@@dpedd12 Yeah the is350 is better for darting around back roads and the LS 400/430 are impeccable for high speed cruising, I don’t even like to cruise at 90 in my car because the RPMs are at 3k which just eats through my gas tank. Good old 4.08 gears 😅
@@sesh3508 yeahh lol. But I tell you what. If you put the sc300 rear gear in a 98-00 ls400 they turn into rocket ships lol. But like your IS mine cruises at over 3k rpm on the highway lol. But around town it puts a hurting on a lot of people who think they’re fast. Nothing like putting bus lengths on people in an old grandma looking sedan.
I'm pretty positive, there's a RUclips video of someone in a LS 500 hitting like 167 on the autobahn so this car could probably crack 180 unlimited if the gearing is proper
Oh easy. All of Toyota and Lexus' engines are over engineered and underrated in performance. That's how this V8 can eat a million miles and not even flinch.
Freeways have a high cop risk and roads like this often have other cars on them during the day. IMO, a night run on a deserted rural road is really the “safe” way to do it. Yeah there is a chance of an animal strike, but you’re not endangering any other motorists.
@@splewy Dude, I drove over 190,000 miles in the last 2 years doing sketchy shit. Just avoid tree lines that's all I'm saying. I have avoided probably 15+ instances of deer, a few instances of elk, a sounder of wild boar, and countless medium/small critters. All on two lane roads, all from dusk to dawn.
@@ethannicosia979 Yeah I get the whole avoiding the cops thing and all, but that can be planned for - drive three hours out to the most remote section, learn where you're gonna be driving like this and know where the cops can sit. Solved. Two lane roads at night going 100+? Cops are the least of your concerns. Not only do you have to worry about hitting an animal, you have to worry about your REACTION to hitting an animal, as on a two lane road at that speed the margin for lateral error is slim. Better not brake before impact either... Did all y'all forget about the treeline being like 10 ft away? You won't catch me going over 80 on one of these roads without sweating bullets and bloodshot wide-eyes. Once you know, you know
@@tricia154 My job has been to avoid LEO, so I understand the game VERY well. I've successfully outrun several from different states over the years. Wildlife is something different. One of my routes to Colorado includes a little cut off the main highway in New Mexico to go drive some twisty stuff. I came over a crest at 90mph or so and BOOM, 5-6 deer right at roadside beginning to cross. That event cemented in my mind the need to take it easy on the less traveled of roads. People don't realize that wildlife learns when we are on the road and when we aren't. And hell, in the middle of the night on less traversed roads, they don't even know they are there. They just sprint across and there's no real way to avoid above a certain speed. The less traveled a road is, the higher the risk. It's probably on an exponential scale.
Not to knitpick but I used to have one and could only do 143 so are you rounding up a little or did they change it, either way my supercharged a6 will only do 130
It looks to me like the power is still there at 150. It's probably only electronically limited and not mechanically limited. I think if you could just tune out the limiter, even without fine tuning for more power, you could exceed 150.
Usually F models (of course this isn’t a full F model but they share the same engine) top out at 168… interesting how the limiter is set before peak horsepower arrives in the last gear.
@@pilot9412 I agree with you. Apparently the American Acura engineers designed it like this on purpose with a super long low hood and enlarged rear in order to mimic RWD proportions and reach BMW 5-Series size. The old adage “A lot of car (or steel) for the money”. Their rationale is that practical car buyers will already be buying the RDX and MDX, so the TLX design will be all style no substance and form over function. The Luxury TLX that is as big as a 5 Series has *less* legroom than a Honda Civic Hatchback.
I think the TLX Type S looks better, but the IS500 smokes it from every measurable aspect, except design and handling. Even interior volume in the TLX is mediocre given its size. And the IS500 is a TRUE Japanese car, the TLX isn't. The G70 & Stinger also compete in the same segment and I think they're pretty cool cars. And like the IS500, they're also fully assembled in their home country.
