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How Often Do You Go WOT (Wide Open Throttle) With Your GS 350?

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Old 01-14-15, 03:38 PM
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No doubt it's pretty similar.
Old 01-14-15, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SlangBlade
I've seen it listed from 5.4 - 5.8 for the 350. Less power, but less weight too. I think they're very similar in acceleration, much like the LS and LS Hybrid.

http://www.caranddriver.com/lexus/gs
Agreed, the GS450h and GS350 are very similar in acceleration at take off/launch to 60.

But after 60, there is no contest that the GS450h pulls insanely quick. It has a huge advantage at the top end (since weight is less of a factor when you're already moving).

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P.S. - WOT at least once every few days.. especially on the highway when no cars are around.. it's good for the engine.. at least that's what I like to tell myself haha!

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Old 01-14-15, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ZbynekZ
It isn't 5.5.

5.6 is hybrid. 350 is slower.
I remember seeing 5.5 or 5.6 secs listed on the Lexus website when i got the car, i havent timed myself yet though.
Old 01-14-15, 05:45 PM
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Well before I got a ticket 2 weeks ago I would say open now probably not as much
Old 01-14-15, 06:13 PM
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Avg once a day because of the low torque.
Old 01-14-15, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I've hit 100 many times when WOTing, I just can't feel it and the car wants to keep going. It is a fast car. But I didn't know 3rd gear can go all the way to 100.
Here you go:

Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.401
Engine RPM: 6475 = 100.00 MPH


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Old 01-14-15, 07:04 PM
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Every chance I get.
Old 01-14-15, 07:26 PM
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I go WoT when a slow poke, old geezer in a late model Corvette hogs the fast lane babying his retirement car and who never pushes his car beyond speed limit dispite having 500+ HP on tap. When an opportunity like this presents itself I get to hear that awesome sound generator and engine wail!
Old 01-14-15, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I've hit 100 many times when WOTing, I just can't feel it and the car wants to keep going. It is a fast car. But I didn't know 3rd gear can go all the way to 100.
Below are ground speeds at 6,500 RPM engine redline for all 6 gears (2013 - 2014) RWD - A760E 6-Speed Automatic:
(*Speed limiter is electronically governed at 142 MPH preventing max speed of ~170 MPH · **Engine will not reach redline in 5th or 6th gear)


1st Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
1st Gear Ratio: 3.52
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 41.6970892440055 MPH (Up-Shift Engages 2nd Gear @ 3940 RPM)

2nd Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.043
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 71.84226830097863 MPH (Up-Shift Engages 3rd Gear @ 4650 RPM)

3rd Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.401
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 104.76356469585963 MPH (Up-Shift Engages 4th Gear @ 4845 RPM)

*4th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
4th Gear Ratio: 1.000
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = *146.77375413889936 MPH

**5th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
5th Gear Ratio: 0.717
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = **204.7053753680605 MPH

**6th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
6th Gear Ratio: 0.586
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = **250.46715723361663 MPH

6th Gear - 50% of Redline:
Engine RPM: 3250 = 125.23 MPH


Maximum Torque: 277 ft-lb @ 4,800 RPM
Maximum Horsepower: 306 SAE net @ 6,400 RPM



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Old 01-14-15, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Im2bz2p345
Agreed, the GS450h and GS350 are very similar in acceleration at take off/launch to 60.

But after 60, there is no contest that the GS450h pulls insanely quick. It has a huge advantage at the top end (since weight is less of a factor when you're already moving).

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Definitely agree, I am jealous of the 450's torque for sure!
Old 01-14-15, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bclexus
Below are ground speeds at 6,500 RPM engine redline for all gears:
(Note: *Speed limiter will prevent maximum potential speed · **Engine will not reach redline in 5th or 6th gear)


1st Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
1st Gear Ratio: 3.52
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 41.6970892440055 MPH

2nd Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.043
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 71.84226830097863 MPH

3rd Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.401
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 104.76356469585963 MPH

*4th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
4th Gear Ratio: 1.000
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = *146.77375413889936 MPH

**5th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
5th Gear Ratio: 0.717
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = **204.7053753680605 MPH

**6th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
5th Gear Ratio: 0.586
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = **250.46715723361663 MPH

6th Gear:
Engine RPM: 3250 = 125.23 MPH



References:
GS 350 Product Information - Drivetrain Differential & Gear Ratios
Speed Calculator
Umm.. my car has 8 gears, does that mean it can go over 500 MPH?
Old 01-14-15, 08:31 PM
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I hate those inconsiderate biatches that cuts u off really close without even looking and signaling. I honk and beam the crap out of my brights and by the time they look up in their mirror I'm already gone.

I love it when u flash ur high beams at night quickly it looks like a lightning about to strike.
Old 01-14-15, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I hate those inconsiderate biatches that cuts u off really close without even looking and signaling. I honk and beam the crap out of my brights and by the time they look up in their mirror I'm already gone.

I love it when u flash ur high beams at night quickly it looks like a lightning about to strike.
L.A. drivers are the worst, are you by any chance the annoying guy on the 101 South always flying by in triple digit speeds.
Old 01-15-15, 04:40 AM
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As often as possible entering a highway, passing etc., but I have to be careful as I get beyond speed limits really fast (here in Ontario, getting caught over going 150 kph can get your car impounded and big $ fines).
Old 01-15-15, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by GSCT
As often as possible entering a highway, passing etc., but I have to be careful as I get beyond speed limits really fast (here in Ontario, getting caught over going 150 kph can get your car impounded and big $ fines).
Yea I recall going up there to toronto and saw that I drove after the border going pretty slow I think I was going the 100KM and everyone is zipping past me and from then on decided to go with the flow of traffic there.


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