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THE NEW GS F © 2016 Lexus Europe* reserves the right to alter any details of specifications and equipment without notice. Details of specifications and equipment are also subject to change to suit local conditions and requirements. EXPERIENCE Please enquire at your local Lexus Authorised Retailer of any such changes that might be required for your area. Note: vehicles pictured and specifications detailed in this brochure may vary from models and equipment THE NEW GS F available in your area. Vehicle body colour might differ slightly from the printed photos in this brochure. For further information please visit our website: www.lexus.eu Taking care of the environment is a priority for Lexus. We take many measures to ensure that during the lifecycles Please contact your nearest Lexus Authorised Retailer for a test drive. of our vehicles – from design, production, distribution, sales and service to end-of-life – their environmental impact is minimised. Your retailer will be happy to provide more information on end-of-life vehicle requirements. More about the new GS F: * Lexus Europe is a division of Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA. www.lexus.eu/gsf Printed in Europe, October 2016 www.facebook.com/LexusEurope www.youtube.com/LexusEurope www.twitter.com/LexusEurope Reflecting our passionate commitment to ‘Omotenashi’ – Ever since the launch of the Lexus LS 400 flagship When you visit our showrooms, we endeavour to the Japanese spirit of hospitality that inspires our sedan in 1989, Lexus has always believed in going anticipate your every need and make available the world-class customer service – at Lexus we aim to ‘the extra mile’ for every single customer. Evidenced finest facilities for you to enjoy in a warm and relaxed treat every customer as if they were a guest in our by countless awards, we see caring for your car as the atmosphere. In the modern Lexus lounge, you can catch own home. Throughout your vehicle’s life, we’ll strive equivalent of caring for you. up on news, browse the Internet, or enjoy refreshments. to ensure an amazing ownership experience, offering While you relax, Lexus technicians will work with peerless service and seamless maintenance work, all precision and efficiency to get you back on the road orchestrated to provide complete satisfaction and total with minimum interruption to your day. peace of mind. 02 THE NEW GS F CONTENTS THE NEW GS F Introduction 04 - 07 Design 08 - 09 V8 Performance 1 0 - 1 1 Driving Dynamics 1 2 - 1 3 Interior Luxury 1 4 - 1 7 Advanced Technology 1 8 - 1 9 Innovative Safety 20 - 2 1 The Lexus F Marque 22 - 23 Lexus Quality 24 - 25 Technology & Specifications 26 - 47 03 THE NEW GS F INTRODUCTION “TRUE TO THE SPIRIT OF ALL F-LINE MODELS, WE DEVELOPED THE GS F TO EXCITE, WHEREVER, AND WHENEVER YOU DRIVE IT.” Yukihiko Yaguchi, GS F Chief Engineer AMAZING IN MOTION Welcome to Lexus, and to the new GS F – an astonishing engineering achievement that combines the luxury of a four-door sedan with the speed and agility of a high-performance sports car. Inspired by previous F-line models, and integrating technologies from the LFA V10 supercar, the GS F’s V8 engine undergoes rotational balancing by a Takumi craftsperson. This ensures incredibly rapid yet smooth acceleration, while Active Sound Control produces a thrilling soundtrack for all on board. These examples – and many more in this brochure – set out to show that, at Lexus, we don’t stop until we create amazing. 04 05 06 THE NEW GS F INTRODUCTION THE NEW GS F THIS LEXUS SPORTS SEDAN OFFERS EXHILARATING DRIVING PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE. Incredible to drive, the new GS F four-door sports sedan is powered by a hand-built 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine delivering 477 DIN hp and a top speed of 270 km/h. Equipped with a race bred eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission and Torque Vectoring Differential, the GS F’s high-speed performance and handling characteristics were perfected on the Nürburgring in Germany. Juxtaposing the awesome sound of its quadruple exhausts, inside you’ll enjoy a driver-focused cockpit, Alcantara® trim and a peerless 17-speaker Mark Levinson® audio system. Most importantly, breakthrough Lexus Safety System + (fitted as standard) ensures you stay safe wherever you drive. 07 08 THE NEW GS F DESIGN MUSCULAR ELEGANCE BOLD AND POWERFUL, THE GS F DISPLAYS AN EXTRA-WIDE ‘SPINDLE GRILLE’, 19" ALLOYS AND QUADRUPLE CHROME EXHAUSTS. Designed to perform on the Autobahn, or turn heads in the city, our latest F-line model sports a huge Lexus ‘spindle grille’ with distinctive mesh detailing. Sleek and sophisticated LED ‘L’-shaped headlights – underscored by Daytime Running Lights – contrast with the GS F’s elegant yet athletic appearance. Large side air intakes and 19" forged alloys – fitted with eye-catching orange Brembo® brake callipers – raise heartbeats on the streets, while a subtle carbon-fibre rear spoiler and quadruple chrome exhausts round off the breathtaking looks of this spacious 4-door performance sedan. 