The Rivals

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BMW's current M5, the 10 series, looks graceful yet aggressive, and is in a class of its own in terms of raw, usable power. Sadly, the screaming V10 from the E36 series has disappeared and shows no sign of returning.  

The Audi RS4 has been on a 5 year hiatus, and the latest one is cleaner yet more aggressive, and doesn't have the awkwardness in its looks as the last one did.

2014 Lexus ISF gets the family face, and we aren't sure if we like it. Thing with most of these ultra-modern designs, though, is that they usually grow on your real fast.