60 February 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com Track-honed performance and aggressive styling meet the latest technology in this new model. The new 2016 Lexus GS F performance sedan rolled into the Lexus Bahrain showroom much to the delight of motoring enthusiasts from across the Kingdom. The sleek new model embodies the philosophy of the ‘F’ series, which, its makers say, stands for fast dynamic response, high efficiency and seamless performance on everyday roads, in addition to racetracks, that can be enjoyed by everyone. Chief engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, says: “With the GS F, our aim was to develop a car that combines the versatility of a sedan with the agility and dynamic character of the ‘F’ brand. A car that is fun to drive every day, whether it is on a busy street or a winding road, regardless of one’s driving skills. Having the driver say ‘That was fun’, ‘That was great’, after driving the car – that’s what the ‘F’ brand is all about. “To enhance its dynamic performance and hone its handling, our team also spent countless hours on some of the most famous tracks of the world, including Fuji Speedway in Japan and the Nürburgring in Germany.” Under the bonnet is a 5.0-litre V8 highperformance engine that emphasises sound, dynamic response and acceleration and motoring An Exhilarating Luxury Sports Sedan EK KANOO - LEXUS delivers 471bhp. The engine features an optimised variable valve timing-intelligent electric motor (to produce exceptional power) and is mated to an eight-speed sport direct shift automatic transmission. The select system allows the driver to choose the most appropriate drive mode to match their preferred style and/or situation. Selections include normal, eco, sport S and sport S+ modes. The GS F boasts Brembo brakes feature lightweight, highly rigid opposing six-piston aluminium mono-block callipers on the front, and opposing four-piston aluminium monoblock callipers on the rear. A torque control system is equipped as standard and provides optimal electronic control of the torque to the left and right rear wheels according to the driving situation, achieving ideal vehicle behaviour during cornering. The vehicle’s design is as practical as it is stunning. A good example of this is the trademark spindle grille, featuring a special ‘F’ series mesh and a pair of dramatically wide and tall air inlets beneath the headlights. These openings funnel massive amounts of air into specially-designed ducting inside the grille to maximise brake cooling and provide excellent performance. The grille also features a new black lacquer plated lower moulding exclusive to ‘F’ series, which provides down force to the front of the car. The interior boasts a driver-centric cockpit with a large-diameter instrument panel that displays essential driving data. Meanwhile, the colour heads-up display allows the driver to view necessary information swiftly and without the need for excessive eye movement. The speaker system replicates the sensation of sound experienced in a concert hall or movie theatre with 17-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system. The GS F also features a number of active and passive safety features. The active safety includes pre-crash system, dynamic radar cruise control system, lane departure alert, automatic high beam / adaptive high-beam system, and blind spot monitor. Passive safety features include a comprehensive supplemental restraint system that includes driver’s and front passenger’s dual-stage, driver’s and front passenger’s knee, front side, front and rear seat side curtain and rear side airbags. The GS F is available in a variety of paint colours including: lava orange, heat blue, white nova, sonic silver, sonic titanium, mercury grey, graphite black and red. Call 17 737 773, or visit www.lexus.com.bh.
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