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Old 08-18-11, 06:53 PM
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I'm not sure if anybody caught this and I don't know how to paste a picture of it here so hopefully, this link works but apparently it's a teaser picture of the upcoming GS F Sport (not GS-F).

http://pressroom.toyota.com/images/G...8_2524_low.jpg


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Old 08-18-11, 06:59 PM
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Sweet, needs different rims, but looking good.
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Tell you the truth I dont see the point of having the F-Sport model, that will have the same V6 / 306hp engine. It's like BMW 528 M lol. They should just make the V8 GS-F and that be the true sport model, unlike the V6 with an F badge.
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
Tell you the truth I dont see the point of having the F-Sport model, that will have the same V6 / 306hp engine. It's like BMW 528 M lol. They should just make the V8 GS-F and that be the true sport model, unlike the V6 with an F badge.
maybe you dont, many people do... yes, like M-Sport versions of many of BMW cars that exist.

I love IS200d F-Sport.
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
Tell you the truth I dont see the point of having the F-Sport model, that will have the same V6 / 306hp engine. It's like BMW 528 M lol. They should just make the V8 GS-F and that be the true sport model, unlike the V6 with an F badge.
It really depends how they execute the F-Sport brand and what their ultimate goal for the F-Sport brand is. If it's simply to sell more cars because it's another edition, I'm sure Lexus will sell some just as BMW does even when they put the M-Sport on the 328 or even 528.

If they differentiate it more and actually add performance benefits such as how the 335is adds something different such as the 7 speed dct, then bring on the F-Sport in all its glory.

I really hope Lexus takes their cars in a more sporty direction especially how they develop the 4g GS in its later years and the upcoming 3g IS.
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Just like the IS F-Sport with the same HP as the IS350? yeah, so what if it doesn't hit 60 in 4.5 seconds. I bet the 450H will be a killer.
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Originally Posted by TF109B
Just like the IS F-Sport with the same HP as the IS350? yeah, so what if it doesn't hit 60 in 4.5 seconds. I bet the 450H will be a killer.
Pretty much....

And the GSh has to perform well, since in a way it is taking V8's spot.
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Looks like ES rims
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GS 450h?

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Originally Posted by bam
I'm not sure if anybody caught this and I don't know how to paste a picture of it here so hopefully, this link works but apparently it's a teaser picture of the upcoming GS F Sport (not GS-F).

http://pressroom.toyota.com/images/G...8_2524_low.jpg

The crossbar on the grille is matte black. The F-Sport is going to look aggressive like the GSh concept.
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Originally Posted by *Batman*
The crossbar on the grille is matte black. The F-Sport is going to look aggressive like the GSh concept.
It also seems to have LED fog lights. It was said initially that the regular GS350 would compete with the E-class while the F-sport would appeal more to buyers of the 5 series/A6. Maybe that's why the GS350 is so understated.
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Nice catches. Are the wheels the same or just similar?

Lexus has been listening to us

If we got the true "GS" F and a coupe....that would be something!
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
It also seems to have LED fog lights. It was said initially that the regular GS350 would compete with the E-class while the F-sport would appeal more to buyers of the 5 series/A6. Maybe that's why the GS350 is so understated.
I actually don't see any LED fog lights. It seems that where the fog light used to be is simply just an empty space. I presume there actually is something there to direct more air flow to cool the brakes. It's the same with the 335is. Normally, there are fog lights in the same spot but when you order the 335is, they delete the fog lights on the coupe.

The grill seems to be the same style as the IS-F "mesh" grille.
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Yeah I think it loses the fogs, seems to gain a chrome ring around the lower air intake. Concept had it

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