Sorry, but cant find anywhere else to post it. Apologies again if it's already been posted, but I've found out the GS350 produces 318hp

 

what source is this?

 

They are introducing the GS350 & GS430 together in Japan in a couple months, if the GS350 produces 318 hp, then it's 18 more hp than the GS430, unless they're retuning the 430 for Japan to produce even more hp . . .

 

If they can introduce the GS350 and GS430 at the same time in Japan why didn't they do the same here?

 

Most think it's a marketing strategy, there had been a lot of discussions on this topic on this forum before . . .

 

Guys from my understanding, he's right I heard 319hp for the IS 350/GS 350

So CLEARLY the new GS 460 will be in the 350hp or so range with equal torque as a minmum.

I really WISH they do keep the GS 300 being produced as a nice model like BMW has with the 525.
GS 300
GS 350
GS 450h
GS 460

It would be nice to see a GS estate (wagon) and even a coupe.

 

B/C they want to update the GS here, where it sells a lot more of than in Japan. Lexus wants to continue selling about 30,000 a year, every year, not just the first 3. With the new engine updates, it would really breathe life into the car after 3 years.

In Japan, they really want to start off strong. Only the IS/GS/SC will debut in Japan initially. The Japanese are tired of BMW/Benz being "the" car to have in their home country.

I think this is what is going to continue to drive Lexus upmarket with more style/features. They want it to kick *** in Japan.

 

I agree with you, except no ugly GS wagon please, they should just produce the GS-based HP-X concept instead. A GS-based coupe should be great, but should have significantly different styling from the GS sedan, ala C-class/CLK & S-class/CL.

 

Can we get the source of the info?

 

If true, what will be the hp of the GS430 in Japan then ?

 

I am on the waiting list for the gs450h, but when is the gs460 supposed to come out? I might just wait for that if it really wiill have 350 or so horsepower.

 

I am so relieved that I waited. The smile on my face is ear-to-ear . Now I am so definitely pumped about getting the 350.

Remember that ancient proverb:

"good things come to those who wait"



I like lexus.

 

You never saw the GS wagon?

 

If its going to have 318hp, then the 460 should be at around 400hp hopefully!!!

 

Put twin turbo on it, bump up the hp to arround 475 resulting in mid 12 sec 1/4 mile and I'll be 1st in line to get one.