will surely get the blood pumping.

Only 50 Neiman Marcus IS F special build sedans will be made. These limited edition vehicles will be among the very first IS Fs off the line and have an exclusive interior design of high-style black with white accent stitching. Each will feature a unique steering wheel with white leather accents, front headrests embossed with an F logo, hand-polished finish on the wheels and a sequentially numbered Special Build badge.

To place orders, customers may call toll free 1.888.747.4504, beginning at noon EDT on Oct. 18, 2007. This Neiman Marcus edition is offered exclusively in the Christmas Book and is priced at $68,000.

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