Imagine if Lexus had just for once offered this engine with a 6MT. My next request would’ve been a rear biased AWD system for all weather traction. Shame we will never get a modern V8 Lexus manual sport sedan
The engine is incredible, and besides the fact that it never wants to downshift into the lowest gear it can the transmission is actually seems pretty good to me. If you want to go fast you just have to shift manually, which doesn't bother me too much.
it is interesting that the tachometer has that pink spot where you are supposed to upshift as in old games. I don't know if it's me or it is not really common for cars to have this but the shift light
It may be slow (compared to existing competitors) but 20 years down the track those competitors will be stuck in the shop, whereas this will keep going to well beyond 320,000km (200,000 miles)
it's not even that slow compared to competitors. Because its not turbo'd and not AWD its 0-60 time suffers, but 30-80mph and other test that actually show a car's true power to weight ratio it's right there with the M340i, and faster than everything else.
I have a '23 IS 500 sport premium in the Atomic silver and black rims.... I get LOTS of people "trying" to take me off the line. Sometimes when I do respond, I hit it and S M O K E them! Almost always they'll come up to me and give me a thumbs up. One guy rolled down his window and said WOW. This car looks very cool but not like an LC500 so I think they're not expecting it when you do smash down the gas. Its so much fun, I love this car.
Nice to see someone with a IS500. Really hope you get on a drag strip and give it some runs. Also. please get a Dragy too so those times can be recorded 😃
No it may not be the fastest car on the road but for what it is I would definitely take this over a 392 Charger! Nicer interior, more reliable, and slightly quicker as well! And I really don't think it's a competition in the looks department either, Chargers look good but these IS500s are on another level!
@@1LE_Ciko maybe Lexus over hyped the numbers a bit? I've learned to kind of ignore specs after the Supra launched with "382hp" and people have dyno'ed it at 376 to the WHEELS (>400hp) maybe it's tuned to be more sedated than the specs make it out to be. Either way I'd consider this car for a fun daily, definitely wouldn't get it to be my "racecar"
Damn I would have thoughts it wouldn't have a limit like the other F (not sure (ISF) motors. The first day I bought my GSF it hit 176mph and still had more to give.
Thanks! I legit appreciate this video. Car has that high pitch rev like the Novel headers / full exhaust on the RCF. I have a GS460 with PPE headers coming in the next few days and whew this video has me hyped! hahahaha Thanks again!
It should be because of the limiter once that’s off you’ll be able to hit up to like 170 180 if the isf can do it the is500 could considering the fact that there both the same v8s just different hp
@@TheKingc20maybe because I have the AWD version but online it says it will do 144 stock but I couldn’t even get up to 144 it topped out at 131 mph during high speed run on the highway I was pretty upset before I got the tune. Now my is350 is tuned I got it up to 152 mph
@@ShaiyanHossain I was thinking the same, but based on other comments, those roads are known to be “deer dangerous”. If that’s true, then I’ll agre it’s scary.
I swear…the newer the car, they slower they go. All the previous F models were limited to 168. I just bought a 22 Kia stinger and it only goes to 130 👎🏾
I was hoping so but that’s about it. I’ve had it to 150-151 a few times but it is limited. I know it has more left but it doesn’t let you go past 150ish
Why is the limiter at 150? My 2015 RCF (same engine as this) hits the limiter at 175 MPH (283 KM/H) and feels like it still has another 10-15 MPH to give. Maybe because this car is not advertised as a full blown F model? Seems like the only logical explanation
What a great road… I can’t got half a mile without hitting a pothole. Imagine hitting one at a buck fifty….
Wouldn’t feel it in an LS. Lol I drive a 98 ls400 and I did 165mph over a bunch of potholes on the way to Nashville and couldn’t even hear them lol.
I did 140 over some potholes in my is350 and let me tell you the smaller ones were less jarring than at 60 mph
@@sesh3508 in a 350 also that’s impressive. They’re not put together anything like an old 400 or a new LS.
@@dpedd12 Yeah the is350 is better for darting around back roads and the LS 400/430 are impeccable for high speed cruising, I don’t even like to cruise at 90 in my car because the RPMs are at 3k which just eats through my gas tank. Good old 4.08 gears 😅
@@sesh3508 yeahh lol. But I tell you what. If you put the sc300 rear gear in a 98-00 ls400 they turn into rocket ships lol. But like your IS mine cruises at over 3k rpm on the highway lol. But around town it puts a hurting on a lot of people who think they’re fast. Nothing like putting bus lengths on people in an old grandma looking sedan.
