Official numbers on GS 350
#16
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I don't think it's that unrealistic. If the 550i with less power and two less gears can hit it in five seconds flat, I'd think a GS 460 should be able to do at least the same. 4.8-4.9 is my estimate.
I know you can't compare Lexus with Mercedes, but when their 7 speed transmission was first introduced, they only put them exclusively in their top of the line models, the S/SL/CL. The E class, CLK & below did not get the 7 speed until later . . .
#17
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
You are assuming the GS460 will get the new 8 speed transmission on the LS460 right from the beginning ? I hope that is the case too, but it may not necessarily be.
I know you can't compare Lexus with Mercedes, but when their 7 speed transmission was first introduced, they only put them exclusively in their top of the line models, the S/SL/CL. The E class, CLK & below did not get the 7 speed until later . . .
I know you can't compare Lexus with Mercedes, but when their 7 speed transmission was first introduced, they only put them exclusively in their top of the line models, the S/SL/CL. The E class, CLK & below did not get the 7 speed until later . . .
Still though, you could definitely be right.
#20
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Originally Posted by purebliss
Maybe there won't be a GS460 or 430. They are having fitment problems with the 4.6 and the 8 speed tranny in the GS.
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