Here Is The 2016 Lexus GS F (with press release)
TORRANCE, Calif. - Jan. 6, 2015 – Lexus is yet again showing its sporty disposition and rumbling
into Detroit. The luxury vehicle manufacturer has announced the much-anticipated GS F performance
sedan, which combines a refined four-door package with the speed and agility of a premium sports car,
will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 8:40 a.m. EST in
the Lexus display at Cobo Center in Detroit. The GS F will be the latest vehicle to join Lexus’ highperformance
“F” line that already includes the RC F coupe.
Although the GS 350 F SPORT shares the same platform as the new GS F, they should not be
confused. The GS F will have enhancements throughout, including to its engine. Under the hood will be a
responsive, naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 that produces a remarkable 467 hp (473 PS )* at 7,100 rpm
and peak torque of 389 lb.-ft. (527 Nm)* at 4,800-5,600 rpm. This sophisticated engine uses both Otto
and Atkinson combustion cycles to maximize power and efficiency in given situations. Befitting the nature
of this high performance sedan, the engine will be mated to a lightning quick eight-speed automatic
gearbox with manual-shifting capabilities.
Lexus’ innovative Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD), also found in the RC F, will be part of a
long line of standard equipment that’ll make the GS F’s handling stand out from the crowd. The TVD
features three operating modes:
• Standard (default) provides a balance of agility and firmness;
• Slalom emphasizes nimble steering response and agility; and
• Track emphasizes control during high-speed circuit driving.
The GS F unibody will also feature structural reinforcements and suspension exclusively designed
to optimize this super sedan’s handling envelope without detracting from its ride quality. Drivers will
appreciate the GS F’s handling and smoothness on the open highway as well as the sedan’s ability to
devour challenging roads, whether they’re winding up the side of a mountain or at a racetrack. The new
GS F will offer drivers a very balanced sedan with genuine dual personality, equally adept at trimming lap
times and the commute back home.
Lexus GS F 2 -2 -2- 2
Preliminary Specifications*
Overall length 4,915 mm 193.5 in.
Overall width 1,845 mm 72.6 in.
Overall height 1,440 mm 56.7in.
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 112.2 in.
Tread?Fr/Rr? 1,555 mm/1,560 mm 61.2in./61.4 in.
Curb Weight 1,830 kg 4,034 lb.
Wheels 19’’×9J (Fr)
19’’×10J (Rr)
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Tires 255/35R19(Fr)
275/35R19(Rr)
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*All specifications are for the U.S. market
Following is the original article:
After sending us a mysterious teaser of its next performance car (that we promptly identified as being the upcoming GS F), Lexus finally unveiled the sport sedan that will soon be presented in Detroit.
After openly challenging BMW’s M3 with their RC F, it seems that they now want to give the M5 (and to some extent the Mercedes-AMG E63 and the Audi RS7) a worthy Japanese competitor. To do this, they took the plain GS sedan and injected it with a dose of testosterone.
First of all, the suspension has been redone, and the bodywork receives more aggressive bits. The TVD differential that we discovered in the RC F is also used in the rear of the GS F. It is fully configurable, and uses a complex set of clutch plates to send power to the wheel that can get the power to the ground in the most efficient way.
Speaking of power: while the regular GS is powered by Toyota’s ubiquitous 3.5 litre V6, the GS F will make use of the 5-litre, 467-horsepower V8 that was unveiled in the RC F. In the smaller coupe, it’s powerful enough to send the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, but the GS F will probably be slower, since it’s heavier.
We will have more information shortly, when the car is launched on the Detroit Auto Show’s stage.
