Lexus GS F super sedan teased ahead of Detroit debut

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It seems next month’s Detroit Auto Show will be the coming out party for a number of long-awaited Japanese performance heroes. Just yesterday, Honda announced that the production NSX will finally make its debut – now, it is confirmed we will also see Nippon’s first proper stab at the BMW M5, the Lexus GS F.

From what little we can see in these two teaser photos, it is clear that the big sedan will nick a few styling cues from the RC F coupé, with details such as a full-length mesh spindle grille flanked by a pair of massive sculpted air intakes, as well as large front fender vents that channel air from the wheel wells. The wheels themselves are gorgeous cross-spoke items hiding enormous brakes with striking orange callipers.

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Interestingly, the headlights seen here differ from those on the regular GS, with slimmer RC– and NX-inspired full-LED units underscored by separate tick-shaped daytime running lights. Seeing as the fourth generation of Lexus’ BMW 5 Series fighter is now past its third year of production, we’re expecting these items to filter down to other GS models as part of a facelift.

Technical specifications of the GS F remain scarce, but it is expected to make use of the RC F’s 2UR-GSE 5.0 litre direct-injected, naturally-aspirated V8, albeit tuned far beyond its smaller sibling’s 470 hp and 530 Nm to match the M5 and Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG‘s near-600 hp power outputs. Also set to be borrowed from the RC F are its eight-speed automatic gearbox and its Torsen limited-slip differential.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Sugar Glider on Dec 18, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    That sportrim… pheww~

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  • Jaybond on Dec 18, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    It remains to be seen whether the new GS-F could closely challenge the Germans or not, especially the M5 in terms of handling prowess (hopefully Lexus can pull off this one after the RC-F failed miserably againts the M4). And perhaps Lexus should incorporate the new headlamp design into the standard Lexus GS as well (as a facelift).

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    • kington on Dec 18, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      The GS 350 F Sport has probably one of the nicest body control in this category. However, steering is typical Lexus light and as such, the 535i with a weightier and more precise steering, took most of the awards for best handling in this category.

      I hope they do this car justice.

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  • Same L0rrrr on Dec 18, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    This is the car you should get when you talking of smoking others on the road! Not the Sendiri Cakap Sendiri Syok powerless turbo.

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    • alldisc on Dec 18, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      proton has done good job to have a 5 star NCAP car, with ABS, ESP, 6 airbags.. and other features like flappy paddle shift, push start button, built in satnav and android touch screen.

      proton had reached the level where Lexus was 10 years ago.

      unfortunately for proton, lexus up the ante. lexus and other car makers had moved the game further higher.

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      • Same L0rrrr on Dec 18, 2014 at 8:05 pm

        Please bear in mind that the 5 stars NCAP Proton reached, has NO side impact, NO roof strength, NO small overlap test.

        Safety wise Proton is improved. Build quality wise, Proton still far from Toyota, light years away from Lexus.

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  • kzm (Member) on Dec 18, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    those DRL look great..

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  • 5.0 naturally-aspirated V8 wont have the power near to M5 and E63 amg.. if they used the mighty v10 form LFA, this going to be game changer to win M5 and E63

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Dec 18, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Those DRL’s just takes the Lexus IS250’s Nike shwoosh LEDs to another level.

    Even the base GS has good handling, so expecting the F Sport version to be even better here. I just hope it doesn’t have that weird raised bonnet from the IS-F.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Dec 18, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    its unthinkable just 35 years ago….while the grille is controversial….i would say lexus makes some of the most interesting cars nowadays…the IS, NX, LF-A are all pretty good looking cars, and rather decent to drive, much much better than the Audiwagens.

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