Lexus debuts 2016 GS F (Pictures Starting on Page 8)
10-10-15, 01:31 AM
#871
Lexus Test Driver
Judging by the surveys Lexus has me fill out occasionally, they're digging deep and looking to the future with performance sedans. I don't think this will be the last F anything. RC F is a stable platform as is the upcoming GS F.
However...if they resurrect a straight six with twin turbos like the legendary Supra, it's game over for me. I'll cash in a lung if I have to.
However...if they resurrect a straight six with twin turbos like the legendary Supra, it's game over for me. I'll cash in a lung if I have to.
10-10-15, 07:11 PM
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Some info I ran across again...
The TVD on the GS F will be Standard Equipment and built into its price... So you won't see it lumped into any other optional package or stand alone price break down for it.
Also, the preliminary US Spec Weight is coming in at 4,034 lbs..
If true, this will weigh less than an RC F w/ Standalone TVD (non carbon & sunroof delete)
As tested by C&D this month...
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...e-test-feature
Joe Z
The TVD on the GS F will be Standard Equipment and built into its price... So you won't see it lumped into any other optional package or stand alone price break down for it.
Also, the preliminary US Spec Weight is coming in at 4,034 lbs..
If true, this will weigh less than an RC F w/ Standalone TVD (non carbon & sunroof delete)
As tested by C&D this month...
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...e-test-feature
Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 10-11-15 at 01:09 PM.
10-10-15, 08:41 PM
#873
Lexus Test Driver
Judging by the surveys Lexus has me fill out occasionally, they're digging deep and looking to the future with performance sedans. I don't think this will be the last F anything. RC F is a stable platform as is the upcoming GS F.
However...if they resurrect a straight six with twin turbos like the legendary Supra, it's game over for me. I'll cash in a lung if I have to.
However...if they resurrect a straight six with twin turbos like the legendary Supra, it's game over for me. I'll cash in a lung if I have to.
10-11-15, 09:11 AM
#874
Give us a true update to the 2JZ-GTE!!
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10-11-15, 10:37 AM
#875
Lexus Test Driver
10-11-15, 12:33 PM
#876
10-12-15, 08:10 AM
#877
<blockquote class="twitter-video" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Lexus GS F gets angry. Needs more growl, though it's better inside the car (bc the sound plays through speakers) <a href="http://t.co/VJK4DauBoN">pic.twitter.com/VJK4DauBoN</a></p>— David Undercoffler (@autonews_west) <a href="https://twitter.com/autonews_west/status/651809180140109826">October 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
10-12-15, 12:28 PM
#879
<blockquote class="twitter-video" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Lexus GS F gets angry. Needs more growl, though it's better inside the car (bc the sound plays through speakers) <a href="http://t.co/VJK4DauBoN">pic.twitter.com/VJK4DauBoN</a></p>— David Undercoffler (@autonews_west) <a href="https://twitter.com/autonews_west/status/651809180140109826">October 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
Just needs a Joe Z exhaust and we'll be good to go.
10-12-15, 05:19 PM
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10-12-15, 05:51 PM
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Sounds good for stock.... Just like an RC F.. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Lexus GS F gets angry. Needs more growl, though it's better inside the car (bc the sound plays through speakers) <a href="http://t.co/VJK4DauBoN">pic.twitter.com/VJK4DauBoN</a></p>— David Undercoffler (@autonews_west) <a href="https://twitter.com/autonews_west/status/651809180140109826">October 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
10-13-15, 08:08 AM
#884
Pit Crew
http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/2...5-review-54462
There's an Australian review of the GS-F. From reading it, it sounds like he's driven it(though not in Spain, from last week), but there are a bunch of widely known facts that any of us could write, so I don't know what to make of it.
Edit: Actually, I'm sure he did drive it. The review sounds more on the genuine side once I re-read it. Takes note of the accessible power of the F brand and doesn't really care about the fact that an M5 would beat it around a track because it's fun to drive.
Also, the pricing is in line with the M3 on that side of the globe. I'm sure it won't be that way here. For comparisons sake, a GS450h F-Sport starts at 69k and can hit 77k
"While he’s unsure of the final numbers, the GS F will end up somewhere within a cooee of $150,000, so when Hanley asserts that the GS F stands alone, he reckons without a certain German sports sedan from Bavaria that rhymes with Emm Tree. That one chimes in at about $153,000 (before you spend another $80,000 on options)."
Edit 2: Damn, wrong again. It was from the press driving event in Madrid.
"Lexus GS F
International Launch Review
Madrid, Spain"
There's an Australian review of the GS-F. From reading it, it sounds like he's driven it(though not in Spain, from last week), but there are a bunch of widely known facts that any of us could write, so I don't know what to make of it.
Edit: Actually, I'm sure he did drive it. The review sounds more on the genuine side once I re-read it. Takes note of the accessible power of the F brand and doesn't really care about the fact that an M5 would beat it around a track because it's fun to drive.
Also, the pricing is in line with the M3 on that side of the globe. I'm sure it won't be that way here. For comparisons sake, a GS450h F-Sport starts at 69k and can hit 77k
"While he’s unsure of the final numbers, the GS F will end up somewhere within a cooee of $150,000, so when Hanley asserts that the GS F stands alone, he reckons without a certain German sports sedan from Bavaria that rhymes with Emm Tree. That one chimes in at about $153,000 (before you spend another $80,000 on options)."
Edit 2: Damn, wrong again. It was from the press driving event in Madrid.
"Lexus GS F
International Launch Review
Madrid, Spain"
Last edited by iggyhop9; 10-13-15 at 09:13 AM.
10-13-15, 11:06 AM
#885
Pit Crew
Well, judging by the photos, it looks like a press driving/launch event where various members of the media drive it similar to the RC F at Monticello last year; with this year being at Jarama in Madrid, Spain. There was a 10 day waiting period from the time the event ended to the time the embargo was lifted(Aug. 25 to Sept. 4) last year.
Judging by the date on those photos(Oct. 3rd), we're looking at Oct. 13th or around that time for driving impressions. Just a guess on my part!
Judging by the date on those photos(Oct. 3rd), we're looking at Oct. 13th or around that time for driving impressions. Just a guess on my part!