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V10 Powered Lexus To Rival M5

By George Skentzos |

Rumours have arisen speculating that the V10 slated for the Lexus LF-A supercar could also make its way into the Lexus GS-F.

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Whilst the GS-F has not yet been confirmed for production by Lexus, it seems only likely as it would be a viable competitor to the BMW M5, Audi RS6 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.

The V10 GS-F should take its styling cues from the current V8 powered Lexus IS-F, along with the transmission which is rumoured to be the eight-speed automatic from the LS 460, modified to allow full manual mode via paddles and ultrafast shifts.

If approved, expect the V10 powered GS-F to land sometime after the Lexus GS which is set for a 2011 release.

Source: Motor Trend


 
  • Sam®

    goddam

    it seems the japs are hell bent on trying to up one on the germans. Its not a civil war in germany now with automakers, its becoming an international arms race!

    lexus are doing well but something tells me the germs arent going to take second best for a while yet.

    guess its win win for consumers though!

  • Frugal One

    Nice, but still rather the new HSV stuffed full of 7L Corvette US muscle

    300km/h sedan if they let it run to its max

    Cheers

    M

  • wheelnut

    Based on looks alone I would go for the lexus instead of the M5. That is if I was in the market for a V10 Luxury Barge.
    However; as Ford has shown you don’t need a huge engine to get high performance figures. The next F6 Typhoon will produce 300Kw.. with a few after market modifications [performance chip, intake and exhaust etc] you could possibly reach 360Kw maybe more.
    Then there’s CAPAs Supercharged 1000Kw V8 drift ute

  • http://AustralianCarAdvice Shane T

    Or, if you want impeccable quality, refinement and performance as a package, you could have the Lexus instead.

  • Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . )

    Oh God another thats meant to rival a M badge !