--- title: "Here’s Lexus Teasing Its New Flagship V8 F Models for 2022" description: "We expect 661 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, as well as a successor to the beloved IS F sedan in due time." date: "2021-02-16" modified: "2021-02-16" authors: - name: "Máté Petrány" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/mate-petrany" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/39272/heres-lexus-teasing-its-new-flagship-v8-f-models-for-2022" categories: - "Lexus News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Lexus" - "Lexus 4.0" - "Lexus F" - "Lexus F Sport" - "Lexus V8" --- # Here’s Lexus Teasing Its New Flagship V8 F Models for 2022 ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* There was a time when Toyota was supposed to develop its new V8 by racing it at the [super challenging Nürburgring 24 Hours](). Now, despite earlier reports, it looks like the group's most furious engines are back on track over at Lexus, with "a new era of F Sport performance vehicles" already in the pipeline for the 2022 model year. As reported earlier, instead of canceling them, Lexus is expected to launch [its trio of new F cars in November](), starting with what sounds like the new IS F. Building on the [2021 IS 350 F Sport's]() technology, the smaller sedan is likely to use the naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 already known from the RC and LC 500 coupes, this time tuned to produce 474 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. What's even more exciting is the new twin-turbo Lexus V8, which is a 4.0-liter affair reportedly making 661 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. This is slated to make its debut in the potential LS F sedan and LC F coupe, completing this new premium power trio from Japan. As far as matching transmissions go, the 10-speed automatic currently used in the gorgeous LC is the most likely contender. ![message-editor%2F1613483685623-2021\_lexus\_is\_350\_f-sport\_infrared\_048-scaled.jpg]() **Lexus** Despite the twin-turbo V8 being the new flagship engine from Lexus, the IS F is expected to get the naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter. As [*Lexus Enthusias*t points out](), the engine cover used for the official teaser is the 2UR-GSE V8's current one used in the RC F and GS F models. Japanese magazine [*Best Car*]() also suggests that Lexus is working on a luxury performance crossover called LF or LQ, which is expected to cost between $140,000 and $190,000*.* For that kind of money, you can expect a loud V8 under the hood. Meanwhile, not being blind to the Ford Bronco's success, Lexus wishes to replace [the outgoing Toyota Land Cruiser]() with [a body-on-frame SUV of its own]() in North America. ![message-editor%2F1613485523103-2022\_teaser\_1.jpg]() **Lexus** ![message-editor%2F1613486141219-nurburgring24h-2019-514472.jpg]() *Lexus* ![message-editor%2F1613486162210-supergtjgtc-2019-rd.2-020-143111.jpg]() *Lexus* With the twin-turbo V8 now back on the menu with well over 650 horsepower, note that the iconic LFA's naturally-aspirated V10 produced 563 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque in Nürburgring Package tune. Now, imagine the LC F with 661 horsepower and 480 pound-feet. Yep, that should do it! *Got a tip? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author As a fan of old cars, new cars, trains, planes, buses, and you-name-it, Máté can sometimes be seen driving an Autobianchi around Budapest, much to the amusement of the children, mostly. When not time-traveling, he continues to report from the future to his American colleagues, often talking about Lotus, Ozzy Osbourne, or both. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [Twitter]()