The Toyota/Lexus 2UR-GSE. You might know it as the 5.0-liter V-8 found in the original Lexus IS F, GS F, RC F, LC 500, and ...

The IS F was an all-new model, representing Lexus's first venture into the performance sedan arena. It featured a unique 5.0-liter V8 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual ...

Wide range of models; choice of rear- or all-wheel drive in sedans; sporty driving feel; high-tech features and options; nicely appointed interior Seductive, purposeful styling; potent V8 power ... In ...

A flawed and fantastic car in equal measure, it survives another year with minimal changes, so let’s find out if that V8 is still a compelling USP. The new Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance sedan ...

Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: The Last Compact V8 Sport Sedan SEE ALSO: 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance First Drive Review: Worth the Ticket The unlikely torch-carrier for the compact ...

The IS500 F Sport’s 2UR GSE 5-litre V8 also shows up in other high performance Lexus models like the RC F, and produces a peak of 472bhp at 7100rpm, and 395lb ft of torque at 4800rpm.

the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance stands as a defiant outlier. It embraces the raw appeal of a naturally aspirated V8, offering a driving experience that is becoming increasingly rare.

If it’s the Lexus’s engine that gets you most excited, and you desperately want a V8 you might consider the Jaguar F-type. The British GT is a little more expensive at £92,660 as well as ...