Atomic350F

Now you got me curious, what rpm does the rev limiter kick in at?

Justin2JZ

I cant bounce off the limiter in mine. But OP a few limiter taps wouldnt hurt anything

PirelliRC

Throw it into manual mode with the shift *** (not the paddle shifters) and you can bounce that needle all day if you want. It is not good for the engine or transmission however, so don't do it too much if you plan on keeping the car.

bclexus

I think the GS 350 engine has a redline of 6,600 RPM with the rev limiter set at the 6,600 RPM redline for fuel cutoff. The GS 350 transmission upshifts at 6,400 RPM - or 200 RPM below redline.

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DRIVETRAIN

Configuration: Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine type: Naturally aspirated, direct- and port-injected V6, gasoline
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 3,456/211
Block/head material: Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing
Compression ratio (x:1): 11.8
Redline, indicated (rpm): 6,600
Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm): Shifts at 6,400
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 306 @ 6,400
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 277 @ 4,800
Fuel type: 91-octane required
Transmission type: Six-speed automatic with console shifter and steering-mounted paddles with sport/competition modes
Transmission ratios (x:1): I = 3.52; II = 2.04; III = 1.40; IV = 1.00; V = 0.72; VI = 0.59; R = 3.22
Final-drive ratio (x:1): 3.62

bclexus

Automatic shifting is conducted in the following cases, even when in M mode:
– A “–” shift when vehicle speed decreases.
– When the temperature of automatic transmission fluid and engine coolant drops, shifting is conducted based on a
low oil temperature shifting pattern.
– When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high, automatic shifting is performed.
– When the engine speed reaches the redline, gear shifting is conducted automatically.

Reference (See Page 71)

PirelliRC

I do not know what the owners manual tells you but I know what my engine does, try it yourself. I drive a lot on manual mode, put the shift **** in manual on 1st gear and gas it from a stand still, it will not upshift to 2nd gear. Maybe after you bounce the red line a few times it will shift but you can definitely bounce the needle at least once. Its happened to me a lot because at times I forget im in manual but It will downshift automatically manual mode but not up shift.

ItzFilyO

I was driving in M mode and it still upshifts at redline. But I was maxing out on 2nd gear though then it shifts to 3rd at redline. Maybe it'll bounce at 1st gear only?

yardie876

It upshifts in 1st gear at redline for sure. I experience this daily lol.

ItzFilyO

This car redlines so quick! Once u go past 4K the needle just flies.

AL13NV8D3R

Maby they revised how our transmission behaves in the 2014+ GSs? I just tried this in my way to work. From a standing stop i put the shift lever over to the left to M mode and using only the paddle shifter it will not automatically shift unless i tell it to, no matter what gear i am in. I tied the same thing again with M mode but use the shift levers + an - to shift and i get the same result. The only time my transmission upshifts automatically for me is when I use the paddle shifters in D mode. With M mode i can hit the rev limiter all day in any gear. Keep in mine i always have sport+ enabled during all these tests.

ItzFilyO

I wanna try this so bad but gas is already at $3 here.

JDR76

If the GS is like the 3IS, you have about half the owners (of 2014 models) stating that their cars will automatically shift at the limiter and the other half stating that theirs won't. (Mine shifts automatically)

Many believe there must have been a software change somewhere along the production line.

It's probably worth stating whether you have the 6 speed or 8 speed.

yardie876

I agree. Because mine def upshifts. I know all these other owners aren't crazy lol.

ItzFilyO

My 2011 Camry shifts at redline when in manual mode too.

rominl

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come on now, you complaining about $3? i still remember the days when i paid close to 5 bucks for my m3 and s550 (both getting mid 10s mpg)!!