Best Motoring (9/2010) - Genesis vs IS F vs Mustang GT vs Camaro SS vs E500

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03-17-14, 07:45 AM

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The IS-F could have held the first place but the rear wheels kept on cutting loose after the apex of the turn.

That's why Lexus added a limited slip differential in later model years. It made a huge difference.

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03-17-14, 11:50 AM

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That's why Lexus added a limited slip differential in later model years. It made a huge difference.

Yep. It was ~.9s faster on the same track in 2010, which was also faster than the best laps posted by the M3 and C63 AMG. And in this case, it was the same driver in the ISF in both races, so any margin for error due to driver skill can be reasonably eliminated.