Lexus Persuit Email [june]

[Rx330driver]

Yay, i just got an monthly update from lexus. Guess what! THey are now releasing the GS350 (3.5 liter, 303 hp) Here is what they say exactly:

"Introducing the new, incredibly powerful Lexus GS 350. The numbers speak volumes: 3.5-liter V6, 303 horsepower [1], 274 lb-ft of torque [1]. Numbers that translate into a potent experience at every green light, entrance ramp and passing lane.

Complementing the faster-than-fast new GS 350 is an inspired available Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System [3] with Generation 5 software capable of not just recognizing more than 100 voice commands, but realizing the need to offer directions as quickly as the GS is fast."

:D

[chris6878]

what is the cost, sounds awesome, got any pics

Its already out in japan

[peterpioli]

The GS 350 has been discussed on another thread, but I thought I would start a thread especially for the GS-350.

Not only will the GS 350 have more horsepower than the GS 300 (local dealer claims about 300 HP), but the gas mileage will improve too. Does anyone know when the GS 350 will be available? I was told it would be available sometime in August. Please post any information.

[lexus411]

Actually date should be early Sept..306 HP... also receives the same brake pads the 430 has. Also will have Gen 5 nav.. shark fin antenna for satellite. The 430 will receive a VDIM shutooff switch... The best thing will be the new colors. Obsidian Black replaces the Black Onyx.

[Benjamin Tang]

can someone post a link to the other thread? i'm interested in reading what the torque and mpg numbers are for this new model...

so the v6 has finally caught up in hp ratings as my GS400... i feel so old :cries:

[peterpioli]

lexus411,

What is the "VDIM shutooff switch."

Thanks

[peterpioli]

I looked-up VDIM. "VDIM manages all dynamic functions including ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, TRAC and VSC, and provides cooperative control for the regenerative brakes and the electronic power steering (EPS) boost characteristics."

[SKperformance]

Why start a new thread if the other one only pertains to one thing , the GS350 ?

They are now merged

[peterpioli]

SKperformance,

Sorry, I thought it made sense to call a thread about the GS 350 the "GS 350" thread, not "Lexus Persuit Email [june]" thread.

For a car that will be available in the next couple of months, it's amazing how little information is available on the web about the GS 350. I did a Google search and can't find any official Lexus data on the GS 350. If anyone finds official Lexus details, please post.