After a disappointing experience behind the wheel of the Lexus IS 250 F-Sport recently, I wasn't expecting too much from the Lexus IS-F. Yeah, sure, I know this is a whole 'nother deal, what with it's 416 horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 and 8-speed, paddle-shifted transmission.

Yet it was hard to believe two vehicles could share a platform, exterior panels and interior design without sharing the bulk of their driving characteristics. But you know the old saying: There's not a problem in the automotive world that can't be fixed with more horsepower. 

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