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Announced in Detroit: The 2016 Lexus GS-F (with Live Photos)

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:

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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...

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2016 Lexus GS-F Details Announced, Press Release & More

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.

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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)

It is a little disap...

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Lexus GS-F Will Come with 500HP

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.

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