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Turbo Lexus GS400

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aDelcoTc
Oreland
Pennsylvania, US
  • Scion Guru
 saw one on RT 3 on the way to work this morning...

at least, i would assume (and hope) it was turbo, since it had a FMIC and piping sticking out the front bumper.

it was an old model too. circa 1992-1995. correct me if i'm wrong, but that would probably be the 2jzge (3.0L, NA I6) right? if so, that thing is probably making some nice power.

it seemed to have an AF dual exhaust system, but i didn't really hear it as it drove by, so its probably not pushing too much.

Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Mar 07, 2007 09:48am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 Don't think Lexus had GS models in early 90s. I believe they are 97 or 98 uprisings.


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[#] Mar 07, 2007 09:51am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 hahaha, nm..............just checked............GS models were 91-present. My bad


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[#] Mar 07, 2007 10:01am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 First Gen (1991-1997)
Quote:
With a body styled by the famous Ital Design firm, the Aristo was launched in October 1991, offering two versions: the R6 3.0 (3.0V) with a 24-valve, 276 hp (205 kW) twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE engine, and the 3.0Q with a 226 hp (169 kW) 2JZ-GE engine. A third model, the 4.0Zi-Four joined the Aristo lineup in 1992 and given the chassis code UZS143. This model came with the 1UZ-FE engine also found in the Toyota Celsior/Lexus LS and the Toyota Crown Majesta and standard four wheel drive. The only engine available for the export markets was the 2JZ-GE. The first generation Aristos were fitted with a 3.0L twin-turbo engine the same that can be found in a mark 4 Toyota Supra.

Production of the Lexus GS 300 (JZS147) began on February 22, 1993 at the Tahara, Japan assembly plant. At the time, the GS represented the latest advancement of Lexus production technology, with only eight spot welds performed by hand. The rest, some 4,200 welds, were performed by robots.[1] The first generation vehicle's styling blended elements of the original LS flagship and SC performance coupe. On the interior, the GS featured Walnut wood trim on the center console, leather seating, and the option of a Nakamichi premium stereo system. Sales of the first generation Lexus GS were modest, with 1993 seeing the greatest sales at 19,164 sold that year. Sales dropped in later years as the Japanese yen rose in value against the dollar and made the vehicle more expensive than its competitors.[1]


Second Gen (1998-2005)
Quote:
The second generation Aristo was launched in Japan, codenamed JZS160 for cars with the 2JZ-GE engines and JZS161 for those with the 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo engines. VVT-i was now standard, resulting in a bump in torque. The twin-turbo version was available with electronic four-wheel steering, VDC and an automatic gearbox with a manual sequential mode. No 4WD models were offered.

The GS began production in the JZS160 body style on August 4, 1997 and was launched in 1998. The American market GS 400 was equipped with a UZ-series V8 that produced 300 hp and 310 ft·lbf of torque. Edmunds.com reported a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds for the 3693-pound sedan. The "GS 300" was also offered once again and featured a slightly revised version of the last generation's 3.0L inline 6 now producing 225hp and 225 ft·lbf of torque. The GS 300 was quoted with a 7.6 0-60 time. Both models featured a 5-speed automatic with the GS 400 receiving steering wheel shift buttons. Again, no turbo models were offered outside Japan. The second generation GS offered electroluminiscent Optitron gauges for the first time, and featured quadruple headlights in a fashion similar to the SC coupe.

Lexus promoted the arrival of the second generation GS sedan with the tagline, "Something Wicked This Way Comes," and claimed that the GS 400 was the world's fastest sedan at the time. Compared to its predecessor, the second generation GS sedan was a bigger success, with sales reaching 30,622 vehicles in its first year, increasing in the second, and stabilizing at 28,079 vehicles by 2000.[1] The success of the GS sedan prompted Lexus to keep the vehicle in its lineup for over eight years.


Third Gen (2006-present)
Quote:
The third generation GS was first sold in 2005 as a 2006 model, with the chassis codename GRS190. The model lineup included the GS 300, with a 3.0 L V6 3GR-FSE engine, and the GS 430 with the same 4.3 L V8 used in the previous model. The GS 300 has a direct-injection engine for all markets except for Continental Asia. The 3.0 L engine is also found in the Toyota Mark X as well as the Zero Toyota Crown. A 4WD option was made available in the GS300 only.

