metrathon

Drop a turbo in the GS. Or drop the GS and get a 435i GC :d Less luxury but blistering fast and super fun.

One of my cars is a 328i (2 liter turbo) with only 240 hp and 255 lb-ft but it will eat the GS, esp in 0 to 60.

JDR76

Car and Driver list 0-60 in the 328 at 5.6 seconds and the GS at 5.5.

metrathon

I tried it 3 times (2 times rolling) and I pulled on the GS. Regardless, it might have been driver error, better tires, etc. Not trying to bash the GS, it's an amazing car.

sick21

Also you could have been at a different elevation vs car and drive. Or the bimmer could have been almost out of gas when the GS was full. Who knows, both good cars. I like the GS cause it's bigger and I have too many kids

bclexus

The BMW 328i 2-Liter Twin Turbo ramps up at a very low RPM, producing a ton of HP and torque from just above 1,000 RPM. If you could compare the HP/Torque curve of the 328i Twin Turbo vs. the Lexus GS 3.5-Liter (normally aspirated) you would see why the little 4-cylinder BMW has such great performance. It pulls hard - very hard! Throw in a 8-speed automatic transmission, which shifts at opportune times for maximum performance, and the car is an exciting little package.

AL13NV8D3R

Maby the GS driver did not hit the detend when stepping on the gas pedal and only activated 90% of the cars power. Many people on this forum does not even realize there car can go faster. I just found out mine goes faster 4 months ago and ive bought my car 10 months ago.

FastTags

The most common way is to add cold intake, change exust.

FastTags

yep, just found out about the full throttle mode, it really makes your car so much faster. After you floor it there is another extra inch just press harder and it activate the full throttle

tompass

Is this "full throttle mode" or detent button only on the '14?

Abermac

Full throttle mode? I have a model year 14 and never heard of this.. Anyone know details of how this works?

sick21

Yes It's not complicated. Just press the pedal harder to the floor and you'll feel a click.

jkeifer3

The GS, F-Sport or otherwise, was not built for speed but, rather, looks and comfort. It has adequate power for most situations an average driver would encounter on the highway.