Chief Engineer Explains Why GS F Doesn’t Have More Power
The main reason? The power figure—the V8 didn’t gain any ponies in the transition from the RC F coupe to the sedan. Since we know there has to be some power left on the table, it’s a little curious the engineering team didn’t make a few tweaks to give it a little more poke. Here’s how Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi responded when Automobile Magazine asked him about it:
Automobile: Was there any thought given to increasing power given that the Lexus GS F is bigger and heavier than the RC F, or are you confident it will perform with sedans in the similar class?
Yaguchi: The cars’ performance is almost the same so I want customers to choose which they like: sedan or coupe between RC F and GS F, as that is a matter of taste. The GS F will offer a Lexus F brand performance experience with a focus on fun and an easy-to-drive experience, while balancing its street and track character.
It’s an answer, and it’s absolutely in line with the F line’s goal of approachable performance, but somehow I don’t think the fans concerned about the horsepower figure will be appeased by it. We’ll have shots of the GS F from the floor in Detroit next week, but until then, head over to Automobile to read the full Q&A—it’s a good read.
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