shvc1991

So I've searched but couldn't really come up with any real measurements..... A website I looked at said 7.6 seconds 0-60.

I really doubt that. The car doesn't feel all that sluggish.

Does anybody know what it really is?

jcat_350

no, that's correct. the 1gen is 9.6 0-60.

its largely due in part to the tranny, being the luxury car it is they engineered it to shift softly, and it takes FOREVER to make that first shift. also, the trans starts off in 2nd gear, not helping low end acceleration.

shvc1991

Bahh, ghey. Thanks for the info.

I always thought it was a little quicker than advertised.

jcat_350

feels it, but on next acceleration pay attention to the time between shifts.

Vadim540i

Check out my 0-90 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdbMws69W98

drpepper

7.6, 7.8, 8.0 isn't necessarily going to feel "sluggish." It's all relative.

That's middle of the pack for similar cars of a similar age.

Someone posted a Car and Driver comparison from the early 80s and the 2Gen GS300 would have been right in there with the Corvette, Z Turbo, and Ferrari 308 GTS. None of those were called sluggish. The Ferrari at 7.6 0-60 was described as "long-legged, thrusting kind of power."

shvc1991

Nice 0-90 man. That's real quick. Wish I had a V8......

Vadim540i

Thanks

GS430V8

v8 does 0-60 in 5.7 - 5.8, 7.6? with the gs300!, my 530i was quicker than that!

jcat_350

no, the v8 is not really that quick. i forgot the actual number but there's a website that has the 0-60 times of just about every car...let me dig it up.

EDIT: i retract my previous statement, you are correct sir. the v8 is 2s quicker than the i6.

shvc1991

That's interesting...... GS3 makes 220hp with 220 ft lb or torque while the GS4 makes 300 hp with 310 ft lb of torque which translates to 1 second off 0-60 for every 40hp increase. o_0

I need to get an SRT intake.

GS430V8

nope your wrong, check whatever website you want it still makes it under 6s
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...10/156997.html

SoCalSC4

Agreed, I've stomped plenty of high-5 and low-6 second 0-60 cars.

NSX
S2000
350Z
G35C
Mustang V8
Porsche 996 C4S
Porsche 996 C2 Cab
Porsche Boxster S

People underestimate the Lexus GS all too often.

If you powerbrake a bit these things will really jump off the line.

Always looking for the next victim.

TruPlaya26

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Power braking at 1600 - 1800 rpm is the way to go

ZinikGS

My mom's '91 Infiniti Q45 has the same 2nd gear start, only starts in 1st if you floor it. It can make the car seem sluggish off the line.

I have a GS400 and think I may have heard that this car also has the 2nd gear start, does anyone know if this is true?