Is the Lexus IS a Sports Car?

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DeJulianna
07/25/25 12:39pm
IS is a sports sedan and also a mid-size sedan, competing with models like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi A4L. Here are the relevant details: The IS is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, model code 8AR-FTS, delivering a maximum power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The engine reaches its peak power at 5,800 rpm and its peak torque between 1,650 and 4,400 rpm. This engine features Dual VVT-i technology and hybrid injection, with an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Lexus IS uses a double-wishbone independent suspension at the front and a multi-link independent suspension at the rear.
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