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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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Not defending or ragging on any specific car/brand, but after my F80 M3 experience, I consider 1/4 mile trap speed as the only relevant indicator for RWD acceleration performance. My V8 R8 Spyder is around 250-300 lbs heavier and significantly down on power compared to my M3, yet 9/10 times I was at 60mph quicker in the R8 from a dig due to the M3 always struggling for grip and being able to shift much quicker in the R8. But the M3's 1/4 mile trap speed is 10mph higher, and that's where you really feel the difference.
I'd like to hope that this IS500 will be easier to launch with an auto and a N/A engine, but if the 1/4 mile trap speed is around ~113MPH or higher, I'm in.