Originally Posted by Lexmex

Does anybody know what the weight of the RX350 is?

Originally Posted by TunedRX300

35 lbs heavier, this is the car you should target to beat. I would like to see the dyno chart at lower RPM. RX330's peaks are 230 hp @ 5,600 rpm, 242 lb-ft torque @ 3,600 rpm.

Other interesting stats:

Horsepower 270 @ 6,200 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 251 @ 4,700 RPM
0 - 60 mph (sec.) 7.4
Top Track Speed (mph) 112 (electronically limited)
1/4-Mile Acceleration (sec.) 15.7
Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient 0.35
Curb Weight (lb. / kg) 4,090 / 1,855
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 56.8/ 43.2

Originally Posted by mink92890

if it gets more, they would have ultimately just killed 400h sales.

Mink92890

Originally Posted by TunedRX300

The more I look into RX350, the more I realize it is a market following model rather than a market leading SUV. I bought the RX300 because it was the only SUV that drive like a sedan rather than a truck in 99-00 time frame. Fast forward to 2006, GS350's 2GR-FSE (3.5 V6) has more torque and hp than the 4.3 V8 in GS430, that is exciting. Acura RL has a V6 3.5 engine already pump out 290hp with under new SAE rating, and we are excited about a 275hp engine borrowed from Camry V6? Even IS has the keyless ignition with push button, the "new" RX350 does not have it according to another post by koolaidman. I am not as hyped about RX350 as I was last year, this looks more like a 2 year filler model until the next generation RX comes along.

Originally Posted by knolex2001

Or just update the hybrid powertrain for 300+ hp.

Originally Posted by Jurwin

Um no...the GS350's 2GR-FSE does NOT have more torque than the 4.3 V8 in the GS430. It has more HP though. 306 hp vs 300 hp. The GS430 torque is 320 lb-ft. GS350's torque is 277 lb-ft (I'm guessing it'll be rated the same as the IS350.) Although I have to mention that we're comparing new SAE to old SAE numbers here. Even if we converted the 3UZ-FE's number to new SAE I'm sure it'll still be producing more torque. A stock IS350 will dyno about 256 rwhp & 234 rwtq. A stock GS430 will dyno @ 235 RWHP and 252 RWTorque.

Originally Posted by TunedRX300

Peak HP/toqure is at one RPM point. Take a look Lexus' official side by side dyno of these two engines in the GS. 2gr-fse torque is significant flatter and higher than 3uz-fe at >4500rpm band. This means going after 4500rpm of first gear the V6's torque beats V8's when shifting down from redline.

Originally Posted by janb433

The new EX350 definitely has more power than the 330. Mainly, it comes with a new stereo that has a SAT button on it and is pre-wired for SAT radio. The navigation unit is supposed to be 5th generation. My car arrives on March 11, so I haven't seen the new navigation system yet. I'll let you know if it is a big improvement after my new RX arrives. The hardest part is decidiing which color to go with. I'm leaning toward the white or breakwater blue. I need to decide by tomorrow. Doesn't matter in the long run, I know.