I have a question for you. What are you on about? Tests like these are usually done with either no one in the car or with a camera man. The final test of the IS-F is a joke. I seriously doubt the way they tested it on camera is the way they got their lap time.

The IS-F is far more muscle car like than the M3, and just a tad less than the AMG… The M3 is still superior to 60 and on the track than the IS-F and is actually more comfortable. I have read reports on this. I personally have driven the new M3 and am about to go and test the IS-F. I’ll let you know which was more comfy.

You can’t really compare the quality of the M3 to the IS-F since the IS-F hasn’t been through the years like the M3 has. For all you know the Lexus could have a recall in 2 months because of a falty gearbox that could potentially burn through the clutch at racing temperatures and speeds. Who knows? I don’t, and neither do you.

PS: There are far too many gears in the Lexus! 8? Overkill and possible racing party foul…

Also interesting that the least deniable muscle superiority of the IS-F is somehow skipped entirely in the so-called “specs” comparison that only lists horsepower. And of course no mention of the superior ergonomics, comfort, and overall driveability of the IS-F, nor any expression of acknowledgement that the Lexus will provide enjoyment well after the BMW or Benz have been rebuilt if not scrapped.