IS II XE20 · 2008–2013

Lexus IS F IS II XE20 · 423 hp (2008 to 2013)

The Lexus IS F of the IS II XE20 generation uses the 2UR-GSE 5.0 V8 petrol engine with 423 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 423 PS / 311 kW
Displacement: 4 969 cm³
Cylinders: 8
Engine code: 2UR-GSE 5.0 V8
Period covered: 2008–2013
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 8 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

423 hp (311 kW), rear-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2013.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The 2UR-GSE 5.0 V8 engine is also fitted to: Lexus GS (GS IV L10 Europe), Lexus RC (RC Europe), Lexus LC (LC).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Lexus IS F IS II XE20?

The 2UR-GSE 5.0 V8 petrol engine (4 969 cc), 423 hp (311 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus IS F?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 2UR-GSE 5.0 V8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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