VIDEO: Lexus IS-F Race Track Driving Scenes

The Lexus IS-F gets down and dirty at the PR driving event held at the Fuji Speedway in Japan. The video shows some nice static shots, clearly audible engine revving sounds as well as high speed cornering. Packing a 423hp (3hp more than the new BMW M3) 5.0 liter V8 an observant Autospies.com reader notices the speedometer at 240km/h (149mph) in 6th gear. The IS-F has the world's first 8-Speed Sport Direct Shift transmission, therefore, with two more gears to go, what do you suppose is the top speed? We will find out when Lexus reveals the full details at its public unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show in a couple of weeks.

Source: YouTube via Autospies

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silversedanman

oh my god guys it has 3 more horse power than an m3!! Its gota be better!!! Its the logical way to decide!!

October 11, 2007 9:46 pm

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silversedanman

m3 seeks and destroys this monstrosity around a track.

October 11, 2007 9:46 pm

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jamesmelbaustralia

People like Silversedanman. You make such silly comments. People like you just don't like Japanese cars.

October 12, 2007 7:32 am

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Aesthetics

skirts or body kit looks terrible. sounds lovely though

October 12, 2007 8:11 am

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Ferrariguy

Don't know why clowns like "silversedanman," post here if he has negative things to say. Doubt this guy even owns or has driven an M3 before.

October 12, 2007 12:15 pm

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SM335

This car is really nice and will be good competition for C63, M3, RS4, but I have two complaints. The side vent behind the front wheels is hideous and their is no option for a manual transmission. I know that the auto might be faster, but I still enjoy drive a stick.

October 12, 2007 4:11 pm

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silversedanman

I used to have an e46 m3

October 14, 2007 12:08 am

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Ferrariguy

Key word "used to," you just made the BMW community look bad with most of your comments throughout the forum. By the way, I also own an e46 m3 zcp and other cars as well. A true enthusiast don't descriminate. I'm sure you know that.

October 14, 2007 9:20 am

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