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As much as we'd think it would be vastly out classed by the Germans, its not nearly as bad as we think. A quick comparison using the Manufacturer's website.
Lexus GSF - 467HP 4.5 0-60 84k
BMW M5 - 560HP 4.2 0-60 94k
MB E63AMG - 577HP 3.5 101k
The more I look, the BMW M5 was square in the crosshairs of the GS-F. Most Lexus loyalists who want something more, will easily move onto the GS-F and care more about the total experience of ownership not just HP and 0-60s. As do a lot of people who spend big money on a premium car, a reliable, best dealer service network, and high resale option will appeal to a percentage of the market, and once Lexus can beat/match in the Horsepower race/o-60 the GS-F will be quite the competitor.
Lexus will need to revamp their next generation engines. For example, if Lexus released a IS-F what engine would it have?..the same 467HP as the GS-F?......don't think so. Also looking down the line, the LS460..still only has 380HP 4.6L V8.
The 2.0L Turbo is a great entry level start. The bigger forced induction engine, looking at all the competition, a 3.0L engine seems the ideal size to deliver 300-400HP. Which could be used to power the IS, GS, RX, etc. Then maybe a 4.0-4.5L or in that area, forced induction engine to replace the aging 4.6L V8, 5.0L V8.
Only time will tell.
Lexus GSF - 467HP 4.5 0-60 84k
BMW M5 - 560HP 4.2 0-60 94k
MB E63AMG - 577HP 3.5 101k
The more I look, the BMW M5 was square in the crosshairs of the GS-F. Most Lexus loyalists who want something more, will easily move onto the GS-F and care more about the total experience of ownership not just HP and 0-60s. As do a lot of people who spend big money on a premium car, a reliable, best dealer service network, and high resale option will appeal to a percentage of the market, and once Lexus can beat/match in the Horsepower race/o-60 the GS-F will be quite the competitor.
Lexus will need to revamp their next generation engines. For example, if Lexus released a IS-F what engine would it have?..the same 467HP as the GS-F?......don't think so. Also looking down the line, the LS460..still only has 380HP 4.6L V8.
The 2.0L Turbo is a great entry level start. The bigger forced induction engine, looking at all the competition, a 3.0L engine seems the ideal size to deliver 300-400HP. Which could be used to power the IS, GS, RX, etc. Then maybe a 4.0-4.5L or in that area, forced induction engine to replace the aging 4.6L V8, 5.0L V8.
Only time will tell.