bum-man

Isn't that just another way to engineer something?
Personally, I always found it neat when cars showcase front engine rear transmissions; and as long as trunk or rear seat space isn't compromised I wouldn't be able to put a finger on who designed the better vehicle.

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CarGuy

So this is the new Lexus falgship replacing the LS430(makes sense 400-430-460)
Well its got enough punch and super confortable and relaxing for the highway. It is a nice alternative to the S class and I can only imagine it's going to beat all germans in reliability. But being so heavy I imagine it handles like a boat so if your old I guess this is the perfect car.

Mirage77

Sorry, I phrased my words wrongly, pardon me... Yes, doing the transmission at the rear is another form of engineering, but the point I'm trying to put across is that Lexus did not need to go through the trouble of designing a rear-located transmission and yet they have achieved good weight distribution. Maserati had big problems designing an automatic gearbox that could fit at the rear, hence the delay until this year or the next, when they will finally be releasing the auto Quattroporte. Also, their manumatic gearbox isn't the smoothest around either - Maserati had to work with a compromise for weight distribution, Lexus didn't.

Bruce

Actually i'd imagine it doesn't handle any worse that the S-Class , the slalom for the LS460 is 50.9 mph, the S550 handles at 60.1 mph. Overall the Mercedes, as usual is the more sporty vehicle. In the end, neither of these vehicle aren't meant as sports cars

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