Watch Lexus IS F With 273,000 Miles Push Hard Around The Nurburgring

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When it launched in the United States for the 2008 model year, the Lexus IS F had models like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG in its sights. The Japanese sedan followed the classic recipe of American muscle cars by installing a modified V8 from larger models into this smaller, performance-focused offering. Watch this video to see how a mildly modified example handles the Nürburgring Nordschleife.