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Originally Posted by MisterF80M3
The IS 500 F SPORT is capable of a 4.5-second sprint to 60 MPH according to Lexus' press release today.
A bit underwhelming with 480HP and V8, IMO.
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I agree, not sure if weight or transmission is the problem but compare it to the M340i (RWD) at 382 hp, Car and Driver 0-60 was 3.8 seconds, 1/4 mile 12.3 seconds @ 115 mph, weight 3727 lbs.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-maintenance/
Lexus LC 500 (I think same engine?) - 471 hp, 0-60 4.7 seconds, 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @ 111 mph, 4371 lbs.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/ Lexus is estimating a little better for this car so maybe weight is down or better tires? Can't think there are a lot of other variables to fix.
BMW did exceptionally well but I think the LC 500 did pretty poorly. Behind by almost a second for both 0-60 and 1/4 mile with BMW higher trap speed. Both RWD, LC is supposed to have 89 more hp but is a long way back in acceleration tests. I would expect M340i and Lexus IS 500 are similar price, I would probably take the M340i. Both have their positives and negatives. Guessing IS 500 will weigh considerably more than the 340i.
Biggest plus on the Lexus is probably the engine sound/feel and the reliability?