Performance Review: Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 - [2015]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lexus GS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo.This particular Lexus GS has a 4969cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GS shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GS's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1865 kgs (4111 lbs) this makes the Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible or the give or take 50kg.

The Lexus GS shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp)

In terms of power the 4969cc 32V V8 engine produces 470 bhp (350 kW) @ 7100 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 391 lb-ft (530.1 Nm) @ 5600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lexus GS you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 E92 GTS (276.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lexus GS.

The Lexus GS has a Power to weight ratio of 252.0 bhp per ton and 209.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 GS competing with the 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 E92 GTS (276.6 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Targa PDK (276.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lexus GS generating around 209.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1979 DeTomaso Pantera GT5 S 5.8 V8 (234.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 BMW Alpina B3 3.0 Bi Turbo (234.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GS and the 2001 Mercedes C Class 32 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Lexus GS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.05 secs @ 104.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Mercedes C Class 32 AMG (12.99 secs), the 2018 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy (12.99 secs), and the 1995 Caterham Super 7 1.4 Supersport (13.00 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2015 version of the Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 168mph.

Top Speed of the 2015 GS equals the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2015 Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 then how about the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph), the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (179 mph), or the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (179 mph).

Related Links:

2015 GS Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lexus

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