What, if any Lexus competes with SS?

[Fogey]

In terms of acceleration, what two or three year old Lexus, if any will give an SS a go? Assume both are stock and I'm not talking about the $100K plus models, just the Lexus your neighbor might buy.

[SixGracing]

The Lexus IS-F might give you a run. It's a V8, real wheel drive, over 400hp and paddle shifts like a formula one car. It would be a challenge. I think that one would come down to drivers.. It has a base of around $60K so similar to that of a Caddy CTS-V. Unfortunately there are some pretty quick foreign jobs out there. That's why, you add some mods and getting beat will never happen.

[Shovan]

A new Is-F beats you easy

[pcrdude]

Originally Posted by Shovan

A new Is-F beats you easy

$62K, 416 bhp, 3780 lbs, 4.6 sec 0-60mph, 13.0 sec. 1/4 mile.

I'd call it a driver's race myself.......(for nearly double the price).

[Shovan]

Originally Posted by pcrdude

$62K, 416 bhp, 3780 lbs, 4.6 sec 0-60mph, 13.0 sec. 1/4 mile.

I'd call it a driver's race myself.......(for nearly double the price).

More like 4.2-4.3 ;

[Fogey]

I meant to exclude the LSF. I thought it was around $100K. I'm talking about the basic Lexus line.

[pcrdude]

Originally Posted by Shovan

More like 4.2-4.3 ;

Here is my source:

http://www.lexus.com/models/ISF/

[pcrdude]

Originally Posted by Fogey

I meant to exclude the LSF. I thought it was around $100K. I'm talking about the basic Lexus line.

Are you thinkin' LFA? That is out of the park fast.

Edited to add "and expensive" @ $375K

[Jayrcr3]

I can tell you that there is one (IS-f) around my area that probably won't be challenging me again.

[SixGracing]

Originally Posted by Fogey

I meant to exclude the LSF. I thought it was around $100K. I'm talking about the basic Lexus line.

No one is talking about the LFA. We're talking the IS-F. I think it's the sporty verison of the Lexus IS300. It shifts like a bat out of hell too. Supposedly one of the smoothest, fasting shifting paddle shift trannys out there. I agree that it would be a drivers race. .

[Swacer]

Originally Posted by Fogey

I meant to exclude the LSF. I thought it was around $100K. I'm talking about the basic Lexus line.

I think you need to familarize yourself with the Lexus line a little better.

The Lexus IS-F ($65.5K) is 420hp V8 RWD Sedan...and it will run right with you on any given day. Its paddles and 8 speed trans will probably whip you if you're off on a gear shift. Beautiful car, I almost bought one.

The Lexus LFA ($400K) is a 552hp V10 RWD Super Car. I wouldn't even compare a SS to this. Its not a fair comparision. Perhaps in hp with enough mods, but not in technology, luxury, and individuality.

The two cars listed above are why i never understand why people insult Toyota's ablity to create a performance car.

[upflying]

Don't pick this lexus.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/insa...this_72281.htm

[Shovan]

Originally Posted by pcrdude

Here is my source:

http://www.lexus.com/models/ISF/

That's being on the safe side. Just like the v6 camaro was underrated. Car companies like to be safe when posting numbers

[1BADLS3]

Originally Posted by Swacer

The two cars listed above are why i never understand why people insult Toyota's ability to create a performance car.

Because they haven't been able to do it in the $30k range for how long now? And everything else they make is mostly slow and boring. It's not that they can't; it's that they don't.