Lexus is making all its efforts to compete with the BMW M3 and the C-Class AMG. Aand with the new IS500 it will probably succed.

The IS500 is expected to be powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine from the new Lexus LS460 with an output of at least 400 hp. The 0-60 mph time should be near 5 seconds.

IS500 is expected to have a price between 50000 and 60000$.