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Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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In April 2011, Lexus showed the concept-car LF-Gh at the New York Auto Show. It was the fourth generation of its mid-range saloon, the GS. The series version was shown had its world premiere at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California in August 2011.

Its look is very complicated, with a lot of lines and edges on the front bumper. It looks like it was 3D-printed, not molded. By the fourth generation, Lexus already established itself as a top-quality name in the U.S., and the biggest question was about the drivetrain.

At its debut, the fourth generation model was shown in rear-wheel drive GS 350, powered by a V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Various engine variants followed, including all-wheel-drive systems, all-wheel-steering systems and two hybrid versions. Since it is a luxury vehicle, no manual transmission was offered.

Inside, there is a new infotainment system, with Siri Eyes Free mode from Apple and other hi-tech features were installed in the GS. The sound system is signed by Mark Levinson and promised to transform the cockpit into a concert hall.

The seats are 10-way power assisted as standard and 18-way as an option. Other optional features further include a pre-collision system, Heads-Up Display, blind spot monitor, lane keep assist, and Driver Monitoring System.

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LEXUS GS 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  4 gasoline engines
  • 250 6AT RWD (209 HP)
  • 350 AWD 6AT (310 HP)
  • 350 RWD 6AT (310 HP)
  • 460 8AT RWD (347 HP)
  2 hybrid gasoline engines
  • 300h eCVT RWD (223 HP)
  • 450h eCVT RWD (345 HP)

LEXUS GS
250 6AT RWD (209 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 250 6AT RWD (209 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2500 cm3
Power:154 KW @ 6400 RPM
209 HP @ 6400 RPM
207 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque:187 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
254 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic (ECT-i)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:13.1-in Ventilated Discs
Rear:12.2-in Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50VR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.9 in (4849 mm)
Width:72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height:57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase:112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.5 cuFT (552 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3616 lbs (1640 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:207 g/km

LEXUS GS
350 AWD 6AT (310 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 AWD 6AT (310 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:228 KW @ 6400 RPM
310 HP @ 6400 RPM
306 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque:277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
376 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:131 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic (ECT-i)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:13.1-in Ventilated Discs
Rear:12.2-in Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50VR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.7 in (4844 mm)
Width:71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height:56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase:112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3869 lbs (1755 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4960 lbs (2250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
Highway:9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km)
Combined:12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)

LEXUS GS
350 RWD 6AT (310 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 RWD 6AT (310 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:228 KW @ 6400 RPM
310 HP @ 6400 RPM
306 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque:277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
376 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic (ECT-i)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:13.1-in Ventilated Discs
Rear:12.2-in Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50VR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.7 in (4844 mm)
Width:71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height:56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase:112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4960 lbs (2250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)
Highway:9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km)
Combined:11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)

LEXUS GS
460 8AT RWD (347 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 460 8AT RWD (347 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4608 cm3
Power:255 KW @ 6400 RPM
347 HP @ 6400 RPM
342 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque:339 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM
460 Nm @ 4100 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:1.6 gallons (6.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic (ECT-i)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:13.1-in Ventilated Discs
Rear:12.2-in Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/40ZR18
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.7 in (4844 mm)
Width:71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height:56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase:112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3836 lbs (1740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4960 lbs (2250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway:10 mpg US (23.5 L/100Km)
Combined:12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:258 g/km

LEXUS GS
300h eCVT RWD (223 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300h eCVT RWD (223 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:133 KW @ 6000 RPM
181 HP @ 6000 RPM
178 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:163 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
221 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Electrical motor power:105.2 kw (143 hp)
Electrical motor torque:221.3 lb-ft (300 Nm)
Total maximum power:171.4 kw (233 hp)
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:eCVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17 94W
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.94 in (4850 mm)
Width:72.44 in (1840 mm)
Height:57.28 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.2/63 in (1,580/1,600 mm)
Wheelbase:112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3825 lbs (1735 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4993 lbs (2265 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Highway:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:109 g/km

LEXUS GS
450h eCVT RWD (345 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 450h eCVT RWD (345 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3500 cm3
Power:213 KW @ 6000 RPM
290 HP @ 6000 RPM
286 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:254 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
344 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Electrical motor power:147.1 kw (200 hp)
Electrical motor torque:202.8 lb-ft (275 Nm)
Total maximum power:253.7 kw (345 hp)
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:eCVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.94 in (4850 mm)
Width:72.44 in (1840 mm)
Height:57.28 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.2/63 in (1,580/1,600 mm)
Wheelbase:112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4023 lbs (1825 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5126 lbs (2325 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:141 g/km
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