The Lexus 5.0 is one of the most underrated best sounding V8’s
It’s have some LFA Vibes 👌🏻
@@rbaaj4575 there’s a article where they R&D’d the exhaust for its own natural sound like the LFA
@@sluggy2966I got ya! 😉👍🏼
Sounds like a v6 I thought it was poor
@@Whips383 who don’t like V6 Ferrari have V6 car /ford gt have V6 /GTR NISMO have V6 / acura nsx have V6
you need to learn about cars 🚗
The deer I the woods: "Nah, let him have his moment"
That would be a spectacular collision to watch at 150 mph although not so much for me.
This thing could for sure hit 180 without the limiter
The way he burst its power out in 5th gear is crazy
I'm pretty positive, there's a RUclips video of someone in a LS 500 hitting like 167 on the autobahn so this car could probably crack 180 unlimited if the gearing is proper
Fuk bro my v6 Camry would go 160 with no limiter I’m sure. It’s a 6 spd auto and I hit 200km (128) at the top of fourth.
Oh easy. All of Toyota and Lexus' engines are over engineered and underrated in performance. That's how this V8 can eat a million miles and not even flinch.
The ISF with the limiter removed did hit 180 easily in 6th gear
It's deer time dude. Be careful out there. Large freeways or daytime is the way to do this. Had too many close calls at speed with wildlife.
Freeways have a high cop risk and roads like this often have other cars on them during the day. IMO, a night run on a deserted rural road is really the “safe” way to do it. Yeah there is a chance of an animal strike, but you’re not endangering any other motorists.
@@splewy
Dude, I drove over 190,000 miles in the last 2 years doing sketchy shit. Just avoid tree lines that's all I'm saying.
I have avoided probably 15+ instances of deer, a few instances of elk, a sounder of wild boar, and countless medium/small critters. All on two lane roads, all from dusk to dawn.
@@ethannicosia979 Yeah I get the whole avoiding the cops thing and all, but that can be planned for - drive three hours out to the most remote section, learn where you're gonna be driving like this and know where the cops can sit. Solved. Two lane roads at night going 100+? Cops are the least of your concerns. Not only do you have to worry about hitting an animal, you have to worry about your REACTION to hitting an animal, as on a two lane road at that speed the margin for lateral error is slim. Better not brake before impact either... Did all y'all forget about the treeline being like 10 ft away?
You won't catch me going over 80 on one of these roads without sweating bullets and bloodshot wide-eyes. Once you know, you know
@@tricia154 My job has been to avoid LEO, so I understand the game VERY well. I've successfully outrun several from different states over the years.
Wildlife is something different. One of my routes to Colorado includes a little cut off the main highway in New Mexico to go drive some twisty stuff. I came over a crest at 90mph or so and BOOM, 5-6 deer right at roadside beginning to cross. That event cemented in my mind the need to take it easy on the less traveled of roads. People don't realize that wildlife learns when we are on the road and when we aren't. And hell, in the middle of the night on less traversed roads, they don't even know they are there. They just sprint across and there's no real way to avoid above a certain speed. The less traveled a road is, the higher the risk. It's probably on an exponential scale.
Das crazy, almost gave a fuck
My 1991 Ls400 hits 150 All day. Good ol NA Japanese v8
At that age what's been the most serious work done to it? I want an ls400 so bad
@@bwatt1383 most common issue is just the power steering leaking onto the alternator
@@bwatt1383 Dont buy it its slow overpriced trash
Those are some amazing headlights🤩
He had his high beams on
@@JDMSwervo2001 I'm aware
I can’t wait to find the brightest headlights in existence so I can blind everyone the same
Ya Lexus LED triple beams are some of the best in the biz.
funny enough these headlights aren't blinding at all unless you are looking right at them.@@See_through866
This car is the whole package. Luxury, sporty, musical, and it looks amazing. Especially in person with a nice fitment.
Is it limited to 150? I’m surprised it’s not something like 170, my is350 does 150… either way that thing is a beast and sounds amazing🔥
Yeah I was surprised too. I owned a 21’ IS350 and it’s top speed was right there too.
Tinkering with it’s ECM computer I think you can get it up there.
Not to knitpick but I used to have one and could only do 143 so are you rounding up a little or did they change it, either way my supercharged a6 will only do 130
It looks to me like the power is still there at 150. It's probably only electronically limited and not mechanically limited. I think if you could just tune out the limiter, even without fine tuning for more power, you could exceed 150.
@@ImJustMe555 Definitely. this car could hit 180-185 unlimited im sure
Quicker than I expected. Nice
Usually F models (of course this isn’t a full F model but they share the same engine) top out at 168… interesting how the limiter is set before peak horsepower arrives in the last gear.
The GS-F limits to 177mph. With limiter removed it will easily pass 180mph
2015 RCF hits the limiter at 283 KM/H which is 175/176 MPH
They are saving that for the ISF *wink*
I wish the Acura TLX Type S held a candle to this Lexus IS500, because as it stands right now, the Acura needs a deep discount and price cut
The side view proportions of the new TLX Type S look off to me, but they do sound very nice for a V6.
@@pilot9412 I agree with you. Apparently the American Acura engineers designed it like this on purpose with a super long low hood and enlarged rear in order to mimic RWD proportions and reach BMW 5-Series size. The old adage “A lot of car (or steel) for the money”. Their rationale is that practical car buyers will already be buying the RDX and MDX, so the TLX design will be all style no substance and form over function. The Luxury TLX that is as big as a 5 Series has *less* legroom than a Honda Civic Hatchback.
@@SilverScarletSpider Ah I see, that makes sense. I know a lot of enthusiasts are pissed about the new Integra.
I think the TLX Type S looks better, but the IS500 smokes it from every measurable aspect, except design and handling. Even interior volume in the TLX is mediocre given its size. And the IS500 is a TRUE Japanese car, the TLX isn't. The G70 & Stinger also compete in the same segment and I think they're pretty cool cars. And like the IS500, they're also fully assembled in their home country.
Imagine if Lexus had just for once offered this engine with a 6MT. My next request would’ve been a rear biased AWD system for all weather traction. Shame we will never get a modern V8 Lexus manual sport sedan
Imagine a deer just playing peekaboo
I love how Japanes and Europeian V8’s sound
Cool shit
Interesting fact.. Lane Keep works all the way to 130mph.. could you imagine fighting with the lane keep at anything over 100???
That is interesting
Got a 2021 V6 Camry and it’s indeed a fact. Hit 130 and the center screen gives a big warning that it’s not available lol
Same with my old 2018 rav4 went down hill and with the wind got to 130 and a thing popped up saying lane keep assist is turned off
2021 is350, it aint that bad rly makes it like forza input feedback tho
“I’m bout to end this mans whole career.” - some deer probably
Got my 370Z up to 160 a month ago. No tune or upgrades or anything. Bone stock and that was a GPS reading not the gauge in the car
You definitely can hear the governor kick in.
The engine is incredible, and besides the fact that it never wants to downshift into the lowest gear it can the transmission is actually seems pretty good to me. If you want to go fast you just have to shift manually, which doesn't bother me too much.
Gosh the speedometer looks incredible
fucking awesome man!
i really can't even gauge how fast it is with the digital speedo. it seems so slow when you're just watching a number
That intake howl sounds amazing
Damn, that thing has some serious top end
I hate that this car hasn't come to the UK 🤦🏽♂️
it is interesting that the tachometer has that pink spot where you are supposed to upshift as in old games. I don't know if it's me or it is not really common for cars to have this but the shift light
Reliable as f and fast without breaking Japanese can make bulletproof vehicles
It may be slow (compared to existing competitors) but 20 years down the track those competitors will be stuck in the shop, whereas this will keep going to well beyond 320,000km (200,000 miles)
The top end compared to competitors (m340i) its fast
it's not even that slow compared to competitors. Because its not turbo'd and not AWD its 0-60 time suffers, but 30-80mph and other test that actually show a car's true power to weight ratio it's right there with the M340i, and faster than everything else.
