However, the Lexus IS500 will have something the M340i does not — boatloads of character. Those who haven’t used Lexus’ atmospheric V8 simply do not understand just how joyful it is to drive. During my LC500 drive, I couldn’t have cared less about performance figures or if any cars around me were faster. My car made the better noise by far and had an engine that was far more enjoyable to use, so I was having more fun. I can’t even imagine what that engine will be like in a small sedan.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/02/22/l...ings-v8-power/
Question is its steering feel and how it handles vs the G80. I'll trade steering feel over 3 s 0 to 60 kmph.