Since they claim to be using the IS-F tranny (modifed of course), here is a great read on some of the technical details of the automatic.
http://www.lexus.com/models/ISF/feat...sion_Story.pdf
For the lazy folk:
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The car only shifts when you want it to, not when it thinks you should.
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So in M, it will let you bang off the rev limiter?
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In gears 2-8, there is no drivetrain loss over a manual transmission.
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So there is no difference in power to the wheels while in M?
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Simply tap the downshift paddle and you are given temporary M-mode. If you come to a stop or cruise at a speed for too long, it will return to D-mode.
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So you don't have to worry about hitting any buttons when you want to have fun
