No doubt it's pretty similar.

 

Agreed, the GS450h and GS350 are very similar in acceleration at take off/launch to 60.

But after 60, there is no contest that the GS450h pulls insanely quick. It has a huge advantage at the top end (since weight is less of a factor when you're already moving).

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P.S. - WOT at least once every few days.. especially on the highway when no cars are around.. it's good for the engine.. at least that's what I like to tell myself haha!

 

I remember seeing 5.5 or 5.6 secs listed on the Lexus website when i got the car, i havent timed myself yet though.

 

Well before I got a ticket 2 weeks ago I would say open now probably not as much

 

Avg once a day because of the low torque.

 

Here you go:

Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.401
Engine RPM: 6475 = 100.00 MPH

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Every chance I get.

 

I go WoT when a slow poke, old geezer in a late model Corvette hogs the fast lane babying his retirement car and who never pushes his car beyond speed limit dispite having 500+ HP on tap. When an opportunity like this presents itself I get to hear that awesome sound generator and engine wail!

 

Below are ground speeds at 6,500 RPM engine redline for all 6 gears (2013 - 2014) RWD - A760E 6-Speed Automatic:
(*Speed limiter is electronically governed at 142 MPH preventing max speed of ~170 MPH · **Engine will not reach redline in 5th or 6th gear)

1st Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
1st Gear Ratio: 3.52
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 41.6970892440055 MPH (Up-Shift Engages 2nd Gear @ 3940 RPM)

2nd Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.043
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 71.84226830097863 MPH (Up-Shift Engages 3rd Gear @ 4650 RPM)

3rd Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.401
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = 104.76356469585963 MPH (Up-Shift Engages 4th Gear @ 4845 RPM)

*4th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
4th Gear Ratio: 1.000
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = *146.77375413889936 MPH

**5th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
5th Gear Ratio: 0.717
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = **204.7053753680605 MPH

**6th Gear:
Tire Size: 265/35 x 19" = 82.6" Circumference
Final Drive Gear: 3.615
6th Gear Ratio: 0.586
Engine RPM: 6500 Redline = **250.46715723361663 MPH

6th Gear - 50% of Redline:
Engine RPM: 3250 = 125.23 MPH

Maximum Torque: 277 ft-lb @ 4,800 RPM
Maximum Horsepower: 306 SAE net @ 6,400 RPM


References:
2013 - 2014 GS 350 Product Information - Drivetrain Differential & Gear Ratios
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Performance Information

 

Definitely agree, I am jealous of the 450's torque for sure!

 

Umm.. my car has 8 gears, does that mean it can go over 500 MPH?

 

I hate those inconsiderate biatches that cuts u off really close without even looking and signaling. I honk and beam the crap out of my brights and by the time they look up in their mirror I'm already gone.

I love it when u flash ur high beams at night quickly it looks like a lightning about to strike.

 

L.A. drivers are the worst, are you by any chance the annoying guy on the 101 South always flying by in triple digit speeds.

 

As often as possible entering a highway, passing etc., but I have to be careful as I get beyond speed limits really fast (here in Ontario, getting caught over going 150 kph can get your car impounded and big $ fines).

 

Yea I recall going up there to toronto and saw that I drove after the border going pretty slow I think I was going the 100KM and everyone is zipping past me and from then on decided to go with the flow of traffic there.