The Lexus IS F Base for 2008
The restyled IS F Base is equipped with a 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota eight-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The IS F comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The IS F is 183.50 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 55.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $56,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $49,280. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 IS F is a SFI D-4 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 2008 IS F gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
The 2008 model year was very successful for the Lexus IS F. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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2008 2009 2010 Lexus IS F Bolt On Rear Diffuser s4play |  |
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US $229.00 | 21d 3h 49m |
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2008 2009 Lexus IS F All Weather Floor Mats ISF | |
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US $73.98 | 28d 18h 54m |
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Lexus IS WE FINANCE 2008 LEXUS IS F 416 HP V8 SUNROOF NAV REAR CAM 19S 17K | |
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US $44,480.00 | 18h 57m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus IS F, Sedan, United States market