The Large Super Saloons
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,439
Likes: 0
From: CA
F Sport has expanded throughout most of the Lexus line up.
IS F Sport
CT F Sport
GS F Sport
RX F Sport
The LS has a Sport option, but not F Sport. The LF-lc concept will most likely have an F Sport version, and could possibly be the next F performance vehicle.
Who knows when the LF-lc will go into production and if/when there will be an F version, but we definitely need an LS-F.
It would be a shame if their Performance division just has an affordable ISF and the halo LFA which is only for the super rich.
IS F Sport
CT F Sport
GS F Sport
RX F Sport
The LS has a Sport option, but not F Sport. The LF-lc concept will most likely have an F Sport version, and could possibly be the next F performance vehicle.
Who knows when the LF-lc will go into production and if/when there will be an F version, but we definitely need an LS-F.
It would be a shame if their Performance division just has an affordable ISF and the halo LFA which is only for the super rich.
BMW has the Alpina B7 [Starting @ $122K, 4.4L V-8 Engine, 500hp/516lb-ft, 0-60 in 4.5 Seconds]
Benz has the S63 AMG [Starting @ $138K, 5.5L V-8 Engine, 536hp/590lb-ft, 0-60 in 4.4 Seconds]
Audi doesn't have one, and neither does Lexus.
But do you think that Lexus will ever make an LSF? I know that the LS has F-Sport parts, but what about a Dedicated LSF? I guess we first have to see how the GSF does, before there is an LSF.
I think it will be amazing to see a Lexus LSF. The LS has a 4.6L V-8 Engine with 380hp, accelerating from 0-60 in 5.4 Seconds, with a Base Price of $66K.
I would love to an LSF with a 4.6-5.0L V-8 Engine with over 500hp, going from 0-60 in 4.4 Seconds. Base Price of $96K? ($30K Over the Base LS?). But then, what if that ruins the sales of the LS600hL?
Any thoughts?
Benz has the S63 AMG [Starting @ $138K, 5.5L V-8 Engine, 536hp/590lb-ft, 0-60 in 4.4 Seconds]
Audi doesn't have one, and neither does Lexus.
But do you think that Lexus will ever make an LSF? I know that the LS has F-Sport parts, but what about a Dedicated LSF? I guess we first have to see how the GSF does, before there is an LSF.
I think it will be amazing to see a Lexus LSF. The LS has a 4.6L V-8 Engine with 380hp, accelerating from 0-60 in 5.4 Seconds, with a Base Price of $66K.
I would love to an LSF with a 4.6-5.0L V-8 Engine with over 500hp, going from 0-60 in 4.4 Seconds. Base Price of $96K? ($30K Over the Base LS?). But then, what if that ruins the sales of the LS600hL?
Any thoughts?
Don't forget the Jaguar XJL Supersport. [Starting @ $113K, 5.0L V-8 Engine, 510hp/461lb-ft, 0-60 in 4.7 Seconds.]
It's the widest, longest, shortest (all by fractions on an inch); and lightest one compared to the Bimmer and Benz.
I would choose Brit over German for a lot of different car categories...
It's the widest, longest, shortest (all by fractions on an inch); and lightest one compared to the Bimmer and Benz.
I would choose Brit over German for a lot of different car categories...
Prices in the US are yet to be announced but in Germany: the S8 lists at €111,900 ($151k USD), where the 750i lists at €91,900 ($124k) and the S63 AMG runs €144,466 ($195k)
4.0L V8 Twin Turbo 520 HP / 479 LB-FT 0-60 4.2 seconds
and for what it's worth the regular A8 offers a 6.3L W12 500 HP / 463 LB-FT 0-60 4.4 seconds $133,500
Last edited by Hoovey689; Feb 16, 2012 at 09:37 PM.
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,439
Likes: 0
From: CA
Is the $200k Benz fully loaded in Germany or is that the starting price?
Lexus really needs to offer a more powerful version of the LS with this new upgrade. It's going to look much more aggressive, so give it a more powerful engine!
Lexus really needs to offer a more powerful version of the LS with this new upgrade. It's going to look much more aggressive, so give it a more powerful engine!
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,459
Likes: 1
From: Makati, Philippines
After the positive reaction to the S class AMG, I really hope and wish that Lexus will take their LS TMG edition to the next level by releasing an official production version of the LS-F.
In a way, that would encourage Audi to release an RS8 and to convince BMW to release a 'true' M7 (and not some third party iteration from Alpina).
Two cents
In a way, that would encourage Audi to release an RS8 and to convince BMW to release a 'true' M7 (and not some third party iteration from Alpina).
Two cents
After the positive reaction to the S class AMG, I really hope and wish that Lexus will take their LS TMG edition to the next level by releasing an official production version of the LS-F.
In a way, that would encourage Audi to release an RS8 and to convince BMW to release a 'true' M7 (and not some third party iteration from Alpina).
Two cents
In a way, that would encourage Audi to release an RS8 and to convince BMW to release a 'true' M7 (and not some third party iteration from Alpina).
Two cents
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,459
Likes: 1
From: Makati, Philippines
I agree..........though it rests on the decision of Lexus whether to actually release a GS-F or not. Thankfully, the response and feedback as well as sales of their first full-fledged F models (I.e. ISF and LFA) have been extremely positive so 'hopefully' this would work in favor to making a GS-F.
Hehe hope for the best
Hehe hope for the best
key words. agreed, there is room for a full performance spec model. I always felt with the LS Sport and its ISF tranny, brembo brakes, paddle shifters etc... should have been offered with the ISF 5.0 V8 from the get go.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bam
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
122
Nov 3, 2011 10:48 AM
LexFather
Car Chat
12
Jan 4, 2009 03:33 AM