09 10 THE NEW GS F V8 PERFORMANCE V8 EXCITEMENT THE NEW GS F IS POWERED BY A NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE, DEVELOPED ON THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST RACETRACKS. Tested at the gruelling Nürburgring 24-hour race and Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado, this 5.0-litre V8 engine resets benchmarks for sports performance. Normal aspiration means immediate response, with no lag, and a dramatic sound. The cylinder head and other moving parts are engineered by Yamaha Motorsport (who supplied the LFA supercar’s V10 powerplants) while final assembly takes place at our Tahara plant. In clean room conditions, each engine undergoes rotational balancing and stethoscope tests that result in smooth yet incredibly rapid acceleration. Further to the above, for a rousing acoustic experience, Active Sound Control – a technology also developed for the LFA – blends engine and exhaust notes, creating an awesome GS F soundtrack. 11 12 THE NEW GS F DRIVING DYNAMICS BUILT TO ENJOY DRIVING THE NEW GS F YOU’LL SAVOUR EVERY STRETCH OF OPEN ROAD, AND SMILE THROUGH EVERY HAIRPIN. Right from the beginning, GS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi was determined to create a sports sedan that was fun to drive. For precise and agile handling, GS F engineers developed an extremely rigid chassis, built using the latest adhesive and laser-screw welding technology. Multi-link rear and double wishbone front suspension combine to deliver a world-class driving experience. Drive Mode Select and a Torque Vectoring Differential let you tune the GS F to suit your mood, while our latest Sports VDIM ensures high-speed driving refinement and safety. 13 14 THE NEW GS F INTERIOR LUXURY FASTLANE LUXURY RELAX IN A DRIVER-FOCUSED COCKPIT, WITH HIGH-BACK LEATHER SPORTS SEATS AND ALCANTARA® CABIN TRIM. With the thick-rimmed leather sports steering wheel in your hands, you’ll enjoy driving mountain passes in the comfort of your beautifully crafted seat. Exceptionally supportive, it’s manufactured using an ‘integrated foaming’ technique first developed for race car seats. For an exclusive look, high quality low-reflection Alcantara® covers the instrument panel, centre console, arm and palm rests. The GS F’s instruments represent a further development of the LFA’s unique central dial – information displayed includes a large tachometer, digital and analogue speed readouts, a Torque Vectoring Differential monitor, G-Force meter and even a stopwatch. 15 16 17 18 THE NEW GS F ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY BRIGHT IDEAS STAY INFORMED AND UP-TO-DATE, USING AN EXTRA-WIDE COLOUR HEAD-UP DISPLAY AND 12.3-INCH LEXUS PREMIUM NAVIGATION. So you can concentrate on driving excitement, and not on unnecessary data, we’ve radically simplified the way you interact with the GS F. Positioned unobtrusively in your field of vision, key information is projected via an extra-wide colour Head-Up Display onto the windscreen, or presented on a multi-information screen next to the main instruments. Audio, climate and navigation systems are accessed on the central 12.3-inch Lexus Premium Navigation using the latest Remote Touch controller. This large central screen also functions as a Parking Assist Monitor for trouble-free reversing. 19 THE NEW GS F INNOVATIVE SAFETY INTELLIGENT ASSISTANCE LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM + USES MILLIMETRE-WAVE RADAR AND A CAMERA TO DETECT DANGER AHEAD. Lexus has always spearheaded the development of safety and driver support technologies, and tests all new models in the world’s largest driving simulator. Benefitting from our lead in accident prevention research, the new GS F comes equipped with breakthrough Lexus Safety System +. This includes a Pre-Crash System with pedestrian detection; Lane Keeping Assist to help you stay on course; Road Sign Assist that presents traffic sign information to the driver; Adaptive High- beam System for enhanced vision at night and Adaptive Cruise Control, which regulates your speed to that of the vehicle in front. 20 21 THE NEW GS F THE LEXUS F MARQUE RACE TUNED LUXURY ALL LEXUS F MODELS ARE DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO CREATE AN AMAZINGLY ENJOYABLE YET LUXURIOUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE. F MARQUE BY LEXUS The Lexus F marque story began in 2007 with the launch of the IS F, a sports sedan with a forgiving nature that allowed motorsport enthusiasts to enjoy the racetrack, regardless of their level of driving skill. Thanks to the amazing sound and immediate throttle response of its hand-built V8 engine, the IS F received an excellent reception from driving fans around the world. 22 www.lexus.eu/f-philosophy Launched in 2010, after a decade of development, the Lexus LFA V10 supercar The new RC F sports coupé delivers breathtaking acceleration, and exhilarating was designed from the ground up.