Lexus’ latest high-performance sedan, the IS F aimed to compete with the Audi RS4 and BMW M3 among others, when it was released in 2007. And it had the means to do so, thanks to a V8 5.0 atmospheric capable of delivering 505 Nm (at 5,200 rpm) and 423 ch (6,600 rpm) to gain a 0 to 100 km/h in 4s8with the assistance of a auto box with 8-speed torque converter. Performances which, unfortunately, can make you lose your mind, especially among the youngest.
This is the case of a 19 year old Californian driverwho had the very bad idea of pushing the Japanese girl (exactly the same blue model as the one in the photo above) to her limits ce Sunday January 5, on public roads, more precisely on the Pacific Coast Highway where the Police were carrying out a speed check. Result : 203 km/h recordedflashing lights, and a good lesson that is not about to end. In the process, the Lexus was immediately transferred to the pound for at least 30 daysand the young man accused of “reckless driving”, or even more. We do not know exactly what the latter is exposed to, but the incident could have serious consequences.
However, California had just promulgated a series of measures for 2025, including the installation of five new radars on the axis where the offense was committed, and steeper fines. Finally, everything is relative: the new fine for speeding above 160 km/h was only set at $500. Obviously not sufficiently dissuasive…
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