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2008 LEXUS GS
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2008 LEXUS GS Performance Optional equipment shown. The journey of a GS driver can follow multiple paths: the GS 350, GS 350 AWD and GS 460. While the paths vary slightly, the destination remains the same: pure, unbridled exhilaration. The GS 350 features dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). By continually monitoring and adjusting the engine’s valves, the dual VVT-i system 1 provides optimal power at all times to the driver. The GS 350 is propelled by a direct-injection, 303
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2008 LEXUS GS Performance (Continued) Optional equipment shown. The GS 460 sports an eight-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission, while the GS 350 is equipped with a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission. The additional gears in each of these high-performance sedans provide greater acceleration on demand and virtually seamless shifting. Both feature an Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) that can learn your acceleration habits and adjust the sh
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2008 LEXUS GS Suspension & Handling Optional equipment shown. The journey of a GS driver seldom follows a straight line. Rather, in the mind of this driver—the more curves, the better. Which is precisely why the GS models include a multi-link rear suspension for responsive handling. And why the GS 460 sports a Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) system that automatically varies the rack-and-pinion steering ratio for optimal maneuverability and control. And because every road—straight and curv
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2008 LEXUS GS Control You never know what you’ll find around the next curve, which is why we developed the highly advanced Vehicle 4 Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system in the GS. Using a series of electronic sensors that can anticipate a loss of traction, rather than merely detect a loss of traction once it occurs, the system can apply a combination of individual wheel braking, throttle reduction and steering assistance to help you maintain traction, balance and control. Using
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2008 LEXUS GS Interior Optional equipment shown. Majestic sunrises and sunsets are like nothing else in the world. The brilliant shades of orange and red. The flickering sun on the horizon. The glare. Yes, even meteorological wonders have their problems. Not that the driver of the GS would ever notice, mind you. Because the faces covering the instrument panel gauges in the GS are all part of a larger Electronic Chromatic Device (ECD) system. The system is activated by a sensor in the rear wind
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2008 LEXUS GS Interior Lighting In a car like the GS, the driver’s seat is a destination in itself. Accordingly, it even comes with its own tour guide. Whatever corner of the world you travel to, the mark of a superior tour guide is the innate ability to identify which areas you’ll find of particular interest along your journey. The sequential lighting system inside the GS functions in much the same way. Using a combination of its 18 lamps, the system sequentially illuminates differen
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2008 LEXUS GS DVD Navigation System with Backup Camera Not the type to ask for directions? Have your cell phone do it for you. For those hesitant to swallow their pride and ask for directions, the GS is available 7 with a voice-activated DVD Navigation System ® 10 that, through the use of Bluetooth technology, can interact with your Lexus-compatible cell phone. So, should you not know a commercial location’s address or GPS coordinates to search by, the system can oftentimes search by sim
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® 2008 LEXUS GS Mark Levinson Audio System Optional equipment shown. There are hundreds of reasons to stop and explore the scenery. However, we’ve given you 7.1 reasons to keep driving. This was the motivation ® 11 behind the available Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System in the GS. Utilizing 14 strategically placed speakers and a powerful 11-channel amplifier, this fully discrete 7.1-channel surround sound system was engineered to produce the purest sound available. Where, unlik
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2008 LEXUS GS Safety and Security With the GS, intuitive luxuries abound. Like available windshield wipers that automatically turn on when the system detects rain on the windshield and adjust their wiping speed to accommodate for the rate of rainfall. And tires that are individually equipped with sensors that .12 continually monitor the tire pressure Should there ever be a critical loss in pressure, an indicator light will alert the driver. While liberal doses of exhilaration are doled
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2008 LEXUS GS Safety and Security (Continued) The safety features of the GS can actually help prevent a collision. A system called Vehicle Dynamics Integrated 4 Management (VDIM) can help control loss of traction during a turn. When a series of sensors detects a problem, the system uses a combination of individual-wheel braking, throttle activation and steering assistance to seamlessly correct the situation before 14 a skid actually occurs. A technology called Brake Assist can gauge how
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2008 LEXUS GS Ownership Experience And now your journey is ready to begin. The Lexus ownership experience is a magnificent journey within itself. Measured not in mileage, but in moments. Flashes in time that delight you, inspire you. That in whatever small way, enrich your life. You’ll feel it in the peace of mind you get from our well-earned reputation for unparalleled vehicle quality and dependability. You’ll feel it in the pride of knowing that Lexus puts a high priority on the wise use
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2008 LEXUS GS Options & Accessories* ® Navigation System/Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System Package 7 6 ■ Voice-activated DVD Navigation System with backup camera Mark Levinson 17 14-speaker 330-watt @ less than 0.1% THD, 20-20,000 Hz Premium Surround 11 Sound Audio System with 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer featuring DVD-audio and DVD-video playback Individual Options and Accessories 7 6 ■ Voice-activated DVD Navigation System with b
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2008 LEXUS GS Specifications GS 350 ENGINE Body, dImENSI o NS Type 60° direct injection V6, aluminum block and heads, Type Five-passenger luxury sport sedan certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II) Construction Welded-steel unibody Displacement 3.5 liters (210 cubic inches) Overall Length 190.0 in (4,826 mm) Valvetrain Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with dual Width 71.7 in (1,821 mm) Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) Height 56.1 in (1,425 mm) (R
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2008 LEXUS GS Specifications (Continued) chassis drivetrain Vehicle Dynamics Advanced stability and traction management system designed to Transmission Eight-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Integrated proactively but seamlessly integrate separate vehicle dynamic functions Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) Management to enhance driver control and vehicle performance under a variety Six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled 4 4 of advers
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2008 LEXUS GS Specifications (Continued) SAFETY AND LUXURY SECURITY 15 ■ Driver’s and front passenger’s dual-stage airbag system (SRS) Front seat-mounted side Golden bird’s-eye maple, dark gray bird’s-eye maple or red walnut interior trim 15 ■ 15 ■ ■ ■ airbags (SRS) Front and rear side curtain airbags (SRS) Driver’s and front passenger’s Perforated leather-trimmed interior Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift 15 ■ 15 ■ ■ ■ knee airbags (SRS) Rear-seat mounted side airbags
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2008 LEXUS GS Colors EXTERIOR COLORS SMOKY GRANITE MICA MERCURY METALLIC OBSIDIAN Light Gray or Black Leather Light Gray or Black Leather Cashmere or Black Leather STARFIRE PEARL BLACK SAPPHIRE PEARL Cashmere, Light Gray or Black Leather Cashmere, Light Gray or Black Leather VERDIGRIS MICA GOLDEN ALMOND METALLIC Cashmere Leather Cashmere Leather OPALINE PEARL MATADOR RED MICA Light Gray or Black Leather Cashmere or Black Leather INTERIOR COLORS WOOD TRIM Cashmere Leather with Light Gray Leather
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2008 LEXUS GS Warranty warranty Four-year/50,000-mile Lexus Limited Warranty. Six-year/70,000-mile Powertrain Warranty. Six-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Perforation Warranty. All warranties with zero deductible. See the GS Warranty and Services Guide at your Lexus dealer for details. footnotes & disclaimers 1. Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease. 2. Performance figures
