Will the GS get an 8-speed for 2014?
#32
My dealer tells me 8 speed's for the '14 GS350 F Sport...it's more about CAFE/MPG's than anything else but there's the added bene of improved acceleration. With that said I wouldn't be surprised if all the GS's get the 8 speed at one point in MY '14
#34
I think most manufactuers have worked that out by now...8 speeds are the way to go but no more than 8.
Last edited by 052SI; 02-20-13 at 06:31 PM.
#36
The good news is Lexus has had time to work out most of the kinks/software issues with the 8 speed by now. If you can wait I would as the new 3IS is quite nice compd to the 2IS. The next question is when does Lexus give the 250 a much needed power boost? Another 20 HP would be nice.
#37
I dont mind waiting for the gs if it will be getting a 8 speed which i heard was better for acceleration and mpg i was originally going for the 3is but changed my mind...i think the 3is is one of those cars that i need to see it in person but the more i see the gs fsport the less i want the 3is...yep and another 20 bhp bump up would be nice for the is250 gsf
Last edited by lexus66666; 02-20-13 at 07:27 PM.
#38
I would like to wait for the 8 speed GS too, but she can only extend her lease until Sept, when are the 14's due? I have a sneaking suspision the 14's will have another trick up its sleeve beyond the 8 speed but I can't say for sure.
Last edited by 052SI; 02-20-13 at 07:47 PM.
#39
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I would rather have these spec...why aren't we getting these kind of numbers here in the US?
2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 (Sedan) (2WD) 215HP
3.0 L 3GR-FSE V6 (Royal Saloon) (4WD) 278HP
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (Athlete) (2WD) 320HP
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 Supercharged (Athlete) (4WD) 380HP
4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8< BiTurbo (4WD)(TRD) 565HP
2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 (Sedan) (2WD) 215HP
3.0 L 3GR-FSE V6 (Royal Saloon) (4WD) 278HP
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (Athlete) (2WD) 320HP
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 Supercharged (Athlete) (4WD) 380HP
4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8< BiTurbo (4WD)(TRD) 565HP
#40
Don't the Japanese rate their HP DIN or something other than SAE NET or BHP? Maybe that's the diff between the 305 and 320?
Last edited by RTIS250; 02-20-13 at 11:19 PM.
#42