Any E500 drivers ever race a Lexus GS 350?
07-08-2010, 01:39 PM
#1
Any E500 drivers ever race a Lexus GS 350?
Just curious if any of you E500 guys (gals) have ever run into a GS 350.
Or for that matter, how about an IS 350?
I know the IS is lighter and obviously quicker than the GS, but how quick are these Lexi compared to our 5.0 V8?
Note: I do not condone illegal "street racing".
Or for that matter, how about an IS 350?
I know the IS is lighter and obviously quicker than the GS, but how quick are these Lexi compared to our 5.0 V8?
Note: I do not condone illegal "street racing".
07-08-2010, 01:44 PM
#2
I raced one time with the IS350 and not sure what he done to the motor but the outside is modified (exhaust,body kit etc..). Anyway, we went from around 40 to 100 we are dead even and then we have to stop because of the traffic. The only thing I've done to my car is replaced my stock filters to K&N and thats it.
Specification:
2008 Lexus GS350 Base Sedan Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 11.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2GR-FSE
- Power: 226 kW , 303 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 274 ft lb , 371 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
2008 IS350 Base Sedan Performance Specs
- 3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 94 mm bore, 83 mm stroke, 11.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2GR-FSE
- Power: 228 kW , 306 HP SAE @ 6,400 rpm; 277 ft lb , 376 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Andy
Specification:
2008 Lexus GS350 Base Sedan Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 11.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2GR-FSE
- Power: 226 kW , 303 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 274 ft lb , 371 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
2008 IS350 Base Sedan Performance Specs
- 3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 94 mm bore, 83 mm stroke, 11.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2GR-FSE
- Power: 228 kW , 306 HP SAE @ 6,400 rpm; 277 ft lb , 376 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Andy
Last edited by M-bENZ; 07-08-2010 at 01:48 PM.
07-08-2010, 07:52 PM
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Never invited a Lex to dance, but the other day a brand new Camaro was next to me at the stop light.
Beat him by a horse length and expect his mill was probably a V-6. (310 HP ?)
Probably caught him by surprise as most station wagons are driven to the Whole Foods market by the Birkenstock wifes, not by a guy with a shaved head and a beer belly looking to extract every calorie from the 302 HP at a random red-light...
Probaby could have done better in S mode, rather than C mode.
(Starting out in 1st gear rather than 2nd)
Beat him by a horse length and expect his mill was probably a V-6. (310 HP ?)
Probably caught him by surprise as most station wagons are driven to the Whole Foods market by the Birkenstock wifes, not by a guy with a shaved head and a beer belly looking to extract every calorie from the 302 HP at a random red-light...
Probaby could have done better in S mode, rather than C mode.
(Starting out in 1st gear rather than 2nd)
07-08-2010, 08:00 PM
#5
Just curious if any of you E500 guys (gals) have ever run into a GS 350.
Or for that matter, how about an IS 350?
I know the IS is lighter and obviously quicker than the GS, but how quick are these Lexi compared to our 5.0 V8?
Note: I do not condone illegal "street racing".
Or for that matter, how about an IS 350?
I know the IS is lighter and obviously quicker than the GS, but how quick are these Lexi compared to our 5.0 V8?
Note: I do not condone illegal "street racing".
Now pick up a GS430 or a GS460 and it might be a different story
07-08-2010, 08:07 PM
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09' E350 AMG Sport, 09' C300, 03' Honda S2K
Never invited a Lex to dance, but the other day a brand new Camaro was next to me at the stop light.
Beat him by a horse length and expect his mill was probably a V-6. (310 HP ?)
Probably caught him by surprise as most station wagons are driven to the Whole Foods market by the Birkenstock wifes, not by a guy with a shaved head and a beer belly looking to extract every calorie from the 302 HP at a random red-light...
Probaby could have done better in S mode, rather than C mode.
(Starting out in 1st gear rather than 2nd)
Beat him by a horse length and expect his mill was probably a V-6. (310 HP ?)
Probably caught him by surprise as most station wagons are driven to the Whole Foods market by the Birkenstock wifes, not by a guy with a shaved head and a beer belly looking to extract every calorie from the 302 HP at a random red-light...
Probaby could have done better in S mode, rather than C mode.
(Starting out in 1st gear rather than 2nd)
07-08-2010, 10:49 PM
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Doesnt matter if your in C or S mode, when the gas pedal is floored, it automatic starts in 1st gear.
I thought C was always 2 second gear.
Cheers.
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07-09-2010, 08:32 AM
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Never invited a Lex to dance, but the other day a brand new Camaro was next to me at the stop light.
Beat him by a horse length and expect his mill was probably a V-6. (310 HP ?)
Probably caught him by surprise as most station wagons are driven to the Whole Foods market by the Birkenstock wifes, not by a guy with a shaved head and a beer belly looking to extract every calorie from the 302 HP at a random red-light...
Probaby could have done better in S mode, rather than C mode.
(Starting out in 1st gear rather than 2nd)
Beat him by a horse length and expect his mill was probably a V-6. (310 HP ?)
Probably caught him by surprise as most station wagons are driven to the Whole Foods market by the Birkenstock wifes, not by a guy with a shaved head and a beer belly looking to extract every calorie from the 302 HP at a random red-light...
Probaby could have done better in S mode, rather than C mode.
(Starting out in 1st gear rather than 2nd)
07-09-2010, 01:48 PM
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The one across from Barnes & Noble? That's where I buy my food
We go there occasionally, but it is across town from where we live, long drive.
You live in the area?
Lets meet for a coffe next time and try to run down a Lexus or two on the way..
