Automobile Magazine interviewed chief engineer of the Lexus GS, Yukihiko Yaguchi. Here are a few of the points worth mentioning in the interview as well as a look into Lexus' future:
Automobile: Was there any thought given to increasing power given that the Lexus GS F is bigger and heavier than the RC F, or are you confident it will perform with sedans in the similar class?
Yaguchi-san: The cars’ performance is almost the same so I want customers to choose which they like: sedan or coupe between RC F and GS F, as that is a matter of taste. The GS F will offer a Lexus F brand performance experience with a focus on fun and an easy-to-drive experience, while balancing its street and track character.
Automobile: The F performance brand is now been expanded to two main line models. How much further would you like to expand it?
Yaguchi-san: We don’t have future plans yet that we can share, but the F brand is a key part of Lexus globally going forward.
Automobile: Is there a desire or need to create another halo type vehicle along the lines of the Lexus LFA as an ultimate expression of the F performance brand?Click here if you want to read more of the interview with the Lexus GS F engineer!
Yaguchi-san: The Lexus RC F-based race car will take that responsibility instead. The RC F GT3 story will evolve in the coming year to help become an ultimate expression of F brand globally.
