How Come the World Isn't Talking About How Special the GS F Is?
There are some cars that are considered future collectors' item straight from the factory. There are also some not so obvious items that might still become collectors' items in the future. The Lexus GS-F is a competent track car as well as a car for everyday use. It might also be a future collectors' item. Continue reading to find out more.
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Why buy a Lexus GS-F? When it is discontinued, the GS F will probably only have been sold about one-tenth of cars like the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. That means that the Lexus GS-F is quite rare. Plus, there isn't anything else like it on the market.
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Engine
Many of today's performance cars are using a turbo to ensure a more-than-modest amount of horsepower. The engine in the Lexus GS F is a 5.0-liter V8 that delivers 471 horsepower. But it's about much more than the numbers. The engineers at Lexus, however, chose to not compete in the horsepower race and instead focus on the feeling of a naturally aspirated engine.
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Chassis
The Lexus GS F has a rigid monocoque chassis with lightweight forged aluminum control arms and updated ZF Sachs dampers. To ensure the braking capacity matches the V8 engine's power, the GS F is equipped with Brembo steel discs in each corner. The discs in the front measures 380 mm and are clamped by highly efficient six-piston calipers.
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On the track or everyday use
While having an engine, brakes, and a chassis that are suitable for a track day, the Lexus GS F is equally suitable for everyday use. The GS F is a four-door sedan, which means that the groceries can easily be placed in the trunk and the kids have easy access to the back seat. In short, this means that the Lexus GS F is truly a family-friendly modern-day hot rod.
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