I was wondering if the new 2013 Lexus gs 350 awd Fsport has active torque vectoring since Lexus is known to have active torque control.

Topgun77

 

nope 2013 is the gimped version. We do have rear steering.

 

The Lexus RC F from my understanding is debuting the worlds first rear torque vectoring. Its on AWD cars and SUVs now. For a smaller car with over 450hp with its main intent to be performance, it makes sense and it will surely really add some spirit out of corners at high speeds.

For the GS I feel it would be overkill since it has 306hp. The rear wheel steering to me really compliments the GS.

I cannot figure out the method to Lexus F/F-sport madness since they all seem to offer different ways to apply sport. Some have torque vectoring, some rear steer option, some a LSD, some big brakes, some do not, etc etc.

 

I think the BMW M5 has torque vectoring?

 

I think Acura, also, has had torque vectoring on some of its cars for several years.

 

I'm not sure about the m5 but I know it's available on the AWD X5M & X6M
It does, but it's an AWD car. I think the RCF is the first RWD car to offer it.

 

"Other details mentioned in the report include an Active M-Differential with torque vectoring between the rear wheel" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bmw_m5#...0.93present.29

But the RCF does that that screen which shows the torque split so I guess that makes it better

 

I think Mitsubishi or nissan debuted it ages ago. I know acura has it on awd cars but they have been stuck at 300hp since 2006..I know Porsche and BMW have it on high power awd SUVs.

Just read and it seems the M5 and Panamera GTS has some sort of rear torque vectoring so now I'm confused.

 

nice video here

 

Yeah even the the e63 amg has torque vectoring.

 

Is this a tarted-up phrase for limited slip differential? It looks like in the Porsche video they're using a standard stability control trick (selectively applying braking) in concert with an electronically controlled LSD in the rear diff.

From what Porsche showed, it sure looked like the "SH" stuff Acura has been doing forever.

 

so whats rear steering on the GS F mean ?

 

Depending on speed the rear wheels will turn up to 2° the same or opposite of the front, allowing for greater maneuverability around corners or in a parking lot.

 

^^^ Yup….it really helps handling and you can tell the difference on the road and the track...

 

Is that why i think the car has an amazing turn radius in parking lots ? I mean i can cut and get in spots like a yugo!! I am allays impressed by how nimble the car is for its size.