"In Japanese," Yaguchi says, "'go' is a word that used to describe a large ship, moving forward and unstoppable." No wonder, then, that this radical new Lexus owes its existence to a team nicknamed "Yaguchi-Go."

2008 Lexus IS F
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, RWD
Engine type	90-degree V-8, aluminum block/heads
Valvetrain	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement	303.2 cu in/4969 cc
Compression ratio	11.8:1
Power (SAE net)	416 hp@6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	371 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline	6800 rpm
Weight to Power	09.1 lb/hp
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Axle/Final-drive ratios	2.94:1/2.01:1
Suspension, front; rear	Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio	13.6:1
Turns lock-to-lock	2.9
Brakes, f;r	14.2-in vented, drilled disc; 13.6-in vented, drilled disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r	8.0 x 19 in; 9.0 x 19 in forged aluminum
Tires, f;r	225/40R19 93Y; 255/35R19 96Y Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	107.5 in
Track, f;r	61.4/59.6 in
Length x width x height	183.5 x 71.5 x 55.7 in
Turning circle	33.5 ft
Curb weight	3805 lb
Weight dist, f/r	54/46%
Seating capacity	4
Headroom, f/r	37.2/36.7 in
Legroom, f/r	43.9/30.6
Shoulder room, f/r	54.4/52.7 in
Cargo volume	13.3 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30	1.8 sec
0-40	2.7
0-50	3.6
0-60	4.7
0-70	5.9
0-80	7.2
0-90	8.6
0-100	10.5
Passing, 45-65 mph	2.2
Quarter mile	13.0 sec @ 111.7 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph	106 ft
Lateral acceleration	0.91 g, avg
MT Figure Eight	24.5 sec @ 0.78 g, avg
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph	1600 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base Price	$60,000 (est)
Price As Tested	$64,000 (est)
Stability/traction control	Yes/yes
Airbags	Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, front knee
Basic warranty	4 yrs/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty	6 yrs/70,000 miles
Roadside assistance	4 years/Unlimited
Fuel capacity	16.9 gal
EPA city/hwy econ	16/23 mpg (est)
CO2 Emissions	1.05 lb/mile (est)
Recommended fuel	Premium