The 2011 Lexus IS-F for sale in Reno is a true performance sedan, purposely designed to run with the likes of being in a luxury car.

Our Reno Lexus dealership, also serving Carson City and Sparks has the best staff with all the knowledge you need, in order to make this important decision. Lexus take the IS and stuffs a huge 5.0-liter V8 under the hood that produces a ridiculous 416-hp. All that power is sent through an eight-speed sequential shift transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle controls.

Powertrains and Performance

The rear-wheel-drive 2011 Lexus IS F is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 416 horsepower and 371 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic with a manual mode and shift paddles on the steering wheel is the only transmission offered.

In Edmunds testing of the Lexus IS F, the car accelerates to 60 mph from a standstill in a brisk 4.8 seconds. EPA fuel economy estimates are 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 18 mpg in combined driving.

Safety

Standard safety features for the 2011 Lexus IS F include antilock brakes with brake assist, stability control, traction control, front-seat side airbags, front knee airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. A one-year complimentary subscription to Safety Connect, which provides collision notification, stolen vehicle location and an “SOS” emergency help button is also included.

A pre-collision system is also available with the optional adaptive radar cruise control that senses an impending collision and automatically adjusts seatbelt tension and braking force.

The IS-F has not been crash-tested, but results from the IS 250/350 versions on which it is based should yield similar results. In government crash testing, the IS models managed four stars (out of a possible five) in frontal impacts for the driver and front passenger as well as side impacts for rear passengers. Side impact protection for the driver garnered five stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the IS a top “Good” rating for its performance in both frontal-offset and side-impact tests.

In braking tests, an IS F came to a stop from 60 mph in a short 112 feet.

Interior Design and Special Features

Much like the supporting IS models, the 2011 Lexus IS F For Sale in NV features a quiet cabin, well-placed controls and top-notch materials. The trunk can hold a maximum of 13 cubic feet of luggage, which is about average for cars in this class.
The IS F differentiates its interior from its more sedate IS stablemates by utilizing sporty accents and features.

The front sport seats are the most notable upgrade, with added side bolstering and racy suede inserts. The IS F’s rear seat is set up to only accommodate two passengers instead of the normal three. Other sporty touches include aluminum trim (instead of wood) and cool, blue ambient lighting. For more, please visit us at Lexus of Reno. We’re located at 3225 Mill Street Reno, NV 89502.