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Lexus UK revealed today the first details about the forthcoming 2011 IS-F Sports sedan. For the first time in its history, the IS-F line will be offered not just with a limited slip differential, but also new high-tech features and a cool new all-white interior lead. The car, which is available exclusively in the UK, will come with a price tag starting at £55,595. Thanks to its new standard limited slip differential, the IS-F offers better traction and stability in high-speed cornering. But as far as technical changes are concerned, this will be the only one the IS-F Sports sedan model will come in. Underneath its hood will be the same 5.0-liter V8 engine rated at 416 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 5,200 rpm. Another thing: the 2011 IS-F will also get a new satellite navigation system, powered by a 40GB hard disc drive (HDD), 14-speaker Mark Levinson 5.1 surround sound system and a new white leather interior in place of the standard black finish. UPDATE 08/27/2010: Lexus has given out some new details for the IS-F just ahead of the Paris Auto Show. On the exterior, the sedan gets HID headlamps with integral, arrowhead, LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and a new a new Starlight Black GF finish. In the interior, it gets new dark sliver fiber inserts, and a change of contrasting stitching for the leather upholstery from white to blue. A revised front seat design offers improved driver support, and a new steering wheel improves grip and feel. Check out more photos of the IS-F in the gallery after the jump. Press release after the jump. Press release Sharper handling, new high-tech features and a cool new all-white interior lead the list of improvements and changes for Lexus’s ultra-high-performance IS F for 2011. Limited slip differential As announced at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, the full-blooded sports saloon gains the benefit of a new limited slip differential. Fitted as standard, it gives the IS F significantly better traction and stability in high-speed cornering: Lexus test engineers were able to improve the car’s lap time around the Fuji International Speedway by a full two seconds. HDD satellite navigation In keeping with Lexus’s reputation for effective use of advanced technologies, the IS F is fitted with a new satellite navigation system, powered by a 40GB hard disc drive (HDD). It is one of the fastest-responding and most accurate guidance systems on the market, giving full-map coverage across Europe, with automatic links to local traffic information data to ensure efficient route planning. DAB audio The tuner in the IS F’s 14-speaker Mark Levinson 5.1 surround sound system has been upgraded to receive DAB digital broadcasts and a USB port has been added (in addition to the Aux-in jack), to allow for fully integrated connection of portable digital music players. New leather interior and alloy wheel optionsIS F can be ordered with a new white leather interior in place of the standard black finish and with new mesh-design 19-inch alloy wheels instead of the standard 10-spoke design. Both are no-cost options.  PricesThe 2011 Lexus IS F is on sale now, priced £55,595 on-the-road. 11 comments: Lexus IS-F Actually, the M3 is faster from 0-100 km/h with a manual tranny. I simply don’t like automatic. I like driving manual, where i am in control. Automatic means less control and very often more fuelconsumption and and slower acceleration. Automatic may be accepteble in a large luxury car, that is designed for comfort. But the IS-F is a sporty performance sedan. It should at least have manual as an option.
 Why would you need a manual on this car? This car has arguably the best automatic transmission on the market, accelerating faster than any of its manual transmission rivals.
 Amazing car I just picked up thru dealer via auction 2008 17k miles for $41,500 w/Navi and Mark Levinson stereo. I couldnt buy new at what $65000 plus tax etc...no way! But Im very happy. It rare, I never see them on the road. I get looks and compliments all the time. The power is incredible and very smooth at high speeds though a little rough on bumpy surfaces but I expected that in a sports sedan. If you can afford one Id pick it over any BMW or Mercedes. Definitely a leader in its class. Looks, poise and power. Absolutely worth it
 The 0-60 time will be reduced due to added weight? Everything I’ve learned about physics just went out the window.
 Wait is that a matte blue? Its not shining but I must give compliments to the interior its very nice.
 Nice performer and contender for mid class sports car. I hope that it’s not included to the recalls.
 Well, its good. Its a good car but it is also an expensive one. Well, since most owners of the Lexus are rich folks, I don’t think that they would be having any problems of paying a good 56 thousand quids for it.
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11.11.2011 @ 01:09