Lexus GS F confirmed for Detroit motor show

Lexus has released teaser images of an F model. Set to make its first public appearance at the Detroit motor show 2015, it is very likely a production version of the GS F. It is a track-ready, performance model from Toyota’s luxury marque, and will go on sale in global markets in 2016. Lexus has only revealed that it is adding "second vehicle to its growing stable of high performance models". The GS F will sit beside Lexus’ RC F model that was revealed earlier this year.

The GS F gets Lexus’ new design language like the RC F. The giant chrome-surrounded spindle grille, carbonfibre splitter and large air intakes are likely to give it an aggressive front end. It also gets a new design for the full-LED headlamps, and there are daytime-running lights underneath. The massive multi-spoke alloy wheels seem exclusive to the GS F, and cradle the much larger performance brakes on this model.

The model gets powered by a mildly uprated version of the 5.0-litre V8 that powers the RC F, mated with an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox and a Torsen differential as standard. It is expected to deliver close to 500bhp with a maximum torque of around 55kgm. Expect a 0-100kph sprint time of around 4 seconds, and a top speed in the range of 270-275kph.

The GS F is being touted as Lexus’ answer to the likes of the Audi RS7, Mercedes E 63 AMG and the BMW M5. Further details will emerge when the unveiling takes place in January 2015.