Hi,

The new Lexus looks a nice car!....

"The all-new 2008 IS-F will target the BMW M3 and Audi RS4, delivering 417 horsepower and 372 ft.-lbs. of torque from a 5.0-litre V8 engine. It will eventually be offered as a two-door coupe, as well....The IS-F engine is mated to the world’s first eight-speed "direct sport-shift" transmission...In Drive mode, the IS-F transmission performs smoothly, and the torque converter allows for quick 0-60 acceleration in less than 4.9 seconds."

 

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-lexus-is-f.html

looks good aside from the daft exhausts. With a silly 8 speed autobox though, it just isn't worthy competition.