Lexus and the history of ‘F’

It’s the letter that signifies excitement and the highest level of performance. But how did the designation start, and how has it evolved over the years? This is the history of F.

Interview with Scott Pruett: developing Lexus F

We caught up with the American racing legend who has played a key role in developing, and promoting, the Lexus F performance cars.

Yukihiko Yaguchi interview: how Lexus F cars connect road and track

Chief engineer of the Lexus GS F explains how our high-performance saloon maintains the philosophy of F and rewards the driver in all circumstances.

Introducing the Lexus GS F

Get reacquainted with the best-of-both-worlds Lexus GS F saloon, our fourth and most practical high-performance F model.

The philosophy of Lexus F models

We reveal some of the thinking, engineering and styling cues behind the family of four Lexus models wearing our high-performance F designation.

Lexus F: 10 highlights from 10 years

Our ‘F’ models are more driver-focused and passion-arousing than any other cars in our company’s history. We take a look at ten of the top moments from our ten years of ‘F’.

Lexus celebrates a decade of ‘F’ performance

Lexus is commemorating ten years of its evocative ‘F’ performance brand with a summer-long celebration of activities and social content.

Lexus tops J.D. Power study for seventh consecutive year

Lexus has taken top honours in America’s J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study for an impressive seventh time.

Lexus celebrates ten years of ‘F’ with limited edition RC F and GS F

Lexus has announced two limited edition models with special specifications to mark the tenth anniversary of the evocative ‘F’ designation.

Lexus petrol-electric hybrid leadership

The potential for electric power to replace the combustion engine is catching many headlines, but did you know that 99% of the cars we sell today are hybrids?

Lexus and the lead-up to Le Mans

In anticipation of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, we look back at the vital contribution Lexus made to the birth of the racing hybrid system.

Lexus GS F reinvents traditional Naguri wood craft

We look at how the optional Naguri-style aluminium trim available in the Lexus GS F has reinvented a traditional Japanese wood craft.