Lexus GS-F: how much power?
ISF_insider submitted on 2/8/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:31:34 AM
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Okay.
It seems pretty certain that after the IS-F, the GS-F will be the next step for Lexus.
When I spoke to some Lexus-guys last week, they all confirmed they are working on a new F-model. Naturally, they did not want to tell which one that is, but I knew to persuade them in telling me it is an existing model. That wasn't much of a surprise either but with this information, it is just a matter of logics again to find out which one it can be.
RX-F would be fun, but is very unlikely, plus a new model is on its way.
LS-F would be crazy as it is probably way too luxurious ever to be truly sporty.
SC-F could well be possible, but the model is too much of a niche yet and both 7 years old by now.
Rests us with the GS-F. An obvious choice perhaps, as there is some good competition in this segment as well (you know who).
The engine-availability could be an obvious choice too, as Lexus have their V10 (LF-A, remember) available. It's for sure that this powerhouse fits the IS engine-bay, so the GS shouldn't be too difficult either.
Then there is the question when the car could be unveiled. The IS-F has taken about three years from idea to introduction, but as this was the first F-model it will have taken longer than usual.
I guess they are working half a year on the new car now. So my guess would be it will be there in a year or a year and half. Mid 2009 should be fine.
However, what we seem to forget here, is that a new GS is planned soon. It is expected that a new F-model will have to wait for the new series, so it might take little longer. According to several sources the new GS is planned for 2010, so it's likely that it will be introduced with the GS-F right from the beginning.
Last but not least the question is what specs it will get.
The V10 is said to have 450-500 bhp in LF-A-spec, but should be capable of more, I would say.
As the IS-F was just a little bit more powerfull than the M3, it seems obvious that Lexus would do the same to the GS-F compared to the M5. That particular car has 507 PS.
So what should the GS-F have?
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