How Fast Is the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Release Date and Specs 

Are you looking for a performance-tuned luxury sedan? The reinvented 2021 Lexus IS sets the bar high in the compact luxury sedan class – but Lexus engineers are taking performance to the next level with the debut of the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance – an upgrade over the Lexus IS F Sport. Learn more about this new addition with a guide to the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance release date and specs created by Earnhardt Lexus. 

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When Will the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Be Available in Phoenix? 

The first entry in the brand-new Lexus F Sport Performance line, the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is expected to arrive at dealerships in Fall 2021. To build on the impressive Lexus IS F Sport platform, the track-ready Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance will feature a bold style with a sculpted hood that is raised two inches, dark chrome exterior trim, a quad exhaust system, 19-inch Enkei alloy wheels, a black rear spoiler and signature black IS 500 F Sport Performance exterior badges. 

What Are the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Engine Specs and Features? 

Performance will be the calling card of the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance model and it starts with a naturally-aspirated 472-horsepower 5.0-liter V-8 engine that manufactures a herculean 395 pound-feet of torque. Paired with an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission with a lockup torque converter, the power-packed Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and earn 24 mpg on the highway. Lexus Drive Mode Select provides drivers with Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom drive modes. The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance comes standard with a Dynamic Handling Package that adds an Adaptive Variable Suspension and a Torsen® Limited-Slip Differential. 

Highlights of the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance do not end under the hood. To promote unrivaled safety, the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance adds an updated Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 suite of safety systems to the list of standard features. Premium leather interior is a fixture in the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance and is complemented by a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, F Sport pedals, F Sport scuff plates and a signature Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance instrument cluster with an updated startup animation.  

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READ MORE: Guide to 2021 Lexus IS Interior and Exterior Color Options 

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Learn more about the latest addition to the Lexus IS lineup with an overview of the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance release date and specs. Keep an eye on the Earnhardt Lexus online inventory for the arrival of the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance later this fall! 

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