The much-anticipated GS F sports sedan
combines opulence with the performance of
a sports car, and joins the marque’s high-
performance ‘F’ line that includes the soon-to-
be-launched RC F.
GS F, which is based on the mid-sized GS
luxury sedan, breaks new ground for Lexus as
the largest vehicle ever offered with an F badge.
It is powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre
V8 producing 348 kilowatts and 527 newton
metres of torque, and provides fuel efficiency
through the use of Atkinson cycle fuel delivery
during narrower throttle openings.
The engine ismated to an eight-speed automatic
gearbox with manual-shifting capabilities and
three modes: Normal, Sport S and Sport S+.
The vehicle’s handling was honed at the Fuji
circuit in Japan as well as Germany’s famed
Nürburgring.
The GS F features structural reinforcements
and an exclusively designed suspension
system to match the car’s enhanced output,
along with larger tyres (255/35-19 front, and
275/35-19 rear) as well as an upgraded braking
Lexus unveils gs f at Detroit Auto Show
Lexus unveiled its latest high performance vehicle, the GS F, at the 2015 North
American International Auto Show.
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system complete with bright orange callipers.
Lexus’ Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD),
also found in the RC F, features three operating
modes: Standard (default), providing a balance
of agility and firmness; Slalom, emphasising
nimble steering response and agility; and
Track, which enhances stability during high-
speed circuit driving.
The GS F features an enlarged and more
pronounced version of Lexus’ trademark
‘spindle’ grille, with a distinctive mesh pattern
and large gaping air vents.
Slim canted headlights with the signature Lexus
L-shaped daytime running lamps complete the
car’s elegant yet dynamic face.
The GS F sits noticeably lower and wider than
other GS models, combining with its front
fender air outlets and 19-inch alloy wheels to
make it instantly recognisable as an F model.
GS F’s cabin gains an F steering wheel and
a new electronic instrument cluster that can
be configured between four different displays
depending on preferred driving style: Normal,
Eco, Sport S and Sport S+.
Custom front and rear seats provide the
vehicle’s occupants with more lateral support.
GS F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi said
vehicles with the ‘F’ designation were created
to generate a positive feeling behind the wheel
for all drivers.
“With the GS F we wanted to make a special
car that not only would exceed the expectations
of the most discerning driving enthusiast, but
also something that all people can enjoy,” Mr
Yaguchi said.
“In that way, the GS F embraces the virtues of
sound, response and power, the cornerstones
of the Lexus ‘F’ brand.”
Lexus Australia is currently negotiating to
introduce GS F to the local market.
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