2016 GS-F tagged posts

Lexus has already provided details about the 2016 GS-F last week ahead of the Detroit auto show. Today it officially showed the performance sedan in front of the audience. There are a couple more features in today’s reveal, combined with what we have last week, here are the highlights:

2016 Lexus GS-F Highlights

– 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, 467hp at 7,100RPM and 389 lb-ft of torque from 4,800 to 5,600RPM
– Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission
– structural reinforcements based on the standard GS sedan, with exclusive upgraded suspension system
– Torque vectoring differential (TVD) is standard
– Curb weight around 4,034 lbs
– Wheel size: 255/35R19 (front...

2016 Lexus GS-F

Today Lexus released certain details about the 2016 GS-F ahead of the 2015 Detroit auto show which will be opened to the public next week.

From what Lexus has told us at this moment, it looks like that the GS-F will directly borrow the RC-F’s V8 engine and the 8-speed transmission, with identical output. Even options like the Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) is also carried-over from the RC-F.

Specs & Highlights

– 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, 467hp at 7,100RPM and 389 lb-ft of torque from 4,800 to 5,600RPM
– Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission
– Curb weight around 4,034 lbs
– Wheel size: 255/35R19 (front), 275/35R19 (rear)

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Following the RC-F engine spec reveal and multiple test drive report publications yesterday, Lexus also let out some more details about the upcoming GS-F, and another new F model. Below are some highlights on the GS-F:

– Will be announced in 2016
– Will have the same 5.0L V8 found in the RC-F, but is tuned to around 500hp and 400 lb-ft of torque
– Share part of the structure of the RC-F platform
– A four-door version of the RC F coupe will be offered in 2016, which will play the same role as the current IS-F

Below is image of the GS350 FSport, not the 2016 GS-F, which will has a more aggressive exterior styling.