MotorTrend Comparison: 550i vs. E550 vs. XF vs. GS460
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If Lexus did not detuned the 4.6L engine it would not be at the bottom of the list. Maybe the next generation the GS460 would get the 380HP engine.
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If Lexus did not detuned the 4.6L engine it would not be at the bottom of the list. Maybe the next generation the GS460 would get the 380HP engine.
Chu...
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lexus needs to stress performance more. They have the reliability in the bag ( relative to industry standards), they need to focus more on performance in the future models. Even the ISF was ranked last in its comparison to the M3,RS4, and C63. They are coming around, but damn they are taking their time. Nobody is saying for them to dump their creamy suspension, but damn they should offer a sport edition to their full line up ( larger wheels, brakes, stiffer suspension, and added aero parts like infiniti, BMW,mercedes,audi. It seems that I usually only notice lexus on reliability rankings ( always at the top), but they are never at the top of any performance comparisons sadly.
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Personally I prefer "RELIABILITY (IN YEARS)" over "PERFORMANCE (IN 10TH OF SECONDS)." ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Even though, I do hope Lexus will come out with "SPORTS EDITION" soon (with chrome trims removed from the vehicle)!!!![Confused](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Then that will shut them out... for good!!!
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Even though, I do hope Lexus will come out with "SPORTS EDITION" soon (with chrome trims removed from the vehicle)!!!
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Then that will shut them out... for good!!!
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How did they get 360hp bmw 550 0-60 in 4.8????? This is almost M3 414hp number. Weird, because bmw lists 550 with manual trans. in 5.4... that's big difference. I've seen Motortrend posting bogus numbers before. I wouldn't use them as a source of info...
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yeah. that 550i accel time is bullsht
http://forums.motortrend.com/70/6616...50i/index.html
other places post it at 5.x seconds
i was questioning that crap, cuz i know 20 more hp/tq does not = ~1 second faster
http://forums.motortrend.com/70/6616...50i/index.html
other places post it at 5.x seconds
i was questioning that crap, cuz i know 20 more hp/tq does not = ~1 second faster
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list but rather just a regular XF. The supercharged version should be taking on the M and AMG class. It would then get its teeth kicked in.
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