{"id":394912,"date":"2021-03-20T20:57:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T20:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=394912"},"modified":"2024-03-23T20:44:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T20:44:53","slug":"is-500-f-sport-performance-launch-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/is-500-f-sport-performance-launch-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-subtitle\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5.0L V8 delivers 472 hp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive Incognito \u2013 All-new to the Lexus color palette<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unique two-tone Black &amp; Gray Ultrasuede<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0trimmed seats, door accents, and center console<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>19-inch seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0wheels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unique serialized Launch Edition badge included<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hot on the heels of last month\u2019s IS 500 F SPORT Performance world premiere, Lexus is proud to unveil the 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition. Only 500 serialized vehicles will be produced, and they will be sold exclusively in North America.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-4-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The IS 500 Launch Edition will be powered by the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine introduced in the standard IS 500. Generating 472 hp at 7,100 rpm and 395 lb.-ft of peak torque at 4,800 rpm, this engine offers the linear acceleration and V8 muscle that driving enthusiasts crave. However, buyers that desire additional distinction will find numerous interior and exterior enhancements in the IS 500 Launch Edition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-5-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Standing apart from the standard IS 500, the 2022 IS 500 Launch Edition interior builds upon Takumi craftsmanship with elevated interior materials, including sporty two-tone Black &amp; Gray Ultrasuede<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> trimmed front and rear seats, door accents, and center console. Additionally, the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel receives a unique silver ash wood treatment with black F SPORT Performance badging, and the interior will be appointed with a serialized Launch Edition badge to further highlight the vehicle\u2019s exclusivity. Moreover, the F SPORT combination instrumentation meter has been updated with an exclusive Launch Edition startup animation to further set this model apart from the standard IS 500.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Outside, the IS 500 Launch Edition is sure to turn heads with standard 19-inch split-seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> wheels from the IS F SPORT Dynamic Handling Package. Not only are they impressive looking, but the 19-inch BBS\u00ae wheels are also approximately 4 pounds lighter per wheel compared to the standard 19-inch IS F SPORT wheel. The vehicle will be sold exclusively in Incognito, an all-new color for the Lexus lineup.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2022-Lexus-IS-500-F-SPORT-Performance-Launch-Edition-6-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>More information regarding MSRP and available options will be made available closer to launch. The 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance and IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition are expected to arrive in dealerships later this Fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5.0L V8 delivers 472 hp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque Exclusive Incognito \u2013 All-new to the Lexus color palette Unique two-tone Black &amp; Gray Ultrasuede\u00ae\u00a0trimmed seats, door accents, and center console 19-inch seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS\u00ae\u00a0wheels Unique serialized Launch Edition badge included Hot on the heels of last month\u2019s IS 500 F SPORT Performance world premiere, Lexus is proud to unveil the 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition. 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