What does the F model mean for Lexus? This single letter designation that would have meant you failed a class when you were in school is the designation for performance from Lexus. For 2016 Lexus has chosen the GS model to add the F designation to bring us the GS F which gives us an edge and a variant that will great for driving on any road. Take the GS F out to the track and see what this car will give you for lap times, top speeds and excellent performance to be fully admired wherever you choose to drive this beautiful new Lexus performance beast.
Why does Lexus need the GS F? Have you seen the Audi RS5, BMW M6, Cadillac CTS-V or the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG; all of these models are at the top of their lineup for power and performance which so far has left Lexus out. With the GS F will be the right model to give you a car that is a lot of fun to drive along with the character that embodies what Lexus wants the car to be, which is a top performer that is able to make for a version of the RC F Coupe which gives us some of the most impressive driving.
Under the hood of the GS F is a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 that brings in 467 horsepower and 389 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine uses a static balancing, as do all the F-spec engines, to offer a smoother operation and create the full balance you want when driving a luxury sports car. The cabin of this car is quieted by an Active Sound Control system which electronically sends the engine and exhaust sounds to areas around the car, giving you the cabin you want to drive from.
The transmission you see on this car is a highly tuned eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission which gives you a Normal or a Sport mode to choose from. The Sport mode uses G-force Artificial Intelligence controls to bring you the best performance gear based upon your inputs and the conditions around the car to be one of the most intelligent systems on the market today. When you head out for an exciting drive that will take you to some of the most adventurous areas around you this is the driving mode you will want on the new GS F.
Inside the cabin of this car you will enjoy the sport bucket seats, a multifunction steering wheel, the digital multi-mode instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with a navigation system, leather upholstery, carbon fiber and piano black trimmings, a 12-speaker/299-watt sound system that can be upgraded to a 17-speaker model with 750 watts and many more awesome features for you to enjoy.
The sleek, sophisticated and amazing GS F will be the car that gives you the ride you want and the experience you need. There is no such thing as a bad day when you drive a car this amazing, when you think you have had enough of your job or any situation, take this beauty for a ride and let it be all the therapy you need.
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