2016 Lexus GS-F Revealed

[Epic B]

Yep, where is the new IS F?

The IS, RC and GS share a common platform (obviously, there are differences in dimensions and wheelbases...)

EDIT: more accurately, the RC shares platform elements with both the IS and GS, but I do recall talk of the IS and GS being closely related before. Still looking for citations...

I'm sure a new IS F is in the plans.

 

[McLaren]

The IS, RC and GS share a common platform (obviously, there are differences in dimensions and wheelbases...)

EDIT: more accurately, the RC shares platform elements with both the IS and GS, but I do recall talk of the IS and GS being closely related before. Still looking for citations...

The RC has the GS front, the IS Conv. for it's middle, & the IS sedan on the rear. It's a Frankenstein car that presents itself as the IS "Coupe", but could just as easily be seen as a GS Coupe by technical specs (weight, power, performance is near equal).

The IS & GS are both built on the New N Platform, so that may be what you're referring to.

 

[niky]

The IS & GS are both built on the New N Platform, so that may be what you're referring to.

Ah... that's it. Couldn't find it in a cursory search, but I recall when we did the launch article, that the IS and GS did indeed spawn from a shared platform. 👍

 

[Pupik]

Edit: The F is supposed to mean Fuji Speedway.

I thought it stands for fugu, because there's certain parts of it you shouldn't eat.

I think they just used whatever letter was leftover that wasn't being used by another manufacturer, and then they developed a reason for it later.

 

[GranTurNismo]

Lexus GS: Dead.

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/l...s-sedans-demise-as-production-ends-in-august/

 

[FT-1]

Lexus GS: Dead.

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/l...s-sedans-demise-as-production-ends-in-august/

 

[Tornado]

And here I thought the GS was already dead.

 

[UltimateYosh]

I thought the ES essentially replaced it in their lineup.

 

[McLaren]

I thought the ES essentially replaced it in their lineup.

Once the ES F-Sport was introduced, it completely took over. Which is unfortunate as the GS feels much better to drive. But variables outside the car's control really did a number on it like awful residuals.

 

[Pupik]

Call me biased, but the GS was the cool uncle.