Edmunds IS 250 F-Sport Video
February 25th, 2009
Filed under: Lexus IS: 2nd Generation, Videos
Last week, I wrote about Edmunds’ testing of a Lexus IS 250 with the full F-Sport accessory lineup installed, and now here’s the accompanying video, where we can watch proof of the IS F-Sport cutting up the slalom:
The sway bar & shock absorber combination looks to be a fantastic addition to the IS, with a visible reduction in bodyroll around the pylons. Very impressive performance.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
quick comparo with 2007 IS 250 X-Package:
http://www.edmunds.com/insidel.....eId=121228
Slalom:
F-Sport - 71.0 mph
X-Package - 70.4 mph
Skidpad:
F-Sport - 0.89g
X-Package - 0.84g
Braking (60-0 mph):
F-Sport - 109 ft
X-Package - 113 ft
February 26th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
there is an obvious difference between that and the standard IS 250. I had an IS 250 yesterday as a loaner and it felt heavy with the little 250 engine, the IS really needs the 350 engine to be fun to drive. The 250 works for a mom who just drives around town, but the 350 is required to make the car more fun.