With a number of customized Lexus models on display, the luxury arm of Toyota used the SEMA show to introduce the Lexus F-Sport Performance Accessory Line, which features a wide selection of performance enhancing products engineered by TRD (Toyota Racing Development).

Beginning in March 2008, F-Sport accessories will be available for the IS 250 and IS 350 from the 2006 model year or newer. A key incentive for tuners is that these modifications will be covered by the Lexus new vehicle warranty.

To highlight the F-Sport Performance line, Lexus also provided participants the opportunity to drive the new 2008 Lexus IS F on the Motor Trend Proving Ground. For even more excitement, attendees could take a ride in the IS F with 2004 Grand-Am Rolex Series champion Scott Pruett behind the wheel.

Lexus IS F Specifications

The IS F is the new high-performance version of the IS, powered by a 416-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine with an 8-speed sport direct-shift transmission. The IS F features 19-inch BBS forged aluminum wheels, high-performance Brembo brakes and offers the highest performance of any Lexus model available.

The F-Sport Performance line offers performance upgrades for all IS versions including 19-inch F-Sport forged alloy wheels that are fitted with 225/35R19 tires for the front and 255/35R19 tires for the rear. Brakes upgrades with 6-piston calipers for the front and 4-piston calipers for the rear are also available, as are the F-Sport Continuous Carbon Ceramic Brake Upgrade.

Other F-Sport accessories include sport exhaust, lowering spring set, sway bar set, Bilstein shocks, rear chassis member brace, a sport clutch and an F-Sport Quick Shifter that decreases shift throw by about 30 percent.

For a high-tech look, an F-Sport Carbon Fiber Engine Cover is offered along with a sport air intake. The F-Sport also offers a rear deck-mounted color-keyed spoiler and a color-keyed four-piece body kit that upgrades the front and rear valances and adds side skirts.

Project Cars

Lexus also showed a number of project cars, including the Project IS F by Five Axis, the company of Troy Sumitomo that produces concept cars and one-off custom parts.

Highlight of the Five Axis car include a 6-inch wide body conversion, Satin Black Pearl Paint with Satin Bronze Accents, Five Axis Design exhaust system, 20-inch FIVE:AD S5:F wheels, TEIN adjustable coil-over suspension and Brembo GT brake system.

Inside the uniquely appointed design interior includes sculpted front and rear seats upholstered in Alcantara with Garrett Basket Weave Leather and stainless steel woven inserts.

The IS 350 F-Sport by TRD, SC 430 by BRS Autodesign, GS 430 by Blitz, GS 430 by Greddy and LS 460 by Fesler Productions were also featured.