2013 Lexus GS 350 pictures

By Amir Iliaifar Published August 26, 2011

The redesigned Lexus GS 350 sedan debuts at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance charity event, it boasts all new technology and a roomier cabin space. The five-passenger, rear-wheel-drive GS 350 is powered by a 306 horsepower DOHC 3.5 literdirect injection V6 mated to a six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters. All wheel drive is also optional.

The GS 350 can now accelerate from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds with a top speed limited electronically to 142 mph. In regards to fuel economy, Lexus did not provide details, however the current GS 350 reaches 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

In addition to a roomier cabin, the trunk space has been improved upon by nearly 25 percent and Lexus has taken it upon themselves to include a wide array of new tech to the GS including a night vision system, heads-up display, blind-spot monitor, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, dynamic radar cruise control and a pre-collision system.

Hybrid and F Sport editions of the GS also set to arrive in early 2012.

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