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Old 05-07-15, 12:40 PM
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So the other day me and my friend pulled up to a red light, we were next to each other and we decided to have a little fun. To my surprise my GS pulled away up until about 50 until his 516lbs of torque carried him away. Pretty impressive for a car that everyone says is underpowered. By the way the S55 was the supercharged V8 not the naturally aspirated one.
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Old 05-07-15, 12:59 PM
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I guess it's the way the transmission is geared because the GS pulls really good off the line but is a slouch once you get to highway speeds.
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The S55 and GS350 are almost identical when it comes to 0-60. S55 does it in 5.5 seconds and the GS does it in 5.7 seconds. The S55 is a about 1000+ lbs heavier so it comes down to the launch. Get a good launch and the S55 is gone. Bad launch and the GS will pull for a bit but once he gets some grip, all you will see are his tail lights. LOL
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what year s55? the early s55 (no supercharger) was not that powerful. only 350hp and 0-60 is in the mid 5s. but the supercharged one has over 490hp and that car is in sub 5. i agree launch is a problem but if driven right the gs has no chance against the supercharged s55. and that car is 600lb heavier
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The S55 was a 2004 definitely. I've driven it before.
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in any case we don't allow street racing threads anymore so i am going to close this down

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