Throwing a massive, powerful engine under the hood does not a performance car make. A hot rod, sure, but a performance car" Not so much. Of course, this depends heavily on your definition of “performance,” but a true performance car can do more than just blast down straightaways at mind-blowing speeds. It can also carry that speed eloquently into a corner, negotiate an apex, and carve through to the other side of it without making the driver feel as if he or she needs an FIA Super License. Power is one thing; getting that power to the ground is even more important. That’s where the chassis and suspension come in. Without the right combination of chassis rigidity, suspension tuning, tire selection, and braking ability, all that power your beefcake engine sends through your jewel of a transmission won’t mean much, as only a small portion of it will make it to the pavement. Each vehicle in the Lexus F performance line comes equipped with a naturally aspirated V-8 engine that can rocket the cars to 60 mph in under five seconds. But to help translate all that grunt to the ground, a car needs a chassis that’s up to the task of making sure the driver doesn’t completely lose control when the right pedal is depressed all the way. For example, when we tested the Lexus GS F, we noted that the ?handling isn?t just predictable; it?s accessible?a trait that?s become rare as these expensive sports sedans blend attributes of intercontinental ...