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2009 Lexus IS-F
I press the “Start” button. The Beast comes to life with a growl and sits there rumbling…urging me to engage the eight-speed automatic transmission and get moving. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
The IS-F's engine is connected to the worlds' first eight-speed sport direct-shift automatic transmission. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
Just walking up to the car, you know this is no ordinary Lexus. The first clue is the dark 19-inch forged aluminum wheels supporting a lithe, hunkered down shape. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
The music the IS-F produces is generated by a new 416-horsepower 5.0-litre V8 that uses 371 lb. ft. of torque to propel the beast at a F-rantic pace. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
You get a long list of standard equipment in the IS-F ... and a trunk, too! (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
The IS-F's interior is luxury Lexus, of course. There's power everything, Smart Key system, moon roof, dual-zone climate control, cruise control…you name it. It's all there in a black interior colour scheme with aluminum composite trim and flue accents. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
Should you manage to screw up completely, the IS-F has airbags aplenty to cushion any blow: dual stage driver and front passenger airbags and knee airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
IS F is packed with all the electronic handling aids including stability control, traction control and huge heavy-duty Brembo brakes with ABS, brake assist and EBD. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
If you're in sport shift mode, you have to remember to use the paddle shifters, because the IS-F's transmission isn't going to do it for you. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Lexus IS-F
Handling is sports car sharp…crisp turn-in, flat cornering and a new, sport tuned version of Lexus' vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) to keep rear wheels from spinning and ensure the IS-F's rear end doesn't try to lead the dance in the corners. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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