@@85CEKRyes u are right that’s pretty much the only thing it’s lacking it doesn’t have AWD which is fine tbh
What an amazing stretch of road
Top speed 170+. Governor must be 150
I have a '23 IS 500 sport premium in the Atomic silver and black rims.... I get LOTS of people "trying" to take me off the line. Sometimes when I do respond, I hit it and S M O K E them! Almost always they'll come up to me and give me a thumbs up. One guy rolled down his window and said WOW. This car looks very cool but not like an LC500 so I think they're not expecting it when you do smash down the gas. Its so much fun, I love this car.
Nice to see someone with a IS500. Really hope you get on a drag strip and give it some runs. Also. please get a Dragy too so those times can be recorded 😃
Definietely had more, 150mph is a low limiter.
good old mexico
Imagine hitting a deer at that speed, thank god nuthin came out.
Gotta find this road for my 2016 Subaru Outback stock engine
Those headlights are no bullshit
No it may not be the fastest car on the road but for what it is I would definitely take this over a 392 Charger! Nicer interior, more reliable, and slightly quicker as well! And I really don't think it's a competition in the looks department either, Chargers look good but these IS500s are on another level!
U think not trying to hate but that pull seemed a bit sluggish for the car stats..
@@1LE_Ciko maybe Lexus over hyped the numbers a bit? I've learned to kind of ignore specs after the Supra launched with "382hp" and people have dyno'ed it at 376 to the WHEELS (>400hp) maybe it's tuned to be more sedated than the specs make it out to be. Either way I'd consider this car for a fun daily, definitely wouldn't get it to be my "racecar"
@@1LE_Ciko seemed about right to me. Time to get out the stopwatch lol
Chargers are slow my Scion xB dusted a v6 by buses dude I was only going 98 and my car hits 136
Lexus and poor dodge don’t even compete
At night with trees on both sides... Brilliant.
@awaters0206 True.
Softie.
@@VaporwareMartinez he or she is an Idiot actually. Who ever the pilot is.
This car make it too easy to go fast... while making feel normal... Ticket magnet
i sure miss my isf 😢
Damn I would have thoughts it wouldn't have a limit like the other F (not sure (ISF) motors. The first day I bought my GSF it hit 176mph and still had more to give.
You gotta understand this is an IS500 not an ISF. This isn’t an F car by any means, it’s just an IS with the 5.0 engine
@@sesh3508 I know. But, just like the LC500 has the same engine yet not considered a F car and still can go pass 150mph.
@@rmoore4yris must be all in the gearing
Agree, my GS F V8 will hit 170 mph.
IS F motors tap out at 175mph stock.
Mexicali has the best roads!
Now I gotta find a place and try this out!!!!
Man that gauge looks sick
Whole time im hoping a deer doesn’t come out those woods
قوه النور 👌🏽👌🏽 مشاءالله
This boutta be in everyone’s recommended
Thanks! I legit appreciate this video. Car has that high pitch rev like the Novel headers / full exhaust on the RCF. I have a GS460 with PPE headers coming in the next few days and whew this video has me hyped! hahahaha Thanks again!
Thanks man! You will have to send me a video of your car once the headers are installed. I look forward to hearing it!
@@pilot9412 RIGHT ON!
🔥
SICK！
Is it just me, or does it look like a realistic game?
Thats amazing. I will trade in my is300 when its fullypaid.
this + suprise deer = Bad News.
this would be a great daily
Very stable at high speeds. My Model 3 is nervous at high tempi.
I was able to get my 21 is350 up to 144 before I traded it in for the is500. That’s crazy it will only let you go 151mph
It should be because of the limiter once that’s off you’ll be able to hit up to like 170 180 if the isf can do it the is500 could considering the fact that there both the same v8s just different hp
@@Idhezie24 Isf was significantly more aerodynamic and the gear ratios are slightly different(in favor of the original ISF for high speed runs)
Damm my 22 is350 top out 131 mph after I got it tune I went up to 152 mph I could’ve kept going but stopped
@@rook3364 only 131? It can go faster than that
@@TheKingc20maybe because I have the AWD version but online it says it will do 144 stock but I couldn’t even get up to 144 it topped out at 131 mph during high speed run on the highway I was pretty upset before I got the tune. Now my is350 is tuned I got it up to 152 mph
Looking at getting one myself soon they’re beautiful cars
I own a is500 myself i dont regret it but im thinking about tuning it
Id be so shook for deer
There's too many potholes where I like. Even doing 100 mph is sketchy.
