Comparing to the former GS400, the GS430 has stronger torque but same hp. Did anyone drive this car?

 

I drove it but didn't notice much difference over the GS400. Also, they toned it down from the racier GS400 as it has a partial wood steering wheel (which I hated). Also, there is no E-shift available in the GS430. E-shift can be had on the GS300 and the IS300. Trouble is the E-shift will not allow 1st gear shifts so you spend your day in 2nd and 3rd gear - not very sporting. I have an ES300 now which I love for what it is but nothing in the Lexus lineup really gets me excited from a sports car point of view. I was hoping for more seeing that Toyota will be in Formula 1 racing from 2002.