The first exotic car from Lexus and this is one hell of a first try.  Featuring a 552HP V10 revving to an astronomical 9K rpm.  Top speed is a very respectable 202 mph with a 0-60mph time of only 3.6 seconds.  Production will be limited to 500 units at a price of $375,000 each. Even at that price, Lexus is expected to take a loss on each one.

Lexus chopped the top off the LF-A to create a high performance roadster capable of speeds greater than 200MPH.  It features the same great naturally aspirated V10 as the coupe that is expected to make more than 500hp.    Unlike the coupe, the roadster features a speed adaptive rear wing for added stability.  The front tires are 265/35 R20s, while the rears are 305/30 R20s. Like the LF-A coupe, the brakes consist of 14.2-inch cross-drilled, vented discs up front, and 13.6-inch cross-drilled, vented discs at the rear. The front brake calipers are six-piston units and the rear calipers use four pistons each.

 

This high performance version of the IS has it all.  Under the hood is a 5.0 liter V8 pushing  more than 400 HP to the rear wheels resulting in a 0-60mph of approximately 4.8 seconds.  The IS-F engine is mated to the world's first eight-speed direct sport-shift transmission. A new torque-converter lock-up control was developed that allows for a direct, crisp gear change through the constant lock-up of the torque converter in second through eighth gears. In Drive mode, the IS-F transmission performs with great smoothness, and the torque converter allows for great launch ability for fast standing-start acceleration that will register a zero-to-60 time in less than 4.9 seconds. This unique transmission also features an advanced Manual mode. A pair of paddles located within a fingertip's reach behind the steering wheel enables the driver to make ultra-fast up-shift gear changes within a tenth of a second. Downshifts are accompanied by automated and incredibly precise throttle blips to match engine RPM to vehicle speed.

To keep the speed in check, the IS-F features a modified suspension that is 1/2 inch. lower than the standard IS and features 19 inch BBS wheels wrapped in high performance tires.  Huge, 14.2-inch cross-drilled front discs are gripped by rigid, powerful six-piston aluminum calipers, while 13.6-inch rear cross-drilled discs feature two-piston calipers. High-friction brake pads are equipped on all four wheels. The brakes are finished with the Lexus name displayed on the calipers, a first for a Lexus production vehicle.