Originally Posted by Gold_Rush

He's currently working on a 1000hp version. And the 750hp version is only boosting 5.5lbs of boost.

I wouldn't call the AMG v12 TT gay though. Anything making 604+hp and 738lb-ft of tq stock earns my respect.

And what's with the "it's ONLY making 640hp" comment? That's like saying the 427ci Ls7 is ONLY making 505hp compared to the F430's 263ci 490hp 4.3L v8. 164ci more displacement and only 15hp more. If it was boasting 427ci of displacement like the z06, it would power the space shuttle and make a gazillion hp. You get the point.

This motor is both impressive and good. Same goes for the ls7 and the Ferrari 4.3L.

Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt

A 217mph sedan is in fact stupid.

Poor Bentley. Now their 202mph sedan is officially a slow piece of crap.

Originally Posted by Threxx

Rumor has it they may try entering that arena in the next couple of years... but with a twist. Instead of using superchargers or turbochargers for added power, they're going to use electric motors... thus making high performance vehicles that get better gas milage than the non high performance version of the same car. The LS430 is getting a ground-up redesign and will become the LS460 with a 4.6L with at least 350 horsepower. Add in a hybrid electric system option and Lexus is aiming at a total of at least 450 horsepower and AWD. That's still not true AMG territory for a car that heavy, but it's a big step in the right direction, and will also likely come at a much lower price tag. My real question is does Lexus dare to make an LS that actually rides somewhat rough in the name of handling, or are they going to try to add a more instantly adaptive ride control system that truely improves the handling dramatically without hurting ride quality too much.