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I found this from a Japanese source while on my trip the other day. It regards the next generation GS, which I suspect is undergoing final design completion at technical centres.
Since it is moving to GA-L, I expect Toyota doesn't want to waste any time, so a late 2018 SOP date and showroom launch no later than early 2019.
Will Lexus keep the tradition of letting the GS set new design language for the brand or will LC and LS take over that role?
レクサス新型 GS F FR用TNGA技術を採用 3.0リッターV6ターボ搭載し2018年フルモデルチェンジ
次期レクサスGSシリーズにFRプラットフォームベースのTNGA技術が採用され2018年にフルモデルチェンジ。「GS F」は2015年11月デビューの5.0リッターV型8気筒エンジンから、次期2018年型には新開発の3.0リッターV型6気筒ツインターボエンジン(最高出力400ps以上)の搭載が予定されている。
Full model change in 2018 FR platform-based TNGA technology is adopted in the next Lexus GS series.From &GS F& 2015 of November debut 5.0-liter V-8-cylinder engine, the 2018 model year next are scheduled to be equipped with the newly developed 3.0-liter V-type 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine (more than the maximum output 400ps) there.
低重心で軽量化及び高剛性のプラットフォームを採用することで、更に運動性の良いスポーツ・カーに仕上がる。
By adopting a lightweight and highly rigid platform with a low center of gravity, finished a further exercise of good sports car.
新型FR用プラットフォームはレクサスLC(ラグジュアリークーペ)から採用されGSにも使われる。
The new FR platform is also used in the GS is adopted from the Lexus LC (luxury coupe).
GS F 搭載予定の新しいエンジンは開発呼称943F。3.0リッターV型6気筒ながら最高出力は400ps以上、最大トルクは45.0kgf.m前後と予想されている。V8エンジンに代わるダウンサイジングエンジンは来年発売される次期LSシリーズにも採用予定。
The new engine development designation 943F of the GS F equipped scheduled.3.0 liter V-6 with maximum output of 400ps above, the maximum torque is expected to longitudinal 45.0kgf.m.
Down-sizing engine that replaces the V8 engine is adopted will also be available on the next LS series to be released next year.
As you can see, they keep referring to a new LS in 2017. They know more than anyone else. I do however, doubt that the GS-F 2UR-GSE V8 will replaced by an engine putting out only 400 PS.
That only matches the new E43 AMG at 396 PS.
Maybe this is strictly the 2GR-FSE replacement TTV6. To be honest they renderings may not be accurate, but at least it is something.
Since it is moving to GA-L, I expect Toyota doesn't want to waste any time, so a late 2018 SOP date and showroom launch no later than early 2019.
Will Lexus keep the tradition of letting the GS set new design language for the brand or will LC and LS take over that role?
レクサス新型 GS F FR用TNGA技術を採用 3.0リッターV6ターボ搭載し2018年フルモデルチェンジ
次期レクサスGSシリーズにFRプラットフォームベースのTNGA技術が採用され2018年にフルモデルチェンジ。「GS F」は2015年11月デビューの5.0リッターV型8気筒エンジンから、次期2018年型には新開発の3.0リッターV型6気筒ツインターボエンジン(最高出力400ps以上)の搭載が予定されている。
Full model change in 2018 FR platform-based TNGA technology is adopted in the next Lexus GS series.From &GS F& 2015 of November debut 5.0-liter V-8-cylinder engine, the 2018 model year next are scheduled to be equipped with the newly developed 3.0-liter V-type 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine (more than the maximum output 400ps) there.
低重心で軽量化及び高剛性のプラットフォームを採用することで、更に運動性の良いスポーツ・カーに仕上がる。
By adopting a lightweight and highly rigid platform with a low center of gravity, finished a further exercise of good sports car.
新型FR用プラットフォームはレクサスLC(ラグジュアリークーペ)から採用されGSにも使われる。
The new FR platform is also used in the GS is adopted from the Lexus LC (luxury coupe).
GS F 搭載予定の新しいエンジンは開発呼称943F。3.0リッターV型6気筒ながら最高出力は400ps以上、最大トルクは45.0kgf.m前後と予想されている。V8エンジンに代わるダウンサイジングエンジンは来年発売される次期LSシリーズにも採用予定。
The new engine development designation 943F of the GS F equipped scheduled.3.0 liter V-6 with maximum output of 400ps above, the maximum torque is expected to longitudinal 45.0kgf.m.
Down-sizing engine that replaces the V8 engine is adopted will also be available on the next LS series to be released next year.
As you can see, they keep referring to a new LS in 2017. They know more than anyone else. I do however, doubt that the GS-F 2UR-GSE V8 will replaced by an engine putting out only 400 PS.
That only matches the new E43 AMG at 396 PS.
Maybe this is strictly the 2GR-FSE replacement TTV6. To be honest they renderings may not be accurate, but at least it is something.
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