Lexus IS-F Drag Times

In the first time of Lexus history, the IS-F is hitting low 12s and with forced induction, even 11 seconds. Currently, the fastest IS-F drag time proven and recorded is a quarter mile of 12.2 seconds. For $56,000 you may not think this is fast, but it does blow away most of the competition at the same price, unless the car is bought cheaper and tuned. This vehicle is nearly stock aside from intake / exhaust modifications. Many factors come in to play when racing on a drag strip. What tires is the driver using? How full is the gas tank? How much does the person weigh? Is he or she shifting precisely or losing time due to early / late shifts? Some people will even go to the extreme of going to the bathroom before a race to lighten the load. The vehicle is trapping speeds of nearly 117 miles an hour. I believe 11 seconds is certainly possible without forced induction, and we will most likely see some 11 second drag times next year. This vehicle certainly pleases the crowd and shocks many spectators at the strip. Nobody expects a Lexus to achieve speeds this fast, unless of course, it is the LF-A. The LF-A is a supercar though, and will most likely never be spotted on a drag strip. The IS-F is not meant for the drag strip either. Many people take their stock vehicles which are ill prepared for a drag strip, and will race them beyond their potential. The problem with this is the sticky subtance found on most strips. The stock vehicles simply are not meant to take this abuse on the sticky track which can often mess with the drivetrain. The drag times are courtesy of http://dragtimes.com