GS Lexus seeks to destroy M5 and E63 with new GS-F!

[NarutoRamen]

There did exist a gap, with the passing of time the gap has become narrower, not wider. The Germans are the benchmark but they are not untouchable. I would even venture to say that they could be really close to hitting their target, but the recent events in Japan might make it a difficult case to dig deeper in their coffers in developing something that's too niche like this.

Oh no doubt, the gap is smaller than it used to be due to parity in technology. The issue is that, like the IS-F, this car will be great on paper but completely different when it comes to real world dynamics. The problem is that Lexus from the get go are VERY soft cars, especially be big boys like GS and LS. Relative to them, the Germans are naturally sporty. Thus, it's much easier for the Germans to make super-sedans than the Japanese.

I'm not saying that they can't do it, or that the Germans are untouchable, just that the GS was never designed with the "intent" of it going the sports route, while E and 5er were designed from the get-go to be available in sport models. I hope that makes sense.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Oh no doubt, the gap is smaller than it used to be due to parity in technology. The issue is that, like the IS-F, this car will be great on paper but completely different when it comes to real world dynamics. The problem is that Lexus from the get go are VERY soft cars, especially be big boys like GS and LS. Relative to them, the Germans are naturally sporty. Thus, it's much easier for the Germans to make super-sedans than the Japanese.

I'm not saying that they can't do it, or that the Germans are untouchable, just that the GS was never designed with the "intent" of it going the sports route, while E and 5er were designed from the get-go to be available in sport models. I hope that makes sense.

That's a rather valid point. While from an enthusiasts point of view, I'm hoping that they do take a more driver-oriented approach to their cars, espcially with the forthcoming GS and IS. But I have feeling the loss of their current clientele may not jive with the higher-ups over at Lexus.

B773: The Aurion was a RWD offering in Oz, right?

 

[cawimmer430]

B773: The Aurion was a RWD offering in Oz, right?

FWD.

And supposedly it is the most powerful and fastest FWD production car (from the factory) in the world.