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Old 10-25-13, 03:38 PM
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Those fenders could actually make it to a production car, but the face and rear will change.
Old 10-25-13, 05:20 PM
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I'd be disappointed if the GS-F doesn't get at least a true full spindle grille.

It looks so good with the full spindle grille in the recent GS300h commercial in Japan. It'd be deceiving if they don't actually produce the car that way.

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Old 10-25-13, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Yes lots of interesting info leaking out of the New Orleans - International Lexus Dealer Meeting / Conference

On Tuesday a photo leaked on twitter of the 2015 RC-F being tested @ NOLA Motorsports Park..

But that photo was quickly taken down..

~ Joe Z
Did anyone manage to save that photo?
Old 10-25-13, 05:57 PM
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?? Stop at 10 sec into the video and its the same current grill. 2014 models are still the same as 2013

The hour glass might stand out more but the chrome fangs do not do down to the air dam like the IS, ES or LS
Old 10-25-13, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TF109B
This should be closed. Old pictures, old (non)news. People might get confused thinking this is the actual car.
Yes, this is an old repost. Also those parts are just add-on TRD parts available in Japan, and in no way show what the GS F will actually look like.
Old 10-25-13, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
this is definitely not actual car.

This. So obviously a GS with a body kit.
Old 10-25-13, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
With news of a Twin Turbo future I don't think 461-480hp will last long

Music to my ears. There's no way, from a marketing standpoint that the GS-F will have the same hp as the lower tier RC-F.
Old 10-25-13, 09:16 PM
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Caught this render on Lexusenthusiast, looks decent but not much of the test car is carried

Old 10-25-13, 10:59 PM
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hope they keep the triple projector headlights in the final version
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
or merged…..

I'd be fine with 460hp-480hp…..
I agree.... Those numbers would put a smile on my face any day... besides where and when will you ever use 550Hp except the track and the split second it takes to pass someone on the highway...

465 seems plenty... I think with the proper facelift (if that happens) it will be a winner
Old 10-25-13, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I agree.... Those numbers would put a smile on my face any day... besides where and when will you ever use 550Hp except the track and the split second it takes to pass someone on the highway...

465 seems plenty... I think with the proper facelift (if that happens) it will be a winner
in that case most people can hardly really use 465hp either. in fact, anything over 350hp honestly is a lot
Old 10-25-13, 11:34 PM
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The fitment of the exhaust to the rear bumper is horrible. It's like a badly done amateur cutout.

Can't be real. Looks like a colored in test mule to me.
Old 10-25-13, 11:46 PM
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I wonder if Lexus is reluctant to give the GSF more than 550 HP because they fear it will tarnish the LFA. It's as though they want the LFA to have the most horsepower of all cars in the Lexus lineup. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by dmvp29
I wonder if Lexus is reluctant to give the GSF more than 550 HP because they fear it will tarnish the LFA. It's as though they want the LFA to have the most horsepower of all cars in the Lexus lineup. Just a thought.
You could make the GS-F faster than the LFA in a straight line, but then that's not what the LFA is all about. The LFA will always remain a halo and symbol of change, but progress requires pushing further. So I don't believe they'd limit the GS-F over a hp cap with a now defunct supercar. I'd imagine either they don't want to play in the power wars or and most likely, biding time while gearing up with the Twin Turbo mills in Lexus's near future
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
You could make the GS-F faster than the LFA in a straight line, but then that's not what the LFA is all about. The LFA will always remain a halo and symbol of change, but progress requires pushing further. So I don't believe they'd limit the GS-F over a hp cap with a now defunct supercar. I'd imagine either they don't want to play in the power wars or and most likely, biding time while gearing up with the Twin Turbo mills in Lexus's near future
Yes indeed. Also it makes sense if there will be the rumored LFA successor coming in a few years with more power.


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