A GS 350, using the 3.5L 2GR-FSE engine, replaced the GS 300 for the 2007 model year. Due to a change in SAE testing procedures, the 2007 GS 430 horsepower rating was changed to 290 (with 319 ft-lbs. of torque) , while the V6-powered GS 350 was rated at 303 horsepower (with 274 ft-lbs. of torque). Lexus reports 0-60 times of 5.7 seconds for both vehicles. A 4.6L GS 460 is expected to replace the 4.3L GS 430 by 2008. Production of the 3rd generation began on January 24, 2005.

The equivalent Aristo was not released as Toyota sought to align all world markets, including Japan, using Lexus as their premium brand worldwide.

The third generation GS was the first Lexus model to feature the marque's new L-Finesse design philosophy, characterized by swooping lines, a pulled-back profile, and more muscular styling. The slingshot cabin, which was previewed on the earlier Lexus LF-S concept, saw its first implementation on a production Lexus model with the new GS. The vehicle also premiered the latest generation of Lexus' SmartAccess keyless system--adding a push-button start for the first time. Other unique features included a driver-side hidden panel for infrequently used controls, a standard touchscreen display in the center console, LED lighting in the cabin, and Bluetooth technology.

In 2007, Consumer Reports dropped Lexus from 1st to 5th in their predicted reliability survey. The magazine blamed the GS, which had problems in integrity, body hardware and sound system as the sole reason for the slip.



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[#] Mar 07, 2007 10:05am
Vicious
Orlando
Florida, US
  • El Chupacabra
 should've ran it and found out how MUCH power he was pushing Maybe it was one of those fake FMIC plates and piping mounted under his bumper. Lexus owners can rice out cars too.. hell.. check out this NSX owned by a local car parts shop owner:






The Thread Killah
[#] Mar 07, 2007 10:11am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 ^^hahahaha, nice spinners.


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[#] Mar 07, 2007 10:13am
Orin
Auburn
Alabama, US
^ ugh... the Fast & The Ugly.

[#] Mar 07, 2007 10:15am
aDelcoTc
Oreland
Pennsylvania, US
  • Scion Guru
 so i guess it was a 2jzge turbo. probably automatic tranny too. pretty sure it wasn't a fake turbo setup. but yeah, the GS400s stateside all had the 2jzge, so unless he did an 2jzgte engine swap, i guess he just boosted the ge.

and someone should shoot that nsx owner in the face.

Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Mar 07, 2007 10:48am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 and steal his spinners! hahahahahahahha............loser


Complaining is futile when you supported the victory.
http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Mar 07, 2007 10:54am
exiled622
San Diego
California, US
  • Scion Guru
 how could people do that to their cars... big waste of money

[#] Mar 07, 2007 03:22pm
Mugetsu
Hollywood
Florida, US
  • Scion Guru
 I don't know whats worse the Giga wing and the spinners or the fact that the car is nothing more than a huge advertisement for the shop...

wow that was more intense than that one time I forgot how to sit down...
[#] Mar 07, 2007 03:50pm
Vicious
Orlando
Florida, US
  • El Chupacabra
 his shop sells rims so he's got a different set on his nsx every week.. unfortunately he lacks taste in rims and chooses some pretty damn ugly rims for his car =/ and yea.. it wouldn't be as bad if he didn't put his shop's name on every frickin inch of the car




The Thread Killah
[#] Mar 07, 2007 05:28pm
aDelcoTc
Oreland
Pennsylvania, US
  • Scion Guru
Vicious wrote:
his shop sells rims so he's got a different set on his nsx every week.. unfortunately he lacks taste in rims and chooses some pretty damn ugly rims for his car =/ and yea.. it wouldn't be as bad if he didn't put his shop's name on every frickin inch of the car


is that wing a joke? because if not, he should be out of business for having that taste.

Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Mar 08, 2007 10:43am

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