Official GS-F discussion
07-19-14, 12:41 PM
#617
Lexus Test Driver
You can also expect to see some sort of GS F, which is needed as the GS already ships with either a V-6 or a hybrid system, neither of which makes enough power for the chassis. Expect the GS F to get the RC F’S naturally aspirated V-8 and get cranked up to right around 500 hp. http://m.motortrend.com/wot/1407_production_lexus_lf_lc_to_get_600_hp_twin_turbo_v_8_variant.html??fullsite=true?__federated=1
08-27-14, 08:06 AM
#619
Pole Position
I just purchased a 2008 IS-F (for my wife), after driving that car I have never wanted a GS-F more! Oh why Lexus why can't I have a ~500hp V8 in my GS?
(also - Oh man that 8-speed transmission!).
(also - Oh man that 8-speed transmission!).
09-06-14, 02:43 PM
#621
Lexus Test Driver
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/06/lexus-gs-f-2016-report/
I hope it's not true that even the GS F will be lacking power compared to competitors. Hopefully it'll still be lightest of the bunch...
I hope it's not true that even the GS F will be lacking power compared to competitors. Hopefully it'll still be lightest of the bunch...
09-06-14, 03:05 PM
#622
Pole Position
I doesn't matter to me, I don't care if it's the most powerful or the lightest or the fastest. I just want a lexus built high performance mid sized sedan. People get too caught up in the stats, but in real life I don't care that an M3 is faster than my ISF.
09-06-14, 04:05 PM
#623
Lexus Test Driver
I couldn't agree more.
09-06-14, 08:13 PM
#625
And it should be heavier. It should also pack much more hp than the RCF. The thing it should not be is heavier than the competition because the GS 350 is already lighter than the 535, E350, and A6.
09-07-14, 03:04 PM
#626
more rumors milling
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/06/l...f-2016-report/
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/06/l...f-2016-report/
Lexus GS F coming in 2016 with 500 hp
Lexus GS F
By Brandon TurkusRSS feedGoogle+
Posted Sep 6th 2014 3:00PM
Comments48
The Lexus GS F has been one of those cars that's been rumored and whispered about for years, but has never come to fruition. The last time we spoke of the Lexus-badged BMW M5-killer was in a crop of spy photos, posted one year ago yesterday. So what's behind this latest rekindled round of rumors?
Well, according to Autocar, sources have claimed that the GS F will hit markets in 2016, and that it will make use of a more potent version of the Lexus RC F's 5.0-liter V8 that will sing to the tune of 500 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF will be included, as will a Torsen limited-slip diff. Taken as a whole, the executive sedan should get to 60 in the mid-four-second range and accelerate to a top speed of 170 miles per hour.
Prices in the UK will start at 80,000 pounds ($130,000 at today's rates, but as we know, translating British prices to American prices is an inexact science), and right away, we run into a big issue.
If, as Autocar claims, the GS F will arrive with 500 hp, a mid-four-second sprint to 60 and an 80,000-pound price tag, it will do so at a huge disadvantage relative to its competition. The base, 557-horsepower Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG has 557 hp, can hit 60 in 4.2 seconds and starts at 72,585 pounds. The BMW M5, meanwhile, has 560 hp and will hit 62 mph in 4.3 seconds, with prices starting at 73,940 pounds.
Autocar says Lexus will justify the price by offering a "very high level of standard equipment," but will that be enough to counter the fact that it's more expensive, less powerful and slower than the competition?
Well, we'll be waiting a while to find out. The magazine expects orders to open on GS F during the fourth quarter of 2015, meaning we could see a debut at the next Detroit, New York or Geneva shows.
Lexus GS F
By Brandon TurkusRSS feedGoogle+
Posted Sep 6th 2014 3:00PM
Comments48
The Lexus GS F has been one of those cars that's been rumored and whispered about for years, but has never come to fruition. The last time we spoke of the Lexus-badged BMW M5-killer was in a crop of spy photos, posted one year ago yesterday. So what's behind this latest rekindled round of rumors?
Well, according to Autocar, sources have claimed that the GS F will hit markets in 2016, and that it will make use of a more potent version of the Lexus RC F's 5.0-liter V8 that will sing to the tune of 500 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF will be included, as will a Torsen limited-slip diff. Taken as a whole, the executive sedan should get to 60 in the mid-four-second range and accelerate to a top speed of 170 miles per hour.
Prices in the UK will start at 80,000 pounds ($130,000 at today's rates, but as we know, translating British prices to American prices is an inexact science), and right away, we run into a big issue.
If, as Autocar claims, the GS F will arrive with 500 hp, a mid-four-second sprint to 60 and an 80,000-pound price tag, it will do so at a huge disadvantage relative to its competition. The base, 557-horsepower Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG has 557 hp, can hit 60 in 4.2 seconds and starts at 72,585 pounds. The BMW M5, meanwhile, has 560 hp and will hit 62 mph in 4.3 seconds, with prices starting at 73,940 pounds.
Autocar says Lexus will justify the price by offering a "very high level of standard equipment," but will that be enough to counter the fact that it's more expensive, less powerful and slower than the competition?
Well, we'll be waiting a while to find out. The magazine expects orders to open on GS F during the fourth quarter of 2015, meaning we could see a debut at the next Detroit, New York or Geneva shows.
09-09-14, 09:48 PM
#628
Lexus Test Driver
It. Is. Coming.
Lexus Planning GS F, RC F Four-Door Coupe And L.A. Auto Show Premiere: Report http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094311_lexus-planning-gs-f-rc-f-four-door-coupe-and-l-a-auto-show-premiere-report
09-10-14, 05:19 PM
#630
Lexus Test Driver
Will it be here at the 2014 LA Auto Show? I go there every year. 