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2013 Lexus GS 350
The new 2013 GS combines bold, dynamic styling, precise handling, innovative technology, and a spacious interior. In addition to the GS 350, other 2013 GS models that will be launched in early 2012 include hybrid and F Sport versions, with further details to be announced later this year. (continued below)
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Lexus Reveals All-New 2013 GS 350 Sports Sedan
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Source: Lexus | Published: Fri Aug 19, 2011 |
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Along with a new Lexus signature spindle grille, the GS is a car that conveys
a tangible sense of driver confidence, with a redesigned chassis and a wide,
strong stance that inspires and rewards driver participation with crisp and
precise handling.
GS engineers challenged themselves to develop a more
spacious interior environment. While leaving exterior dimensions virtually
unchanged, they dramatically increased cabin and trunk space to create an
interior that can easily transport passengers and their luggage in luxury and
style regardless of distance.
Richly endowed with world-class features
and premium details, the new GS is supported by advanced, performance-enhancing
technology that makes it more than just a luxury car. The driver and front
passenger will enjoy the clean appearance of the new high-resolution central
control display.
Innovative Lexus Design
The 2013 GS
expresses a new generation of Lexus' design philosophy with its precisely
sculpted exterior and will lead the rest of the lineup in an entirely new
direction. When designers shaped the GS they visualized the flow of air around
it and, like the LFA supercar, maximized aerodynamic efficiency for
class-leading coefficient of drag.
The GS fuses distinctive style with
engineering functionality. Fins incorporated into the side of the tail lamps and
the design of the trunk area all help direct air over and past the car. The rear
bumper underbody area was designed for reduced wind resistance to help keep the
car firmly planted on the ground. Finally, air inlets located on the outer edges
of the lower grille serve as cooling ducts.
The signature spindle grille
with its trapezoidal contours evolved from current Lexus styling and fully
integrates into the aggressive front bumper allowing for efficient airflow. This
distinctive Lexus design feature combined with the deep-set, high-tech headlamps
and L-shaped LED daytime running lamps further express the vehicle's confident
and dynamic character. The headlamps use a projector beam design, adding a
strong, chiseled appearance and excellent illumination.
From the side,
the GS projects the image of a spacious sport sedan with a road-hugging wider
stance. The tapered lower rocker panel and the short front overhang give the
vehicle a sense of motion. Width-enhancing front and rear wheel arches adds an
athletic stance enhancing the vehicle's dynamic presence.
The rear bumper
features a distinctive exhaust diffuser and centered aero fins to help control
underbody airflow. Combined with the L-shaped LED tail lamps, a Lexus design
cue, these rear bumper features lend a high-performance appearance. Overall, the
new GS sheet metal represents a significant extension of the Lexus L-finesse
philosophy that is the core of all Lexus product design.
The GS 350 will
feature three colors that are new to the Lexus color palette: Riviera Red,
Meteor Blue Metallic and Liquid Platinum. Vehicles in Riviera Red will benefit
from glass flakes incorporated into the coating that adds a high level of
brilliance to the paint. Lexus engineers developed a new advanced coating
process for Liquid Platinum exteriors. The GS 350 will be the first Lexus to
adopt this new coating technology. Vehicles with the Liquid Platinum exterior
will appear more radiant as an additional metallic texture gives both strong
shading and defined, sharp highlights. This metallic effect makes subtle and
defined bodylines more noticeable and the surface appear finely polished.
Lexus GS 350: Review (2/2)
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
V6 |
Displacement |
211 cu in (3456 cc) |
Power |
306 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Torque |
277 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Redline |
n/a |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
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All Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Automatic |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
225/50 R17 (Std.) |
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235/45 R18 (Opt.) |
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245/40 R19 (Opt.) |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
190.9 in |
Width |
72.4 in |
Height |
57.3 in |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
5.7 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
142 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
Japan |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |