GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

i was browsing through the lexus website (www.lexus.com) and read about the new RX330. FWD model's 0-60 is 7.7 sec, while GS300's 0-60 is 7.8 sec. RX330 is 3800+ lbs while GS300 is 3600+ lbs, and RX330 has 10 more HP and more torque also.

Dudes, what's goin on here?!?

anyone have some real-world 0-60 data for GS300? (I've tested before with my exhaust and it was HORRIBLE)

JAC JZS

I think the information could be accurate. While the GS300 does have a slightly better hp/ weight ratio than the RX330(.19) the RX33 does have 22 more lbs/ ft which cannot be dismissed.

whitels

Contributing to this also is being an SUV, the RX330's axle ratio is much higher which is better for acceleration.

GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

the GS300s in 98 and 99 were faster when they had 228hp and 225hp, respectively.

geeze 2000 sucks. Least HP and no E-shift

JAC JZS

Actually, '98-'99 GS300's had 225hp and 220 lb ft. They also weighed less than the 2000+ models giving them an average .14 advantage in the QM. The JDM S300 was quickest of all with 230ps(226.8hp)/ 224.2 lb ft stock and a curb weight of 3549 lbs(15.41 1/4 mile) due to less strict(than the U.S.) safety standards.

APLUS

I am really going to have to take my 99 GS300 to a track or something because I can outrun my cousins 99 Regal supercharge GS, my other friends 96 Impala SS, and this dude in my hood GTP. I'm guessin the RX330 wouldn't stand a chance by the cars that I have played with already. I haven't had anything done to it but after that front end collision the repair shop (real cool/expensive people) rebuilt my whole engine (guessin they where bleeding my insurance) The GS comes back to me in two weeks and before I get rid of it I will try to get some 0-60/dyno info done. I always felt my car was quick and really couldn't be beaten by other V-6's until the new ............so many now came out.

As for the JDM I had called Blitz once to ask them about there intercooler for the GS and the told me that it's really only for the Asian market because they have a turbo on it pushing 280h.p.?

Is that true?

JAC JZS

Lexus official Website:

'98 GS300, 0-60 in 7.6 seconds

'03 RX330, 0-60 in 7.7 seconds

'00 GS300, 0-60 in 7.8 seconds

Lexus took the GS3 from LEV status('98-'99) to ULEV status(a priority for Lexus) in '00+ which is why they made max hp occur at a lower RPM and lost 5hp in the process.

Lexus of Manhattan

Umm, 7.7 seconds for a FWD RX330, and 7.8 for an AWD RX330.
Ed

Daddy-O

Just wait until the RX 330 Hybrid comes out.
It'll be the fastest 0-60 Lexus built.

Lexus of Manhattan

LOL
Ed

APLUS

v300

C'mon Ray. You know better than that... five extra horsepower will not necessarily make you car faster. Just swap to a higher stall convertor and/or get the TRD LSD.

GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

yah 5 hp won't make the difference, but I remember you told me that it had something to do with ignition and spark plugs which could affect performance (i think that was 2 years ago)

JAC JZS

As someone who has had both a '98 and a '00 GS300 I can tell you that the '00 is definitely slower than the '98(Lexus is not lying). At first I thought there was something was wrong with the '00 I had but it checked out fine(car only had 17,000 miles on it). Then I learned about the additional weight added to the 2000's/ the power loss and it all made sense. I honestly think it would be a waste to mod an '00 GS300 just so you could say "my '00 GS300 is just as fast as a '98" or slightly faster. LSD/ stall alone isn't going to bring the car below the 15 sec. range in the 1/4 so it is pointless IMO. I don't think the difference('98 vs. '00) is huge but it's definitely noticeable and in a thread about 1/10th of a second I guess it's relevant .