{"id":164963,"date":"2016-03-30T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/?p=164963"},"modified":"2016-03-30T04:38:58","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T02:38:58","slug":"2016-lexus-gs-f-road-trip-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/2016\/03\/30\/2016-lexus-gs-f-road-trip-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Lexus GS F Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of Lexus, chances are the words V8 and performance don\u2019t top your list. Luxury, refinement, reliability have always been words synonymous with the brand. Good words, certainly. But for petrolheads, those are not words that are likely to evoke much enthusiasm. Now, however, with Lexus\u2019 new line of F-badged models the words luxury and performance now go hand in hand. And what an excellent pairing it is!<\/p>\n

The F line of models is Lexus\u2019 new approach to the luxury performance segment and is meant to rival the mid-level performance models from the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. This means models like the BMW 550 M Sport. <\/p>\n

We tested the RC F Coupe<\/a> last year and loved what we saw \u2013 a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. It was Lexus\u2019 famed reliability and comfort all in a package that was less expensive than comparable German models.<\/p>\n

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But now Lexus has come out with a model that should make petrolheads very happy indeed. That model is the brand-new GS F. While the normal, bog standard GS range may be more focused on transporting you to important business meetings, the GS F is focused on transporting you to those business meetings sideways with smoke billowing off the back tires.
\nAs you have undoubtedly surmised, the GS F is the performance variant of the GS line. This means a 5.0-liter V8 (the same as in the RC F) producing a substantial 467 horsepower and 389 lb-ft of torque. This means a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph. <\/p>\n

The starting price of the GS F is competitive at $84,440. And with only two available options aside from paint colors, you should be able to pick up a GS F for relatively close to sticker. Our car was optioned with both of the 2 options – the Mark Levinson Audio system and orange brake calipers. Out the door, the full price of our test GS F was just a hair over $87,000 at a retail price of $87,070 including a delivery, processing and handling fee of $950. <\/p>\n

Considering we had previously tested the RC F, we wanted to try something a bit different than the normal standard road test. So what do you do with a four-door performance sedan that is bright orange, really fast and luxurious to boot? <\/p>\n

Road trip!<\/p>\n\r\n