Without a governor, this car can do 170 which is insane
Feels like you playing Grand Turismo
So Bright!
Man I love Lexus
My Acura CL Type S 6speed is front wheel drive and close to this fast
Pfft, and my 4 banger accord says 160 on the speedo. Never a chance in this lifetime lmao
Great run btw
Slap a tune and some e85 in that thing
I want a full exhaust but my wife might kill me.
@@pilot9412 sounds dangerous. Do it anyway
Damn that sounds ❤
I glad a dear didn’t jump out
Sounds like it wanted to keep on going. It may have hit a governor’s limiter at 150
Ахуеть свет какой шикарный
Лол
I already do 178mph in my ISF V8
I just cant imagine if the fj cruisers have this engine probably a worthy opponent of the 426 HEMI Wrangler 😈😈😈😈
Sounds like a tame version of my isf with slower acceleration through the gears. Ready to see these with headers and full exhausts.
It's got the exact same engine and transmission as the RCF so although it may sound tamer, it's gonna be faster than an isf.
"Mexicali" 🤣🤣
Thats a scary night drive
what
the roads are clear and smooth, he has good headlights, and the car is more than capable, where is the issue>
@@ShaiyanHossain I was thinking the same, but based on other comments, those roads are known to be “deer dangerous”. If that’s true, then I’ll agre it’s scary.
God i love these toyota engines if had a choice i wouldve traded in my challanger scatpack widebody for the RCF but then i will miss it
And the Lexus will still be going strong at 300k miles, ISF will be my next car.
That is one straight and scary road
Beast!
I swear…the newer the car, they slower they go. All the previous F models were limited to 168. I just bought a 22 Kia stinger and it only goes to 130 👎🏾
Well the stinger GT does 168 if I’m not mistaken. You have the 2.5?
It’s because the government that’s why so much regulation
160 mph would be equivalent to a cat 5 hurricane 🌀
So the Lexus cars that are made in America are limited to 150 mph and the ones from Japan can hit 160 mph.
It saying it’s fake but it sure looks like a video game from the looks of the road 😂
Damn didn’t know mexcali had such nice roads with so many trees 🤣
Si! 🤠
was there more to go? this has the same engine as the RC F which tops at 168
I was hoping so but that’s about it. I’ve had it to 150-151 a few times but it is limited. I know it has more left but it doesn’t let you go past 150ish
@@pilot9412 old isf with out the speed limiter can go to 185
@@mez6256 Damn, now we are talking. My 21’ IS350 did 145. This should be 160+ out of the box
@@pilot9412 Lexus cars in general have really long gearing so top speed is really good
@@mez6256 that’s true, it was definitely over 171mph.
Awesome!
It should be 180 since the is500 is just a New IsF
gotta put it into dyno mode to go past 150
Oh he on x games mode
i did 156 in my rc f sport, it’s the 2.0t btw
Imagine a deer jumps out
Couldn't ask for a more perfect road. Empty, flat and straight. Also is it just me or is that 2nd gear ratio really long?
I did 164 on my LS500 i thought this beast could do better ,, sad that they put a limter on a v8 car
Why is the limiter at 150? My 2015 RCF (same engine as this) hits the limiter at 175 MPH (283 KM/H) and feels like it still has another 10-15 MPH to give. Maybe because this car is not advertised as a full blown F model? Seems like the only logical explanation
All fun and games till a deer jumps out
And I the only one watching this looking out for 🦌? Bc I was stressing😂
along came a deer........
Have you noticed how quiet this car is even at that speed? Jesus christ that's D segment where we meet cars like VW passat, Ford Monedo or Audi A4.
Yea Lexus has always had a very smoove quiet ride
Absolutely. My Model 3 is loud as hell at those speeds.
Definitely speed limited.