Lexus premieres GS F high-performance sedan at Detroit

Lexus has unveiled the GS F, a high performance sports sedan and the latest model in the F series, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Following on from the debut of the RC F sports coupe in 2014, the GS F further reinforces the Lexus F series lineup.

"What we are pursuing with the F series is to create a car that excites and brings a smile to the faces of drivers every time they get behind the wheel. We have given a great deal of attention to the basic elements of sound, response, and power in our efforts to develop a car which physically communicates to drivers the true essence of driving," said Yukihiko Yaguchi, head of GS F development.

Sales of the GS F in global markets are to begin following its sales launch in Japan in the second half of this year.

Thoroughly refined driving performance exemplifies the hallmark characteristics of the F series. The Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) torque control system provides automatic optimal electronic control of the torque of the left and right rear wheels according to the driving situation, achieving ideal vehicle behavior during cornering. Its three operating modes ― Standard, Slalom, and Circuit ― provide superior responsiveness under a broad range of situations, from driving on an ordinary road to circuit driving.

The 5.0-litre, V8 engine equipped with the D-4S direct injection mechanism produces the linear power feel and superior response characteristics of a normally aspirated engine, while achieving high output. In addition, running the engine on the Atkinson cycle in the cruising range has also improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

The eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift (SPDS) transmission, which allows the driver to experience acceleration directly, shifts the transmission in as little as 0.1 seconds when the M position is selected, enabling the driver to enjoy full-scale sport driving.

The use of a specially designed suspension system helps achieve both a high level of operating stability when driving on circuits ― helping the wheels stick tightly to the road surface ― and a comfortable ride on ordinary roads.