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Lexus GS

2008 – 2011 Japan

The Lexus GS is a car built from 2008 to 2011. Besides conventional engines it was available as a hybrid; across 5 variants, power ranges from 249 to 347 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.6 s. It was offered with rear-wheel drive and, on some versions, all-wheel drive. Compared with the previous generation (2005 – 2008), peak power rose from 315 to 347 hp, and minimum weight went up by 90 kg.

Lexus GS
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2011
Variants5
FuelPetrol, Hybrid

Key specifications (range)

Power249 – 347 hp
0–100 km/h5.6 – 7.2 s
Top speed240 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy7.9 – 11.1 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
300 V6 6AT RWD (249 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 249 hp 7.2 s 240 6-speed automatic
450h V6 eCVT RWD (345 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Hybrid 296 hp 5.9 s 249 ECVT
350 V6 6AT AWD (305 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 305 hp 5.6 s 245 6-speed automatic
350 V6 6AT RWD (305 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 305 hp 5.7 s 249 6-speed automatic
460 V8 8AT RWD (347 HP)
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 347 hp 5.8 s 249 8-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2995 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
183 KW @ 6200 RPM249 HP @ 6200 RPM245 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
228 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM309 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17

Dimensions

Length
190 in (4826 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
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3736 lbs (1695 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4685 lbs (2125 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3456 cm3 (211 ci)
Power
218 KW @ 6400 RPM296 HP @ 6400 RPM292 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
271 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM367 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Electrical motor power
147.1 kw (200 hp, 197 bhp)
Electrical motor torque
202.8 lb-ft (275 Nm)
Total maximum power
253.7 kw (345 hp, 340 bhp)
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
ECVT

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/40 R18 Z

Dimensions

Length
190 in (4826 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
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4057 lbs (1840 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5192 lbs (2355 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3456 cm3 (211 ci)
Power
224 KW @ 6200 RPM305 HP @ 6200 RPM300 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
271 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM367 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17 W

Dimensions

Length
190 in (4826 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
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3759 lbs (1705 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4685 lbs (2125 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3456 cm3 (211 ci)
Power
224 KW @ 6200 RPM305 HP @ 6200 RPM300 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
271 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM367 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17 W

Dimensions

Length
190 in (4826 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
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3795 lbs (1721 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4541 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4608 cm3 (281 ci)
Power
255 KW @ 6200 RPM347 HP @ 6200 RPM342 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
339 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM460 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/40 R18 Z

Dimensions

Length
190 in (4826 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
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3945 lbs (1789 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4900 lbs (2223 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined
21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km
Length4,826 mm
Width1,821 mm
Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase2,850 mm
Curb weight1,695 – 1,840 kg
Torque309 – 460 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.