Lexus debuts 2016 GS F (Pictures Starting on Page 8)
#421
Driver School Candidate
That would be unfortunate. If that ends up being the case, I guess the good news for future GS-F owners is that their vehicle will be "rare".
#422
Seriously underwhelming. There was very little chance I'd buy one, as there's no way to use the capabilities of a car in this general class where I live, but after seeing the glued-together styling I don't even think I'll bother to test drive it. Will trade my 2013 F Sport for a 2015 and just chill for a few years.
#423
Lexus Test Driver
The BASE 550 is pretty much standard with everything the GS has and more, such as Nappa Leather, NAV, Rearview Cam, 20-way Comfort Seats and 445hp / 480tq.
Get Msport pack and Exec Pack as options and its pretty much fully loaded at 75k plus another 5k off and your looking at a realistic price of about 70k.
If GSF can be around 75-80k loaded then I think it can be successful.
I hope Lexus doesn't make it limited production like the GShybrid.......
#424
#425
I would definitely buy this car, it looks amazing, i know it has received some negative comments based on the horsepower...but come on people, we have been waiting for this since the ISF in 08. In my opinion, lexus never planned to match or beat the M5 or Amgs, i think they just wanted to be in the conversation, which they accomplished. Those who love the brand and especially the GS will buy this car. I currently have the 13 GS350 but will definitely buy this car used in all black once it hits the 45k range .
#426
I would definitely buy this car, it looks amazing, i know it has received some negative comments based on the horsepower...but come on people, we have been waiting for this since the ISF in 08. In my opinion, lexus never planned to match or beat the M5 or Amgs, i think they just wanted to be in the conversation, which they accomplished. Those who love the brand and especially the GS will buy this car. I currently have the 13 GS350 but will definitely buy this car used in all black once it hits the 45k range .
Last edited by obturator; 01-10-15 at 12:57 PM.
#427
5% Club. Killing it!!!
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me as well .. the larger 4 door is more appealing to me . I look everyday at the IS F wondering if it's to small because I want the added HP and amenities over my current GS but I feel the car is to small IMO. The GS F is the perfect solution imo if someone wants 500 Hp then go buy a Bmw , Cts V, hellcat etc .
#429
Lexus Test Driver
#430
Lexus Test Driver
I don't think anyone was expecting the GSF to beat the ///M, AMG, or RS, but to just be competitive. Now I don't know about it even being "in the conversation" since the GSF seems to compete with the second best cars from its rivals in this segment (although on the plus side, it would/should be priced accordingly). Lexus' best can only compete with their rivals' second best. Disappointing and unworthy for this car to carry an F badge. And, after reading what Yaguchi had to say, I am even more unimpressed. Really, he's gonna compare the GSF to a car below its segment in the RCF but with 4 doors? Why not just build an ISF or RCF sedan? He, himself, said that more power can be extracted from this engine...then proceeds to put the exact same engine in the GSF. I guess Lexus does not think it could sell more GSs if they had 3 cars in this segment: GS350, GS500, GSF. Rumor has it that they almost axed the GS all together. Who knows? But hey, Lexus is doing their own thing...
#431
Super Moderator
#432
Lexus Test Driver
Here's the full-size version:
http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...ihiko-yaguchi/
#433
Pole Position
#434
Pole Position
So the chief engineer basically confirmed that the GSF is a 4dr RCF. It might be safe to assume the following:
1- Pricing is close to RCF's
2- Performance should be compared to M3/4
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/c...-doesnt-power/
1- Pricing is close to RCF's
2- Performance should be compared to M3/4
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/c...-doesnt-power/
Unless on a drag strip, a GS-F then would be far more fun and capable than an M5.
#435
Also, the GSF's chassis may even be better than the RCF's because it's not a Frankenstein setup but it's very own. The longer wheel base may affect it, however. We shall see.
Last edited by obturator; 01-11-15 at 06:59 AM.