This is a good example that the Internet is awesome. And at times, we wonder besides the usual keyboard warriors and /b/tards, who else actually lurk around the Internet. Last week, a Lexus LS460 owner attempted to re-create the classical 1990 TV commercial of Lexus, where an LS400 is sitting on a dynamometer and making a run up to 145 miles per hour, all while a large pyramid of crystal champagne glasses calmly sits on the hood of the car.

The Lexus owner’s attempts were unsuccessful to a certain degree, which he shows it in YouTube. However, Lexus is quick to response, simply by proving that it’s still possible. Of course, a few of the factors must be placed correctly according to Lexus, which is why the owner fails to re-attempt. Lexus took the time to pull a 2011 LS460 and 1990 LS400 into the garage, level them (that’s the key!) and run the respective V8s up north of 4,000 rpm. In all cases, the stack of champagne glasses remained unperturbed on either hood. A cool and excellent marketing attempt by Lexus to show that they are paying attention to their customers; well at least better than a certain company that tells you “you’re holding it wrong”.

Owner’s attempt to recreate the commercial stunt