Thread of the Day: What Cars Leave Their Predecessors in the Dust?

The new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is faster than any Ferrari to ever lap the 1.9-mile Fiorano test circuit — including the Enzo. What the F12 Berlinetta arguably does is leave its predecessor — the Ferrari 599 — in the dust in terms of power, styling, and handling. Today’s Thread of the Day from Zoomin asks what new car obliterates the reputation of its predecessor.
When it comes to new cars that leave outgoing models in the dust, suggestions ranged from the 2005 Ford Mustang to the 2013 Dodge Dart (over the Dodge Caliber) and the current-generation Kia Optima. On the more expensive side of the automotive universe, the current-generation Cadillac CTS got a mention, as did the BMW E39 M5 and the 2004 Jaguar XJ — though some might now suggest the current Jaguar XJ instead.