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| 2016 Lexus GS F |
Under the hood will be a fire-breathing normally-aspirated 5.0-litre V8 that produces a remarkable 477PS and peak torque in excess of 530Nm. The powerplant will be mated to a lightning quick 8-speed automatic gearbox with manual-shifting capabilities and four different modes: Normal, Eco, SPORT S and SPORT S+, the latter designed specifically for the racetrack. With the GS F tipping the scales at a class-leading 1830 kg, the acceleration of the new rear-wheel-drive sedan will be similar to a sports coupe, while its top speed should give some racecars a run for their money. As powerful as the engine is, the DOHC 32-valve powerplant is also fuel efficient, incorporating the Atkinson cycle when the car is driven in a civil manner.
The Lexus GS F will feature structural reinforcements and an exclusively designed suspension system to match the car's added power. The newest member of the "F" line boasts remarkable sports-car-like handling, which was honed not only in circuit in Japan but also perfected on the famous Nordschleife of the Nürburgring in Germany.
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| 2016 Lexus GS F |
The car's custom taut suspension, along with larger tyres (255/35-19 front, and 275/35-19 rear) and an upgraded braking system, complete with bright orange calipers, combine to give the GS F remarkable high-speed stability and the agility of a nimble sports car. Those items provide near-neutral handling balance through most every kind of corner.
Lexus' innovative Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD), also found in the RC F, will be part of a long line of standard equipment that'll make the GS F's performance stand out from the crowd. The TVD features three operating modes:
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| 2016 Lexus GS F |
-Standard (default), providing a balance of agility and firmness;
-Slalom, emphasising nimble steering response and agility;
-Track, which enhances stability during high-speed circuit driving.
