Its variable valve timing system also allows it to adopt the more efficient Atkinson cycle in gentle use but still howl around to its 7300rpm limiter when you ask.

You’ll find yourself doing just that with surprising frequency, because the GS F offers a highly addictive dynamic experience.

Best of all, and despite the many different driving modes and settings for the torque-vectoring differential and traction control, the GS F feels just right.

It might take a while to work out exactly how to tune your own perfect set-up, but there’s an intuitive, timeless feel to the whole experience that seems instantly familiar and yet exciting.